40-Min Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Your Tastebuds Crave
Enjoy a burst of Mediterranean flavors with the 40-Min Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Your Tastebuds Crave. This quick and easy meal prep plan brings together wholesome ingredients like quinoa, chicken, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olives
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium pot, combine rinsed quinoa with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables with feta cheese, olives, and lemon juice; toss gently.
- Divide cooked quinoa into meal prep containers; top with sliced chicken and salad mixture.
- Seal tightly and store in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg