Meal prepping is a game-changer for busy professionals, parents, and health and fitness advocates. It not only saves time during the week but also ensures that you have healthy, homemade meals ready to go. Glass containers, like those from Home Fleek, are the perfect solution for storing your meals. They're airtight, microwave, oven, and freezer safe, making them incredibly versatile. This guide will walk you through a week's worth of recipes that are perfect for meal prepping and storing in Home Fleek's airtight glass containers.
Day 1: Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Your choice of dressing
Instructions:
- Cook the quinoa in water as per the package instructions and let it cool.
- Roast the chopped vegetables in the oven at 200°C with olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender.
- Mix the quinoa and vegetables, add your choice of dressing, and store in the round glass food containers.
Day 2: Chicken Caesar Wrap
Ingredients:
- Grilled chicken breast, sliced
- Caesar salad mix
- Tortillas
- Caesar dressing
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Lay out the tortillas and spread Caesar dressing over them.
- Add the Caesar salad mix, grilled chicken slices, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Wrap tightly, cut in half, and store in the set of 6 green glass containers.
Day 3: Teriyaki Salmon with Broccoli
Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets
- Teriyaki sauce
- Broccoli florets
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Marinate the salmon in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the salmon at 180°C until cooked through, and steam the broccoli.
- Serve the salmon with broccoli on the side, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and store in the round glass food containers.
Day 4: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- Sliced beef
- Broccoli florets
- Soy sauce, ginger, garlic
- Brown sugar
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the beef until it starts to brown.
- Add the broccoli, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Cook until the broccoli is tender.
- Store in the set of 4 green glass containers.
Day 5: Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Ingredients:
- Canned chickpeas, drained
- Spinach leaves
- Coconut milk
- Curry powder
- Onion, garlic
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add curry powder and cook for another minute.
- Add chickpeas and coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted and store in the set of 3 blue glass containers.
Day 6: Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
- Ziti pasta
- Marinara sauce
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta al dente, mix with marinara sauce and ricotta cheese.
- Place in a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake until bubbly, let cool, and store in the set of 6 green glass containers.
Day 7: Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients:
- Scrambled eggs
- Cooked bacon or sausage
- Shredded cheese
- Diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers
- Tortillas
Instructions:
- Lay out the tortillas, and evenly distribute the eggs, meat, cheese, and veggies among them.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly, cut in half, and store in the round glass food containers.
Conclusion
With these recipes and Home Fleek's airtight glass containers, meal prepping for the week is both easy and efficient. Not only do these containers keep your food fresh, but they also support a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle by reducing the need for disposable packaging. Get your set today and start enjoying hassle-free, delicious meals all week long.
