30-Minute Meal Prep Ideas for Healthy Weeknight Dinners!
A collection of quick and healthy meal prep ideas that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 1 lb
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Broccoli – 2 cups
- Bell peppers – 2 (any color)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Chop the broccoli and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken breast with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over quinoa.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Meal prep can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg