Description
A simple meal prep guide for beginners focusing on high protein recipes.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 2 pounds
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Black beans – 1 can
- Broccoli – 2 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder) – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breast with olive oil and spices.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli until tender.
- Rinse and drain black beans.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken.
- Divide chicken, quinoa, broccoli, and black beans into meal prep containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on your preference.
- Use leftovers for quick meals.
- Adjust serving sizes based on your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meal prep for the week for beginners high protein