It happens every few weeks without fail: I look up from my laptop as the clock strikes 5:30 p.m. and have a sudden realization. 1.) I have to make something for dinner, and 2.) I have absolutely no clue what that dinner is going to be. And I know I’m not alone in this all-too-regular dilemma, but I can’t help but feel like it says something about my adulting abilities (or lack thereof). During these occasions, what I really need are some easy meal prep recipes I can prep ahead of time and just pull out of the fridge at dinnertime. Otherwise, I steadily get hangrier as I search my refrigerator and kitchen cabinets, hoping that I won’t have to resort to my trusty takeout go-to. Sure, meal prep requires a bit of time upfront, but it’s all worth it to dodge those vicious delivery fees.
When it comes to meal prep, I’m looking for something quick, easy, and with maximum flavor—without maximum time spent at the stove. If that sounds like something you need as well, look no further than these 30 easy meal prep recipes. Delicious without being super time-consuming? Check and check. Skip weeknight cooking altogether with these easy meal prep ideas that’ll last you all week.
1. Chipotle Brown Rice Bowls
2. Italian Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
3. Ranch Chicken Meal Prep
4. One Pan Tomato Basil Baked Orzo
5. Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Salmon and Broccolini
6. Meal Prep Butter Chicken with Rice and Garlic Naan
7. Sesame Noodle Bowls
8. Vegan Burritos
9. Baked Chicken Caesar Burgers
10. Curried Chickpea Cauliflower Bake
11. Spicy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
12. Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
13. Smashed White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
14. Air Fryer Tofu with Honey Garlic Sauce
15. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
16. Sweet Potato Black-Eyed Pea Curry
17. Slow Cooker Garlic Cuban-Inspired Pork
18. Meal Prep Thai Basil Chicken
19. Vegetable Soup
20. Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
21. Instant Pot Protein Mac and Cheese
22. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
23. Whole30 Breakfast Casserole
24. Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bowls
25. Slow Cooker Chipotle Honey Chicken Taco Salad
26. Kale Steak Power Salad
27. Crispy Chickpea Salad Kit with Butter Fried Croutons
28. Lentil Coconut Curry
29. Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
30. Winter Kale Salad
