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mason jar meal prep

Mason Jar Meal Prep: 7 Reasons to Elevate Your Dinners


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mason jar meal prep helps you prepare healthy meals in advance using jars for storage.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff quinoa with a fork.
  6. In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables, chickpeas, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Layer the quinoa and vegetable mixture in mason jars.
  8. Seal jars and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Use different types of beans for variety.
  • Meal prep on weekends for easy lunches.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: mason jar meal prep, healthy meal prep, quinoa salad