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High Protein Easy Lunch Meal Prep

A nutritious and easy-to-make meal prep option packed with protein, perfect for busy weekdays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Protein Sources
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Quinoa uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a large pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken breast and season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chicken, black beans, and sautéed vegetables. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Meal Prep
  1. Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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