66 meal prep recipes

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

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.

A thick vegan split pea stew packed with sweet potato, broccoli, Roma tomatoes, and fresh dill. High in fiber and protein with under 1 gram of fat, this plant-powered bowl is weeknight meal prep gold.

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.

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.

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

Curry basmati rice with your choice of vegetables, designed for easy meal prep. Cook the rice, pack with raw veggies, and microwave at work for a hot, healthy lunch in minutes.

Easy kidney bean and corn salad tosses pantry staples with red onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime for a vegan, gluten-free side. Better the longer it sits, perfect for potlucks and meal prep.

Layered baked spaghetti casserole with a homemade tomato gravy, cheddar cheese, and crispy seasoned breadcrumbs. Feeds 10 hungry people and freezes like a charm for easy meal prep.

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.

One-pot vegetable rice loaded with broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes and Parmesan. Ready in 40 minutes, this savory side dish works hot or cold for easy meal prep.

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.

Tofu with rice is a two-ingredient meal-prep staple: cooked rice and smoked tofu tossed together for an easy high-protein vegetarian lunch ready in minutes.

Freezer-ready garden vegetable mix with cabbage, green beans, carrots, celery, corn, and peas blanched and ice-bathed for up to 6 months of easy meal prep.

Stay abed stew is the ultimate lazy day meal. Cubed beef, carrots, potatoes, and tomato soup go into one casserole and bake low and slow for 5 hours. Almost zero prep, maximum comfort.