Gluten Free Meal Prep Recipe
A gluten-free meal prep recipe is simple and healthy. Start by marinating 5 boneless chicken thighs with 1/4 cup of taco seasoning and salt. Cook the chicken until it’s done. Prepare pico de gallo with diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos. Cook corn in oil for a few minutes. Then, assemble your meal prep boxes with rice, beans, chicken, corn, and pico de gallo. These meals last up to 5 days in the fridge, ensuring you have convenient options ready to enjoy. Discover how easy it is to stick to a gluten-free diet!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
When you start meal prepping with gluten-free recipes, you’ll quickly discover several benefits that make it worthwhile.
- Time-Saving and Efficiency: You’ll reduce cooking time throughout the week, allowing for bulk cooking and portioning. This is especially true when planning meals that emphasize variety while maintaining gluten-free options.
- Nutritional Balance: You’ll guarantee balanced nutrient consumption, promoting portion control and meal consistency.
- Flexibility and Versatility: You can choose from a wide range of gluten-free ingredients and adapt meals to different cooking methods.
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Health Benefits: Meal prepping helps manage gluten-related disorders and encourages healthier eating habits by focusing on fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
Recipe
Ingredients:
– 5 boneless chicken thighs
– 1/4 cup taco seasoning
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon oil (for marinating)
– 2 cups diced tomatoes
– 1 cup diced onion
– 2 diced jalapenos
– 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
– 1/4 teaspoon salt (for pico de gallo)
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 cups corn kernels
– Salt and pepper to taste (for corn)
– 1 teaspoon oil (for cooking corn)
– 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
– 2 cups cooked black or kidney beans
– Sour cream, cucumber slices, and lime wedges (for topping)
Cooking Instructions:
- Marinate Chicken: In a ziplock bag, combine the boneless chicken thighs with taco seasoning, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Seal the bag and let the chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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Prepare Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, diced onion, diced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lime juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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