The mere mention of the word “dinner” can be uninspiring for some people. It often feels like a chore to have to cook something after a long day at work. But what if we told you that there are ways to make healthy and delicious dinners that don’t feel like a slog? In this blog post, we’ll share four healthy meal prep ideas that will get you excited about dinner time. From Voodoo Chicken Bowls to Chicken Tacos, there’s something for everyone in this roundup. Let’s ditch the recipes altogether and start cooking!
My Go-To Method For Healthy Meal Prep
When it comes to creating a healthy and easy dinner, I like to meal prep so that I don’t even need a recipe! (Well, maybe like one recipe). Let’s talk about what is in a healthy meal. You want your meal to include protein, veggies, and healthy fat. It is easy to build delicious healthy meals using these building blocks. First, let’s start by understanding my go-to method for healthy meal prep.
Step 1: Cook your protein
Step 2: Roast your veggies
Step 3: Wash your greens
Step 4: Pick your sauce
Step 5: Put it together and ENJOY!
Ingredients Of A Healthy Meal
PROTEIN: Use a protein that you can cook once but reuse in multiple meals. We cook chicken thighs in an instant pot using this recipe.
VEGETABLES: Use vegetables that you know your family will eat. It will help eliminate food waste. My family favorites are roasted cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and charred cabbage. We pre-chop everything but don’t cook them until we are going to eat them. I always roast enough for leftovers.
GREENS: My kids don’t like cooked greens, so we often do a mixed green salad as a base for our food.
SAUCE: Get your healthy fat by using healthy sauces or avocado! Our favorite go-to is the Voodoo sauce from Lively Sauces. We love using Lively Sauces because it is full of vegetables, and the kids don’t realize it. Another brand we like to use is Primal Kitchen sauces.
PRO TIP: Purchase organic pre-chopped veggies and bagged organic salad mixes. It will save you so much time in the kitchen!
Healthy Meal Prep Made Easy: Delicious Dinners
Meal #1 – Voodoo Chicken Bowl
- First, take a bowl and put mixed greens or romaine lettuce on the bottom.
- Next, put some roasted veggies on top of the greens.
- Then add the instant pot chicken thighs.
- Top with Lively Sauces Voodoo Sauce or something similar.
There you have it! You made dinner with only having to cook once!
Meal #2 – Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Food for Life Organic Sprouted Grain Tortillas 8 Inch
- Take some leftover instant pot chicken thighs. Toss them in some Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce.
Lay the tortilla on a cutting board and then fill it with leftover roasted veggies (sweet potatoes go well); add mixed greens or romaine lettuce; add the chicken and roll it up. BOOM! It is a great and easy dinner for moms on the go. You can make these and pack them up and take them to the ballpark or practice field. You didn’t even have to turn on a stove or oven with this one.
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Meal #3 – Chicken Tacos
- Food for Life Organic Sprouted Grain Tortillas
- Leftover Instant pot chicken
- Primal Kitchen Cilantro & Lime dressing
- Wholly Guacamole or Wholly Avocado disc (find from Costco)
- Mixed greens, arugula, or romaine
- lime (optional)
- black beans (optional)
Do I even need to explain how to make tacos? Lol. Tacos are a favorite meal in our house. We take the leftover instant pot chicken and warm it up in the microwave. Put chicken in a bowl and mix it with the Primal Kitchen cilantro and lime dressing or the Rowdy Sauce from Lively Sauces. Spread the guac or avocado mash on the tortilla. Then place the romaine lettuce and the chicken. Put a little more cilantro and lime dressing. Squeeze some lime on it. You did it again, another yummy meal that your family will love!
Meal #4 -Make your own Noodle Bowl
Start with Healthy Noodles from Costco {Low Carbs from Kibun Foods!}. I drain them and then run them over warm water. (Plus, you don’t have to cook these noodles)
Put the noodles in the bottom of the bowl. Then add to the bowl the Instant Pot chicken (cold or warm), shredded carrots, shredded cabbage (Buy some coleslaw salad mix), leftover roasted broccoli, and any other veggies you want. Then pour some Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette over the top and toss it together.
We cooked once but were able to build four healthy meals!
Recap: Now Your Taste Buds Are Tingling
So, what are you waiting for? Start cooking! These recipes are sure to get your taste buds tingling and your stomach growling. Remember, don’t overthink things when it comes to healthy meal prep and making dinner. Focus on the building blocks: protein, veggies, and healthy fat. And if you’re looking for more healthy meals, be sure to download my free guide: Healthy Meals For Moms On-The-Go. We hope you enjoy these delicious and nutritious recipes!
