sunday meal prep on a time crunch
this week's recipe recap + cook along with me on Youtube!
This week’s recap
It's Sunday again and I have another meal prep rundown to share with you all! This week I wanted to focus on keeping prep time short, but not compromising on delicious flavors. Things have been so busy lately and even if I’m short on time I want to have delicious meals ready for me in the fridge! So, I ended up making three new recipes for the week—a breakfast and two main meals (+ a bonus side)—that all came out so good and each took 15 minutes or less of prep time.
I love making recipes that can be quickly thrown together and then set in the fridge to chill, in the oven to roast, or on a skillet to sauté, and that’s what these recipes entail. We're definitely getting the reward of delicious meals with minimal prep time, proving you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to make flavorful and nutritious meals. 😊
The recipes are below for you, and if you want to follow along, I shared a video on Instagram and my latest YouTube video walks through each recipe 👇
Cherry Pie Chia Pudding
You know chia pudding is breakfast staple around here🫡 This cherry-pie chia pudding is a bit of a tongue twister to say, but it is a perfect example of a 5-minute breakfast that lasts you the week, and you can grab it on your way out the door! The dried cherries are the perfect level of sweet, I recommend topping this one with a big spoonful of almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup chia seeds
50 g vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 cups unsweetened nut or oat milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp almond extract
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Zucchini, corn, and basil orzo pasta salad
This zucchini, corn, and basil orzo salad is a must make! It’s the perfect blend of late-summer vegetables and flavors. Using orzo pasta puts a fun twist on a classic pasta salad — I use Jovial’s cassava orzo and love it. The lemon basil vinaigrette is a total winner, and pulls everything together!! I have a feeling this one is going to be a staple for future lunch preps.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz gluten-free orzo, cooked to package instructions (I use Jovial grain-free cassava orzo)
2 medium zucchini
3 ears of corn, or 3 cups of canned corn
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or 3 teaspoons nutritional yeast)
1/3 cup chopped basil leaves
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
1/2 cup pesto of choice
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
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Sheet pan chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and pesto
This one is perfect as we transition to late summer and you may be craving some comfort meals. This sheet pan chicken thighs recipe makes prep and cleanup a breeze, so it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner—and we are getting double protein from the chicken and chickpeas. The star of this meal is the cherry tomatoes, they offer delicious little bursts of flavor! If you’re not a tomato person, you easily could swap for some chopped red bell pepper.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
15 oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup pesto of choice
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If you make one of these recipes this week, make sure to let me know! I hope you all have a lovely week, and be sure to stay tuned over on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to see what I have for y’all this upcoming week!