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Best Batch Cooking Recipes for Healthy Meals

Discover how to prepare a variety of healthy, delicious meals in advance with this comprehensive batch cooking guide.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 1500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 kg chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 zest lemon zest
Vegetables
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 medium onions
Broth & Canned Goods
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 can canned tomatoes
  • 1 can beans
  • 1 can canned chickpeas
Grains & Pasta
  • 2 cups pasta
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup quinoa
Other Staples
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Dairy & Eggs
  • 6 eggs eggs
Bread & Snacks
  • 1 box whole-grain crackers
  • 1 unit fruit for snacking

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken in bulk and prepare shredded chicken.
  2. Chop vegetables and roast or sauté in bulk.
  3. Make a large batch of rice or quinoa and cook pasta.
  4. Divide cooked ingredients into containers, label, and freeze in portions.
  5. Prepare breakfast options like overnight oats, boiled eggs, and fruit prep.

Notes

Use good containers and label everything for easy access throughout the week.