At the end of a long day you’re most likely tired from work and the idea of cooking a healthy meal can seem emotionally draining.
While making a healthy dinner from scratch can be both time-intensive and challenging, it doesn’t always have to be. Once you have a repertoire of nutritious, easy recipes; perfect a few simple cooking techniques; and incorporate a meal prep plan into your weekly schedule, you’ll have the tools in place to get dinner on the table quickly every night of the week.
Here’s a lazy guide any time-pressed person can follow to get a healthy dinner done in minutes.
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6 Meal Prep Recipes to Make Dieting Easier
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<p class="article__subtitle">Save time in the kitchen by cooking ahead with these go-to recipes.</p>
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As part of any balanced nutrition plan, protein should be the main focus. Whether you’re short on time or just feeling lazy, the broiler is your best friend.
Unsure of where the broiler is? If you have an older oven, it’s the pullout drawer underneath your oven door. If you have a newer oven, it’s typically just a setting on your control panel.
Broilers usually cook around 500 to 550°F. It cooks the food from above with high heat. In a newer oven, change the rack you’ll place your food on so that it’s 6 to 7 inches from the heat source.
Here are some really easy broiling recipes. As part of a meal prep, we recommend making about 3 to 4 servings in one sitting and refrigerating the leftovers in Tupperware.
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Want to eat some healthy vegetables but don’t feel like salad? Steam your veggies!
You can steam practically any type of vegetable. Our favorites for steaming are:
Steaming veggies can be done over a pot of boiling water with a steamer basket or in the microwave with a microwave-safe dish.
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There are a few ways to cook your carbs fast. If you are short on time and only need one serving of carbs, we recommend microwaving a sweet potato.
If you’re doing meal prep for a few days’ worth of meals, we recommend making brown or white rice, or roasting potatoes in the oven at 400°F for an hour. Portion out the leftovers in plastic containers (single-serving ones might make it easier to grab and go), then simply microwave when you’re ready to eat!