Description
A nutritious high protein meal prep for the week to keep you energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup black beans (canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam broccoli for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix black beans and chopped bell peppers.
- Once chicken is cooked, slice it and prepare to assemble meal prep containers.
- Divide quinoa, broccoli, black bean mix, and chicken into containers.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat before serving.
- Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein meal prep for the week