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Set Your Pace
- If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
- If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
- Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.
Meal Prep Run Down
- Pre-heat the oven to 400F.
- Next, prepare the items that require the oven such as the diced potatoes and bell peppers for breakfast, pine nut crusted tilapia, and the rosemary chicken with the potatoes and artichokes
- Meanwhile, start preparing the items that require the stovetop such as the pan-fried tofu with sauteed spinach and tomato, and the scrambled eggs.
- Then, assemble the items for the watermelon salad and smoothie ingredients.
- When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.
If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.
Assembly Tips
- Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
- Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
- Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
- Breakfast: Serve the smoothie chilled, while the scrambled eggs with bell peppers and potatoes can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the prosciutto chilled and slice the avocado the same day you plan to eat the meal to prevent it from browning too early
- Lunch: The watermelon salad can be served chilled. If prepping in advance, keep the watermelon and balsamic glaze separate from the salad and mozzarella to keep it from getting soggy. The tofu can be reheated in the microwave
- Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
Extra Flavors and Substitutions
- Proscuitto: If you can’t find prosciutto, you can also use bacon or deli ham
- Watermelon: If you don’t want to have too much leftover, you can use canteloupe or honeydew for the recipe, or you can save the extra watermelon for a snack
- Tilapia: You can also substitute this with any white fish such as cod or halibut.
- Chicken: If you prefer a leaner cut of meat, you can use chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins
- Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing
Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used
- Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
- Fruit: Use leftover fruit in smoothies, on top of yogurt, or with your cereal
- Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend