Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we have some great recipes for you. Make your life easier and healthier by prepping your meals ahead of time!
How to Meal Prep
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1. Rainbow Pasta Salad
Lets start this Meal Prep Recipe list with this super simple pasta salad. You can make a huge batch of this colorful pasta and you are all set for all week’s light and healthy lunches. You can very easily customize this pasta salad with whatever veggies or pantry staples you can find. Get the Recipe
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2. Meal Prep Chicken
This is simply brilliant! You can prep your chicken for the entire week. Use delicious orange chicken marinade like orange chicken and make this super simple meal prep chicken.. Get the Recipe
3. Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Meal Prep Sesame Chicken Bowls! This is your thing to look forward to when you want meals on the table without slaving too much on the stove. Great to take it in school lunch boxes too… Get the Recipe
4. Kung Pao Chicken
This is a perfect meal prep option if you feel like Chinese lunches or dinners. Make a huge batch of this sweet, savory and spicy Kung Pao Chicken and simply load it on some jasmine or basmati rice in your containers. Get the Recipe
5. Summer Detox Chicken Buddha Bowl
Everything you need for a complete meal, all in a single bowl! It’s my Summer Detox Chicken Buddha Bowl!! This healthy meal has delicious chicken, sweet potatoes, chick peas, kale, brussels sprouts and quinoa all drizzled with tahini dressing. Tasty and healthy… Get the Recipe
6. Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl has just the right combination of sweet, salty, umami and just a touch of spicy. Try it when you crave some Asian flavors, or just need something super quick! Great Asian meal prep idea. Get the Recipe
7. 15-Minute Ground Turkey Stir Fry Meal Prep
This Ground Turkey Stir Fry is excellent meal prep recipe and can be made super fast. You can pack them up either on cauliflower rice for a low carb meal prep option, or it’s great with regular rice too. Great in lettuce wraps too.. You have so many different meal ideas with this ground turkey meal prep. Get the Recipe
8. Thai Cashew Chicken meal prep
Give your stir fry night a new twist with this Thai Cashew Chicken. It’s an easy dish that’s bursting with layers of flavor and texture. Make a huge batch and divide into meal prep containers with rice, fried rice or noodles for all future lunches. Get the Recipe
9. Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork
Super easy, Super tasty and Super versatile. Make a huge batch and you are all set for multiple meals for next few days. Try in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos or use your own creativity! Get the Recipe
10. Moo Shu Chicken Meal Prep
Moo Shu Chicken… All ready to get wrapped up or served on a bed of rice. This is one colorful Chinese stir fry loaded with bold sweet, savory and umami flavors. Make this Asian restaurant classic right in your kitchen in about 20 minute and prepped for the entire week!!! Get the Recipe
11. Carne Picada (Best Taco / Burrito Meat)
If you haven’t yet come across Carne Picada, it’s about time to try this Tex-Mex delish from our Latin neighbors. This Picada style “carne” meaning beef, turns into delicious Taco and Burrito meat with a few Mexican earthy spices braised in tomato sauce. Get ready to try a new taco or burrito with the most flavorful meat in between that tortilla. Great Mexican theme meal prep idea!! Get the Recipe
12. Moroccan Lentil Soup
Give your regular lentils an exotic makeover with this delectable soup. The warm and flavorful combination of Moroccan spices will forever change your idea of a bowl of lentils. Make a big batch so you can slurp it away for a few days. Get the Recipe Check out our collection of favorite Soup Recipes!
13. The BEST Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef – Melt in your mouth tender strips of beef stir fried in a silky velvety sauce. You can stir fry this in less time than a trip to the takeout place! Or for other options, try the crock pot or instant pot methods. Get the Recipe
14. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Prosciutto
This gorgeous Tortellini Pasta Salad is one dish that looks as great as it tastes. It’s so quick and easy, making it an ideal easy meal prep option. Some days it’s just mixing everything in a bowl… Get the Recipe
15. Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is absolutely Irresist-A-Bowl! Tender juicy chicken, glistening in tasty sauce, alongside Asian coleslaw and creamy avocado. All atop a bed of hot rice. Yum! This meal is ideal for your make ahead dinner options. Get the Recipe
16. Flank Steak Fajitas
These flank steak fajitas are the perfect easy option when that Mexican food craving hits. Perfectly marinated, melt in your mouth tender beef strips with colorful peppers. You’re in for a fun meal with this one! Get the Recipe
17. Meaty Cabbage Soup
This hearty, meaty cabbage soup is the perfect one pot dinner. It’s loaded with protein and healthy veggies. Cook it in the crock pot, instant pot or on stove top, it’ll turn out great every time! Get the Recipe
18. Beef Kheema (Indian Ground Beef with Peas)
If you’re craving for some curry time, this Indian ground beef with peas is super simple to make with just few Indian staple ingredients. Make a big batch and pack it up over basmati rice for your next week’s dinner or lunches. Get the Recipe
19. Mediterranean Pasta
Looking for some meatless meal prep ideas? This Mediterranean Pasta is your answer. Super simple and easy and yet it looks gorgeous and taste awesome! Get the Recipe
20. Ropa Vieja
This Ropa Vieja, Cuba’s national dish, is slow cooked tender shredded beef in an amazingly flavorful sauce. So good! We have methods for stovetop, slow cooker and instant pot so you can cook it however you want! Get the Recipe
21. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas for Meal Prep
