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How do you meal prep?
When you meal prep, do you do proteins and sides? I usually meal prep at least one protein (diced up chicken with a light potato starch, coating, and some sesame oil – versatile for different recipes) and sweet potatoes and/or salad prep.
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I’m actually pretty lazy because standing still hurts, but whatever I do make, I make extra and freeze it in portions. When I have leftover chicken and veggies, I usually put them all into a soup, and then freeze that too.
Basic recipe is chicken stock, diced tomatoes, chilies, roasted red peppers, beans, and then whatever else I have to use up as far as veggies and meats. It’s different every time.
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😍 Yeah, standing is hard for me too, so I do the quick and easy whenever I can.
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I have been trying to be really on top of meal prepping for lunches. I teach young children all day so I need ENERGY mid day. I used to eat the fish sticks, chicken nuggets, and whatever else the cafeteria was serving that day. But I realized that an hour later I was hungry. So of course I ate the animal crackers and cookies that they had for snack. But I realized now that I started really anticipating what my body will need, that meal prepping my lunches changes my whole day. It sets me up for a better day, week, and honestly- lifestyle.
On Sunday morning I go grocery shopping, and then Sunday afternoon I cook for the week. I throw whatever veggies I feel like that week onto 2 baking sheets. This week was string beans, chick peas, broccoli, sweet potato, and fresh baby corn. The sweet potato is also a starchy veggie which is awesome for my body. The chickpeas add some lovely protein. I put some olive oil and spices all over them and cook at 400 degrees till they look ready.
Then I’ll make 2 proteins (this week was lentil patties and chicken) and split them up over 4 days. When everything is ready I put them into 4-5 glass containers and stick them in my fridge to take to work every day. It’s really been such a game changer and I don’t feel like I need the lunch from school.
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Love this! Do you meal prep dinners too?
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Not usually. But I feel like I end up having sourdough toast with spinach and eggs a lot these days!
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That sounds good!
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do you make your own sourdough from starter? I haven’t done that yet and I’m afraid 😂
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I’m impressed!
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At baseline, I have no patience or desire to cook (though I know how). I have terrible decision fatigue after work, so I need to have a plan and stick to it. I tend to get Hello Fresh or Home Chef boxes – 2 meals of 4 servings each- and then cook them all up on Sunday for the week. It helps a ton with the impulse “I’m too exhausted to cook” fast food buys and it feels good to just nuke something that is also healthy and tasty.
Another favorite way of dealing is to have steam-able frozen veggies on hand, and throw a bag into whatever I might be making. We discovered the other day we like the lightly sauced california blend with a pound of plain broccoli florets mixed all together as a side to a protein and starch. Love that for me- so easy!
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