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Healthy Lunch Recipes For Work: Meal Prep Bowls

Easy Everyday | 01.08.20

30+ BEST Easy Meal Prep Recipes

Have a busy week ahead and want to stay on track with healthy eating? Here are 30+ of the BEST Easy Meal Prep Recipes to make this week!

6 meal prep containers with chicken, corn, beans, rice, tomatoes, and kale.

When it comes to eating healthy, being prepared and planning ahead is everything! Meal prep is an essential part of this and can be a lifesaver for those extra busy weeks. The recipes we’re sharing today are easy to make, include simple ingredients, and are perfect for storing in the refrigerator all week long! Choose 3-5 of your favorites for this week and save this post to come back to every week. You’ll love how quick, easy, and delicious these recipes are to make and store!

Need a little extra help with meal prep and healthy eating? We’ve done the “thinking” for you in A Month Of Healthy Eats For The Busy Girl! Grocery lists, meal plans, workouts, and tips for eating out. You’ll love how delicious the food is and how easy it is to follow!

Tips for healthy meal prep

  • Cook everything in advance
  • Add certain fresh ingredients when you’re ready to eat, such as lettuce, avocado, and cheese
  • Use meal prep containers
  • Plan your meal prepping ahead of time
  • Prep everything before your busy week begins

Keeping your meal prep recipes fresh

To keep meal prep recipes fresh, be sure to use airtight containers like these! It’s also helpful if they are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and can stack well in the refrigerator. These containers are the best for meal prep!

The best healthy meal prep recipes

1. Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Southwest chicken burrito bowl with lime and a dressing in a bowl with a fork.

Gluten-free and only take about 30 minutes to put together. These Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls are great for lunch on the go or for a quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights!

2. Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls

Low-carb Mexican cauliflower rice, shredded chicken, spinach, and avocado in a meal prep container.

Looking for a quick and easy lunch idea? These Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls are perfect for taking with you on-the-go! Low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free, and delicious.

3. Paleo Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Bowls

Spaghetti squash topped with paleo turkey meatballs in meal prep containers.

Delicious, savory, and perfect for lunch or dinner on-the-go. These Paleo Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Bowls are filling and comforting!

4. Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls

Steak, red potatoes, and broccoli in a meal prep container.

Make these Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls in advance and have easy, ready-to-heat meals for the week. Worry-free healthy eating WIN! 

5. Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with fried plantain and broccoli.

Need a new twist on your typical chicken and veggies recipe? These Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are SO GOOD.

6. Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas (Freezer Meal)

Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas freezer meal recipe in a meal prep container.

Savory, hearty, cheesy, Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas that can also be meal prepped and turned into a freezer meal!

7. Low Carb Turkey Swedish Meatballs (Freezer Meal)

Low Carb Turkey Swedish Meatballs (Freezer Meal) by Jar Of Lemons!

Savory Low Carb Turkey Swedish Meatballs in a creamy, delicious sauce that are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or freezer meal. So yummy!

8. Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies (Freezer Meal)

There's nothing like a good, easy sheet pan dinner recipe. Especially when it's this Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies recipe, which can also be made into a freezer meal! (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

There’s nothing like a good, easy sheet pan dinner recipe. Especially when it’s this Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies recipe, which can also be made into a freezer meal! (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

9. Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Potatoes W/ Apples (Freezer Meal)

Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Potatoes W/ Apples (Freezer Meal)

This savory Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Potatoes recipe is topped with sweet apples, easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or freezer meal!

10. 30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes Recipe (Freezer Meal)

30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes Recipe (Freezer Meal)! Gluten free, easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

This 30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes recipe is incredibly easy to make, loaded with veggies, gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or freezer meal!

11. Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Freezer Meal)

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Freezer Meal)! Gluten free and easy to make!

This Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is creamy, savory, comforting, and SO easy to make for dinner tonight. It’s also perfect to make in bulk and freeze for later! (Gluten-Free)

12. Basil Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Chicken breasts baked with red sauce on a sheet pan with asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, and basil.

Basil Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner that’s savory and delicious. Made with organic chicken, roasted asparagus, baby potatoes, and topped with a tomato basil sauce that makes for the perfect meal prep recipe!

13. Central American Salad In A Jar

Central American Salad in two jars with a white background.

Sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy. This Central American Salad In A Jar is perfect for prepping in advance and taking on-the-go!

14. 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad

Kale topped with cucumber, red peppers, zucchini, farro, and an olive oil lemon dressing.

This 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad is loaded with nutrition and bold, savory flavors. Store it in an airtight container and it’s the perfect meal prep salad!

15. Simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad

Spinach with broccoli, avocado, asparagus, and chickpeas topped with a creamy dressing.

Fresh greens, wholesome broccoli, asparagus, avocado, and seasoned chickpeas topped with a spoonful of yogurt dressing. This healthy and simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad is an easy-to-make meal prep recipe in 10 minutes or less!

16. Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe loaded with spicy greens, creamy avocado, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, corn, delicious grilled chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles.

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe loaded with spicy greens, creamy avocado, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, corn, delicious grilled chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles.

17. Easy Healthy Taco Salad w/ Ground Turkey

Easy Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Turkey in a grey bowl.

This Easy Healthy Taco Salad w/ Ground Turkey is super simple to make and DELICIOUS!

18. Vegan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Bowls

Vegan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Bowls with broccoli, lentils, and arugula.

Vegan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Bowls loaded with lentils, arugula, broccoli, tahini, and basically anything else you want to add to them!

19. On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps (2 Ways)

Romaine lettuce leaves filled with tuna, zucchini, red peppers, and chickpeas.

We’re loving these easy to make On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps! Perfect for lunch at work and prepping ahead of time.

20. Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls

Turmeric quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and roasted potatoes with avocado in bowls.

Turmeric quinoa with fresh kale, turmeric roasted potatoes, paprika roasted chickpeas, and a delicious avocado for the most epic Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls!

21. Vegan Meal Prep Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Vegan Meal-Prep Black Bean Quinoa Bowls with corn, peppers, and fresh sprouts.

Make these delicious Vegan Meal Prep Black Bean Quinoa Bowls in advance and have them ready-to-go throughout the week!

22. Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Quinoa

Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp with quinoa on a white plate.

Simple, fresh and delicious. This recipe for Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa is super easy and packed with flavor!

23. Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad with quinoa, spinach, and topped with avocado.

5 Ingredients is all you need to make this delicious Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad! Healthy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy meal prep recipe.

24. Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai chicken with peppers and green onions in a cabbage leaf.

Need to meal prep for a crowd? These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are easy to make and DELICIOUS! Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

25. Spicy Southwest Whole30 Stuffed Peppers

Close up of whole30 stuffed peppers

Spicy Southwest Whole30 Stuffed Peppers loaded with savory ground turkey, wholesome spinach, and sweet pine nuts. This recipe is easy to make and perfect to take on-the-go!

26. Easy 30-Minute Chicken Fried Rice

Easy 30-Minute Chicken Fried Rice in a skillet with a spatula.

Need something extra loaded with flavor? This Easy 30-Minute Chicken Fried Rice recipe is PERFECT for batch cooking and having throughout the week!

27. Harissa Veggie Bowl

Chickpeas, red peppers, onions, potatoes, rice, and spinach topped with harissa seasoning and a tahini dressing.

These easy-to-make Harissa Veggie Bowls are perfect for throwing in meal prep containers and having throughout the week!

28. The BEST Vegan Chili Recipe

Top shot of vegan chili with avocado in a white bowl with a spoon.

Chili makes for a great and easy meal prep idea. This classic and delicious Vegan Chili recipe is the best ever!

29. Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas and lentils in a yellow curry sauce topped with peppers and served with rice.

The BEST Coconut Lentil & Chickpea Curry that’s creamy, sweet, savory, spicy, and pairs perfectly with rice. This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

30. Fall Veggies & Rice Harvest Bowls

Two bowls of spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and pepitas topped with a creamy sauce.

Roasted brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, fresh greens, brown rice, quinoa, and pepitas all topped with a creamy chili dressing. These Fall Veggies & Rice Harvest Bowls are delicious and perfect for meal prep!

31. Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole in a glass rectangle dish.

Whole wheat pasta, chicken, and broccoli in an easy-to-make creamy cashew sauce that can be ready in 30 minutes. This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole is EVERYTHING!

Loving these meal prep recipes? Here are more resources you’ll love:

  • 25+ Quick High-Protein Lunches
  • 5-Minute Healthy Lunch Ideas
  • Healthy Lunch Recipes For Work (And Back To School)

Do you meal prep? What are some of your favorite meal prep ideas? Let us know in the comments below!

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  1. Supriya Kutty says:

    January 16, 2020 at 5:31 am

    The recipes that you shared are so amazing and easy to cook will surely try the majority of dishes and also share this with my mom so that she can make for my dad as he not so health-conscious but these recipes wil surely make him change his taste for healthy foods

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