Description
This healthy high-protein meal prep includes meatballs, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious weekly plan.
Ingredients
- Ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- Eggs
- Quinoa or brown rice
- Chickpeas or black beans
- Spinach or mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Herbs and spices (garlic, onion powder, paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground meat with spices and form into meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble your salads by layering greens, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas or black beans in separate containers.
- Divide the cooked quinoa or rice and meatballs among the containers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before sealing.
- Store in the refrigerator for a convenient meal prep option throughout the week.
Notes
Store meal prep in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to five days; can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meal prep, high-protein, quick meals, healthy recipes, nutritious options