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A vibrant array of healthy summer meal prep recipes arranged in individual containers.

Best way to grow with 15 healthy summer meal prep recipes

Prepare for a healthy summer with these 15 delicious and easy meal prep recipes, designed to keep you feeling great and save you time in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 5 oz mixed greens
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Grill or baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meal prep containers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs, then grill or bake until cooked through. After cooling, shred or dice the chicken.
  3. Chop all vegetables including cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
  4. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Divide cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, and mixed greens evenly among meal prep containers.
  2. Add chopped vegetables, avocado, corn, and black beans to each container.
  3. Drizzle with the prepared dressing just before serving or store it in separate small containers.

Notes

These recipes are highly customizable. Feel free to swap proteins or vegetables based on your preferences and what's in season. Store meal prep containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for optimal freshness.