66 meal prep recipes

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.

Cheddar black bean and rice salad with tomato, lime juice, and Italian dressing. A high-fiber vegetarian make-ahead lunch served over lettuce. Easy meal-prep that holds up in the fridge.

Spinach, brown rice and corn tortillas: wilted spinach, hearty brown rice and sweet corn bound with salsa, rolled into warm corn tortillas. A fast, vegan, no-fuss wrap that's great for a light lunch or quick meal prep.

Shredded cabbage, carrots, peppers, and cucumbers marinate overnight in a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. This crunchy health salad gets better as it sits, making it ideal for potlucks and meal prep.

Quick no-cook corn and kidney bean salad tossed with cilantro, onion, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Ready in 10 minutes, this flexible, budget-friendly side is built for potlucks and meal prep.

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.

Curried chicken pasta salad with red grapes, pineapple chunks, and a creamy orange-curry dressing. A sweet-savory cold pasta dish that works for lunch, potlucks, or 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.

Cold red beans and rice salad with cilantro, lime, cumin, and chili powder. Zesty Tex-Mex style make-ahead dish, great for picnics and meal prep.

Mustard-rubbed pork chops baked over sliced apples and onions with honey and caraway seeds. One dish, minimal prep, and the oven does all the heavy lifting for a cozy weeknight meal.

West African peanut soup with chicken broth, peppers, and chunky peanut butter creates a rich, spicy bowl ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Par-cooked balti meat is a Birmingham-curry-house technique: meat simmered with masala paste then frozen for fast curry assembly. A make-ahead British-Indian meal prep base.

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.

Slow cooker bratwurst with apple kraut, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. A German-style crockpot meal with just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep.

Marinated sirloin steak grilled and sliced into pita bread with shredded lettuce and a cool cucumber yogurt sauce. A freezer-friendly meal prep recipe for easy weeknight grilling.

South Indian coconut chutney with chickpeas, green chilies, and a sizzling mustard seed tadka. Serve alongside dosas or idlis, and freeze extra portions for easy meal prep.