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Have you ever felt too busy to cook and ended up grabbing fast food or snacks instead? Meal prepping can help! By planning and preparing meals ahead of time, you can save time during the week while making sure you have healthy, delicious food ready to go.

Meal prepping isn’t just about convenience—it also helps you make better food choices, reduce food waste, and even save money. Whether you’re packing lunches for work or preparing dinner for the week, having meals ready can make eating well easier and less stressful. Check out these easy and delicious meal prep meals for inspiration to get started!

Harissa Chicken, Barley, & Roasted Veggies

Harissa Chicken, Barley & Roasted Veggies in a serving tray on a table
40 minutes
Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Nut Free, Egg Free
  • 1/2 cup Pearl Barley (uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp Harissa (divided)
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 8 ozs Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, sliced)
  • 1 Zucchini (medium, chopped)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 1 cup Red Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsps Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Cook the barley according to the package directions. Drain excess water and season with 1/3 of the harissa. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Meanwhile, toss the chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion with the remaining harissa, oil, salt, and pepper and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Spread evenly and cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

4

Add the cooked barley, roasted vegetables, chicken, parsley, and lemon juice to a serving dish and toss to coat. Divide evenly between plates and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Curried Red Lentil Soup

slow cooker curried red lentil soup in a bowl on a table
6 hours 20 minutes
Dairy Free, Grain Free, Egg Free
  • 2 Carrot (large, thinly chopped)
  • 3 Garlic (clove, minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups Dry Red Lentils (rinsed)
  • 5 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsps Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsps Curry Powder
  • 2 tsps Ginger (fresh, minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups Baby Kale
  • 1/2 cup Canned Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice (optional)
1

Add the carrot, garlic, lentils, broth, tomato paste, curry powder, and ginger to a slow cooker and stir to combine.

2

Cover and cook on low for six hours or on high for four hours.

3

Stir in the kale, coconut milk, and lime juice. Let it stand for five minutes, or until the kale has wilted. Divide evenly into bowls and enjoy!

One Pan Miso Chicken & Quinoa

Miso chicken & quinoa in pan on table
45 minutes
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free
  • 1 1/2 tsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 10 ozs Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa (dry, rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium
  • 2 tbsps Walnuts (chopped)
  • 2 tbsps Parsley (chopped)
1

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the pan for about six to eight minutes flipping once. The chicken won’t be cooked through at this point. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

2

Add the quinoa and miso paste to the same pan, stir, and cook for about a minute. Add the broth and stir well.

3

Place the chicken back into the pan and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the chicken has cooked through.

4

Slice the chicken, then divide the quinoa and chicken evenly between plates. Garnish with walnuts and parsley, and enjoy!

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