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Meal Prep for the Week for Beginners

A simple and nutritious meal prep plan perfect for beginners, featuring balanced meals that can be easily stored and reheated throughout the week.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Boneless, skinless
  • 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
Grains
  • 2 cups Brown rice Uncooked
  • 1 cup Quinoa Uncooked
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced
Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For roasting
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

Method
 

Cook the Grains
  1. Rinse the brown rice and quinoa under cold water. In a large pot, combine 2 cups of brown rice with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. In another pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Roast the Vegetables
  1. Toss the chopped broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until tender.
Assemble the Meals
  1. Once everything is cooked, divide the brown rice, quinoa, chicken, and roasted vegetables into food storage containers. Allow to cool before sealing and refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This meal prep can be customized with different proteins and vegetables based on personal preference.

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