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Summer Flavor Meal Prep

Ready in 60 min. Lunch recipe. Bright, fresh, and easy make-ahead meals for warm days. Get step-by-step instructions, nutrition info, and tips on PlateIQ.

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Summer Flavor Meal Prep
Prep
30 min
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Cook
30 min
Total
1h
👤
Serves
4
🔥
Cals
525

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture onto chicken breasts. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 425°F. On a baking sheet, toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned. Let cool.

Step 4

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.

Step 5

Divide cooled quinoa among 4 meal prep containers. Top with grilled chicken strips, roasted vegetables, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle vinaigrette over each container just before serving, or pack separately.

Step 6

Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat chicken and vegetables if desired, or enjoy cold.

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Ingredients

4

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

525kcal
Protein
38g37%
Carbs
42g41%
Fat
22g22%
Fiber8g
Sodium980mg

Approximate values based on standard ingredients