We all start the week off by setting healthy intentions, be it for work, our health, or lifestyle. But as we approach the midweek blues, we tend to become paralyzed by the stress of life. And fighting the ‘drive-thru’ urges can become especially difficult when that happens. Meal prepping is a great way to avoid the everyday stresses of having to prepare a meal for you and your family. When you have quite a busy routine, you would rather just order take-out for the third time in a week. But who does that hurt? You and your pocket. Meal prepping is also a great way to avoid eating fast foods and junk foods that can take a toll on your health if consumed frequently.
Meal prepping isn’t just for vegans and people that don’t like to cook. Although, one of its plus points is that you’ve got very few excuses not to jump on the bandwagon. Here are a few recipes that help you meal prep. Note that these are savory, traditional recipes that you and your family will love.
Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad
Note that by switching the ingredients up a little, you can easily make a Creamy Vegan Mexican Pasta Salad.
The pasta salad is a delicious ‘throw it in a bowl and calls it a dinner’ recipe. The ingredients are all delicious without being over-indulgent. You might be wondering how pasta, that is, carbs are considered healthy but hear me out. Pasta is brain food which means that it is an essential part of your diet. You do need to eat carbohydrates, although mindfully. And by balancing out your diet, you’d be sure to live a healthy life.
This recipe consists of whole wheat gluten-free pasta, Tofu( or bacon, or grilled chicken as you prefer also prepped in batches), Raw cashews seasoned with some olive oil and sea salt, black beans and diced bell pepper prepped. You will also need some chili powder, paprika, and cilantro for garnish.
In the spice department, I would suggest that you’re sense of taste is the best guide. You can add or garnish on top anything that appeals to your taste buds.
Coconut Quinoa Bowls
The Coconut Quinoa Bowls are proof that vegetables can be delicious. All you need is quinoa mixed with water and maple syrup and then add some fried vegetables for nutrition. You could add sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach, bell peppers, and some cauliflower. The Thai Quinoa recipe can then be topped off with a delicious salad sauce mix called the Thai Slaw. It is a mix of purple cabbage, edamame, red pepper, carrot, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce with some ginger, and salt. Lastly, adding some delicious Thai homemade peanut sauce, a sweet and sour mix of maple syrup, and some soya sauce.
Egg Fried Rice
The best meal prep recipe that you can incorporate in your daily routine is the Egg Fried Rice. The ingredients are very simple, its boiled white rice, vegetables such as capsicum, carrots, and after that, add a fried egg to go. You can add some soya sauce and vinegar to taste, and dinner or lunch is ready. This recipe is delicious and customizable which is why it is so popular. If you don’t like capsicum, you can swap it for another vegetable of your choice. You can use leftover vegetables from a salad and add that into the mix. It s a great recipe for children and adults alike, and it takes little to no time to prepare.
Leave a Reply