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Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Recipe

This Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Recipe is a healthy and delicious way to prepare your meals for the week. Packed with lean protein, colorful vegetables, and healthy fats, it's perfect for a balanced diet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 containers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Cooked quinoa or brown rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes. Stir.
  4. Spread mixture on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.
  6. Remove from oven and stir in Kalamata olives and lemon juice.
  7. Let cool slightly, then divide into meal prep containers.
  8. Top each container with feta cheese.
  9. Serve over cooked quinoa or brown rice. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or extra chickpeas.