67 meal prep recipes

Vegetarian lentil-walnut burgers with mushrooms, wheat germ, and dry sherry. Hearty, earthy veggie patties that hold together on a bun and freeze beautifully for meal prep.

Couscous and chickpea salad with julienned ham, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a cumin-turmeric lemon dressing. A colorful 30-minute lunch salad that's equally great for meal prep or potlucks.

This comforting Crockpot Lentil-Kale Soup is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender lentils, vibrant kale, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. With minimal prep, the slow cooker does the work, creating a thick, stew-like soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a healthy weeknight meal. The addition of miso paste and herbs like thyme and bay leaf elevates the flavor, making this a satisfying, plant-based option for the whole family.

Low-fat method for cooking ground beef by boiling and draining. Perfect for tacos, casseroles, and meal prep with significantly reduced grease and calories.

Cumin-rubbed chicken baked with olives and lemon creates an aromatic one-pan dinner with Mediterranean flair perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Grilled marinated sirloin steak with red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. A freezer-to-grill meal prep recipe that marinates as it thaws.

Freezer burritos with mashed black beans, rice, sauteed onions, garlic, and tomato sauce rolled in flour tortillas. A vegetarian make-ahead meal prep staple that freezes beautifully for fast lunches or breakfasts.

Quick Moroccan couscous salad with warm spiced dressing, sweet raisins, and crisp peppers. Ready in 25 minutes for easy weeknight sides or meal prep lunches.

Italian balsamic chicken: grilled chicken breasts marinated in balsamic, olive oil, and herbs, then sliced into strips for salads, wraps, or antipasto boards. Meal-prep friendly protein with big flavor.

Simple tuna pasta salad with white albacore, green peas, red onion, and light mayo. Five ingredients, totally portable, and great for meal prep lunches or easy potluck sides.

Three-bean salad tossed in a blended herb dressing with nutritional yeast and molasses creates a protein-packed vegan side for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep.

Hearty vegetarian salad with nutty wild rice, bulgur wheat, and chickpeas tossed in warm cumin-coriander oil. Make-ahead friendly for meal prep or potluck sides.

Warm couscous with roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, red pepper, and cumin. A vibrant vegan fall dish that's meal-prep friendly and full of earthy, roasted flavor.

Hearty black bean soup with cubed ham, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, and a splash of dry sherry. Simmers in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully for meal prep.

Slow-simmered beef brisket with green chiles and garlic shreds into tender burrito filling perfect for meal prep, taco nights, or feeding a crowd on a budget.

Crunchy baked snack mix with roasted chickpeas, Wheat Chex, dried pineapple, and raisins coated in a honey-Worcestershire-chili glaze. Vegetarian, addictive, and great for meal prep.