Budget-Friendly Meal Prep Ideas: Save Time & Money!
Discover budget-friendly meal prep ideas that help you save time and money while enjoying delicious and nutritious meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- Rice – 2 cups
- Chicken breast – 1 lb
- Broccoli – 2 cups
- Carrots – 2 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, steam the broccoli and carrots until tender.
- Once everything is cooked, divide the rice, chicken, and vegetables into meal prep containers.
- Let the containers cool before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Meal prep can last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Consider adding different spices for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg