40 Min Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Your Tastebuds Will Love
This 40-Min Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep is a quick and delicious way to enjoy healthy cooking with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Equipment
- Pot
- - Skillet
- Meal prep containers
Ingredients
For the Quinoa
- 2 cups Quinoa Rinse well to remove bitterness
For the Chicken
- 4 breasts Chicken Choose lean cuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Essential for cooking
- to taste Salt Customize seasoning
- to taste Pepper Customize seasoning
- to taste Garlic powder Customize seasoning
- to taste Oregano Customize seasoning
For the Salad
- 2 cups Tomatoes Fresh and juicy
- 1 cup Cucumber Crunchy and refreshing
- 1 medium Onion Adds a zesty bite
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Feta cheese Creamy and tangy
- 1/2 cup Olives For a briny punch
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh juice brightens the dish
Instructions
How to Make 40 Min Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep
- Rinse 2 cups of quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let rest.
- Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Sauté in 2 tablespoons of hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- In 4 meal prep containers, place ½ cup of fluffy quinoa in each. Layer sliced chicken and top with a salad mix of diced tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Finish with crumbled feta and olives, drizzled with lemon juice.
Notes
Optional: Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor. Use airtight containers for storage.