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lunch meal prep for the week

Lunch Meal Prep for the Week: 5 Quick & Healthy Tips


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and nutritious lunch meal prep for the week to save time and eat healthy.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of quinoa
  • 1 can of black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup of corn
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper.
  3. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Divide the mixture into meal prep containers.
  5. Top each container with sliced avocado.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave before serving.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Boiling and mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 container
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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