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Colorful Easy Meal Prep Lunch Bowls for Work and School packed with healthy ingredients.

Easy Meal Prep Lunch Bowls

A flexible and filling formula for creating diverse lunch bowls that can keep you satisfied throughout the week, avoiding sad takeout meals.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups brown rice, quinoa, or couscous Cooked, as a base for the bowls.
For the Protein
  • 1 can chickpeas, lentils, baked tofu, edamame, or black beans Choose one for protein.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups mixed raw and roasted veggies Aim for at least two types to keep textures fun.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup tahini lemon sauce, salsa, peanut sauce, or vegan pesto Thin with water if needed.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted nuts, crushed tortilla chips, or crispy onions Add just before eating for extra crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the selected grain according to package instructions, adding a pinch of salt.
  2. Prepare the chosen protein by cooking or warming it up.
  3. Choose your veggies: roast one tray and keep another bowl with fresh veggies ready.
  4. Prepare your sauce by mixing the ingredients and thinning if necessary.
  5. Portion out the grain, protein, veggies, sauce, and crunch into containers.
Assembly
  1. In each container, layer the grain, followed by the protein, then add veggies.
  2. Drizzle sauce on top, but keep it separate if desired to avoid sogginess.
  3. Top with crunch ingredients before serving.

Notes

Store bowls in separate containers to prevent sogginess. Keep wet ingredients separate until ready to eat. Label containers if prepping for multiple people to avoid mix-ups.