When Sunday evening arrives, we often dread the thought of Monday morning – especially when we have to think about what to make for lunch and dinner throughout the week. To make your life easier, we have chosen 5 easy recipes that you can prep on Sunday evening to last the working week, saving you time and money.
5 Meal Prep Ideas to Make Your Week Easier
Chicken Stir Fry
Stir fry is a quick and easy meal prep option which can be tailored to your desired spice level. All you need to whip up this chicken stir fry is egg noodles, stir fry vegetables, chicken and a few store cupboard ingredients to whip up this healthy homemade sauce. For extra flavour add some chilli, garlic and ginger. This versatile dish makes a great option for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Nothing says meal prep Sundays like a 5-minute recipe. If you’ve had a busy Sunday and just want to chill on the sofa in the evening, then this is the perfect option. Boil off some penne pasta while you cook onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, red peppers and tomato puree in a pan. Let this simmer then add in cream cheese along with parmesan until it melts to a creamy consistency. Stir in fresh spinach and you’re good to go for the week! The cream cheese makes this dish feel deliciously decadent while still low in calories.
Honey Sesame Chicken Bowls
Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring, especially with this sweet and sticky recipe which is simple to prepare and last all week. These lunch time bowls are packed with protein, carbs and veggies as they consist of honey sesame chicken, vegetables and rice, which can all be swapped to suit your taste buds.
One Pot Chicken Curry
One pot recipes are a yes from us, as it means less dishes to do on a Sunday evening! Chicken curry is a quick and easy favourite and if you decide to make a big pot, it can be even frozen if you don’t want to eat it 5 days in a row. This one pot curry only requires a few simple ingredients and it will give you something warming to look forward to when you get home. This recipe can also be modified for a vegan option, simply replace chicken with vegetables and serve with rice or nan bread.
Spaghetti Turkey Meatballs
A twist on traditional meatballs, swap beef mince for turkey, a lower fat option that still has loads of flavour. Add the turkey mince, grated apple, thyme, sautéed onions, salt and freshly ground black pepper to soaked breadcrumbs and mix together, then using floured hands, form the mixture into small balls. Served in a tomato sauce along with spaghetti, you can follow each step of the spaghetti turkey meatballs here.
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