Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Once in a while, we all need some easy meal prep recipes. This is useful because we can make some meals ahead of time for example on the weekend. These best meal recipes are great for everyone who has a busy schedule during the week. 

These easy meal prep recipes can be a lifesaver. The beauty about these recipes is that they are quite easy to learn and you don’t have to spend a lot of time and energy following them.

You know that moment when you have just gotten back from work and you have no energy to cook? Yeah right, these recipes will come in handy because you can just throw the meal in your microwave oven and enjoy. 

 

Big Mac Salad Jars

Ingredients for best meal prep recipes

• 500 grams of ground beef
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 diced onion, 
• ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
• 2 diced small tomatoes, 
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce,

Big Mac sauce

• ½ cup light mayo
• 2 tablespoons of ketchup
• 1 tablespoon of relish

Steps to follow

First of all, in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef with salt until the fat has been absorbed and the meat is thoroughly cooked for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the Big Mac sauce. Pour the sauce into four mason jars. Ground beef goes on top, followed by onions, pickles, tomatoes, cheese, and lettuce.

Refrigerate for up to 5 days before serving by emptying into a large mixing bowl.

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients for the best meal prep recipes

• 3 cups of oats
• 1 teaspoon each of baking powder and vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup of sugar
• ½ cup of applesauce
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter
• cooking spray
• maple syrup and berries for serving

 

Steps to follow

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a little cooking spray on the muffin molds.

In a large mixing basin, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, applesauce, milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.

Stir until everything is completely combined.

Fill the muffin tin halfway with the oatmeal mixture.

Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Wait for about 6 minutes for the muffins to cool before you remove them from the mold and onto the rack to cool. 

 

Serve with maple syrup and fruit on the side, if preferred.

 

Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

Ingredients for the best meal prep recipes

Honey Sesame Sauce:

• ¼ cup each of chicken stock, light soy sauce, and honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Chicken Lunch Bowls:

• 2 cups of cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 3 cups each of chopped broccoli and snap peas 
• 2 large chicken breasts cut into cubes
• salt & pepper
• sesame seeds

Steps to follow

Set aside after combining all of the ingredients for the honey sesame sauce in a shaker.

Cook the rice as directed on the packet. Divide the mixture into four storage containers. Then heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. 

Broccoli and snap peas should be added at this point. Cook for 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are brilliant green and soft. Fill the storage containers with rice.

1 tablespoon olive oil is left in the pan. In the same pan, add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper, as well as red pepper flakes if preferred (if desired). Cook for 8 minutes, or until well done.

Stir in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, or until it has thickened.

 

Drizzle the sauce over the chicken in the lunch containers. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Refrigerate for up to four days. To serve, reheat the dish.

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Also, if you have enjoyed these recipes, check out our meal prep breakfast ideas.