5 Meal Prep Hacks to Streamline Your Busy Week!

Meal prep can be a lifesaver for busy moms, helping to streamline the cooking process and ensure that nutritious meals are ready to enjoy throughout the week. Here are 5 meal prep hacks to streamline your busy week, and they can be customized to suit your family's tastes:

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place chicken breasts or thighs on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Surround the chicken with chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.

Drizzle everything with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs or spices.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Divide into meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator for easy lunches or dinners.

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

Meanwhile, roast your favorite vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and asparagus in the oven until tender.

Toss the cooked quinoa with the roasted vegetables, fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley), and a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Divide into individual containers for a nutritious and filling lunch option.

Slow Cooker Chili:

Brown ground turkey or beef in a skillet with diced onions and garlic.

Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a slow cooker and add canned beans (such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans), diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and your favorite chili seasonings (such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano).

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and Greek yogurt, and portion out leftovers for easy reheating throughout the week.

Mason Jar Salads:

Layer your favorite salad ingredients in mason jars, starting with dressing at the bottom and adding heartier ingredients like grains, proteins (such as grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas), and vegetables on top.

Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

When ready to eat, simply shake the jar to distribute the dressing and enjoy a fresh and portable salad.

Stir-Fry with Brown Rice:

Cook brown rice according to package instructions and let it cool.

Meanwhile, stir-fry your choice of protein (such as sliced chicken breast, tofu, or shrimp) with vegetables (such as bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and broccoli) in a skillet with a little oil and your favorite stir-fry sauce.

Once cooked, divide the stir-fry and brown rice into meal prep containers for easy lunches or dinners.

These meal prep recipes can be adapted based on your family's dietary preferences and any ingredients you have on hand. Feel free to mix and match ingredients, adjust seasonings, and get creative with flavor combinations to keep things interesting throughout the week!

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