When I’m done for the day, the very last thing I want to do is have to figure out what I’m going to have for dinner—and then, you know, actually make it. I’m always happier and generally less grumpy when dinner is sorted before dinnertime, which means that meal prep (or whatever loose interpretation I subscribe to that week) can be the difference between a well-balanced dinner I look forward to eating and… sitting on the couch with a bowl of popcorn (which isn’t always a bad thing).
If you’re in the same situation—namely, you desperately want to know what dinner will be before dinner actually has to happen—then you’ll want to take a look at these 23 healthy (or, at least, healthy-ish) dinners we rounded up that you can meal prep to make dinnertime go more smoothly for all involved.
1. Black Bean Coconut Stew

Source: Sweet Potato Soul
2. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
3. Mushroom Spinach Bacon Egg Cups

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
4. Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Bowls

Source: Budget Bytes
5. Jamaican Beef Patties

Source: Whisk It Real Gud
6. Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

Source: The Defined Dish
7. Korean Chicken Bowls

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
8. Farro Salad with Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing

Source: Platings and Pairings
9. Onion, Spinach, Tomato, and Parmesan Quiche

Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
10. Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad

Source: Pinch of Yum
11. Zucchini Enchiladas

Source: Isabel Eats
12. Curry Honey Mustard Chicken and Vegetables

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
13. Carnitas Burrito Bowl

Source: Downshiftology
14. Mini BBQ Meatloaves

Source: The Defined Dish
15. Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Source: Sweet Potato Soul
16. Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Source: Budget Bytes
17. Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage and Tahini Sauce

Source: Platings and Pairings
18. Mason Jar Quinoa Salad with Green Thai-Style Dressing

Source: Top with Cinnamon
19. Pizza-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Source: Downshiftology
20. Lentil Greek Salad with Dill Sauce

Source: Pinch of Yum
21. Loaded Grilled Steak Salad

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
22. Breakfast Stuffed Peppers

Source: Isabel Eats
23. Farro with Dukkah, Things from the Garden, and Grilled Lemon

Source: My Name is Yeh