These quick Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the perfect family dinner, full of flavor and easy on the cleanup! Well seasoned chicken and veggies all cook on a single baking sheet, and the end result is so succulent and delicious that you’ll want to make this recipe again and again. Make a big batch as a great meal prep option for all future meals. Get the Recipe
22. Egg Roll Soup
This Egg Roll Soup is everything you dream about in your beloved egg roll, but in a cozy, delicious soupified way. You wouldn’t mind eating it for multiple days… Get the Recipe
23. Chile Verde
Chile Verde – Melt in your mouth tender pork chunks in a flavorful, spicy tomatillo sauce. It’s a great winter warmer, but it’s so good you’ll want it all year long! Make a huge batch and you can have it in so many ways… in your burritos, tacos, taco bowls or over rice! Get the Recipe
24. Crack Chicken
This addictingly delicious Crack Chicken is loaded with creamy cheesy goodness. And it’s topped with bacon! This easy recipe is equally great in the crockpot or instant pot. Get the Recipe
25. Meal Prep Ground Beef Stir Fry
Does dinner in 20 minutes sound good? Then this Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is a jackpot for you! Packed with hearty ground beef, an assortment of colorful veggies, and a stir fry sauce that’s an umami lover’s dream, this may be the easiest dinner you’ve ever cooked. Make a big batch and you are all set for few days. Get the Recipe
26. 15-Minute Egg Roll in a Bowl
If you try this one time, you will always come back to this easy meal prep idea for all your lunches or dinners. Simple ground pork with aromatics like ginger and garlic with veggies like carrots and cabbage and some Asian staple ingredients and BAM… great tasting meal in no time! Get the Recipe
27.Asian Meatballs
These easy Asian Meatballs are succulent, juicy and smothered with a sticky sauce that pops with vibrant flavors!They also take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for weekly meal prep! Get the Recipe Check out our collection of favorite Meatball Recipes!
28. Cuban Mojo Pork
Rich and succulent tender shredded pork with amazing flavors created by citrus juice, plenty of garlic and some select herbs. All you are doing is making a quick Mojo Marinade and cooking the pork slow and low for hours, smothered in citrusy Mojo. Get the Recipe
29. Korean Ground Chicken Bowl
These Korean Ground Chicken Bowls are a hit! They’re loaded with umami flavor, a bit of spiciness, and plenty of great textures. You can serve it over rice with different veggie options. Get the Recipe
30. Meal Prep Beef and Broccoli
Everyone’s favorite meal prep recipe.. Beef and Broccoli. Make it the best stir fry night ever with our Beef and Broccoli Recipe. It’s an under 30 minute meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for any busy weeknight dinner. This quick beef stir fry only takes simple ingredients, but you’ll end up with flavors that top any takeout place. Get the Recipe
31. Meal-Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls
These chicken burrito bowls are healthy and delicious. This burrito bowl is super customizable, so you can easily make it your own. And it’s ideal for meal prep, so you can chow down all week long! Get the Recipe
32. Sheet Pan Chicken
Sheet Pan dinners, the perfect answer to fuss free weeknight meals! This Sheet Pan Chicken with colorful veggies not only looks very inviting, but every single bite is bursting with flavor. Here, chicken bites and veggies are seasoned well with a zesty, herby marinade and cook on a sheet pan in about 30 minutes. Get the Recipe
33. Meal Prep Taco Pasta
Taco Pasta!! Now that’s a taco lover’s sweet dream. All your favorite taco flavors get cheesy and creamy, mixed in with any type of your preferred pasta, and Taco Pasta happens. How cool!! Get the Recipe
34. Healthy Hibachi Chicken
This restaurant style Hibachi Chicken dinner includes sautéed veggies and fried rice, along with tangy Yum Yum sauce, for a complete one pan meal. It’s easy, delicious and perfect for meal prep. Get the Recipe
35. Kalua Pork (Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork)
This Kalua Pork recipe uses minimal ingredients, but ends up super tasty and succulent. It’s perfect for a meal prep, and can be cooked in the slow cooker, instant pot, or oven. Get the Recipe
36. Chicken Shawarma
This easy Chicken Shawarma brings the flavors, big time! It is boldly flavorful Middle Eastern dish that you can grill, bake or cook on stovetop. Make a big batch, this one is a great meal prep contender! Get the Recipe
37. Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These easy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a hit! Brimming with Mediterranean flavors, even your picky eaters won’t mind their veggies. With hearty wild rice, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny olives, nutty pine nuts, and plenty of great seasonings, they’re a meal that you’ll want to make again and again. Get the Recipe
38. Spicy Sausage Pasta
This Spicy Sausage Pasta takes your favorite combination of pasta with meat sauce, and gives it a little bit of fiery kick. Get the Recipe
39. General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken is a Chinese restaurant favorite. Skip the takeout, homemade is so much better! This easy recipe is lightened up, no deep frying required, but still has those same amazing flavors you love. Get the Recipe
40. Teriyaki Chicken
Meal prep the easiest teriyaki chicken recipe and you are all set with great tasting meal for days. These Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are the ultimate Umami BOMB, thanks to the easy homemade marinade. Get the Recipe So many meal prep recipes! You’ll be all set for make ahead breakfasts, lunches and dinners! Pin or bookmark this collection of great recipes so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new easy recipes for you! Check out these other great recipe collections!Chicken RecipesSheet Pan DinnersKeto Lunch RecipesKeto Breakfast RecipesHealthy Dinner IdeasQuick Lunch IdeasCheap Dinner Ideas
