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Easy Recipe Meal Prep

Meal prepping not only streamlines your cooking routine but also empowers you to make healthier choices throughout the week. By dedicating a little time each week to plan, you can save about 30 minutes daily on meal preparation. This reduces stress from last-minute decisions and helps you maintain portion control, lowering the risk of overeating. Here's how meal prepping benefits you: Time Efficiency: Cuts down cooking and cleaning time. Health Benefits: Encourages healthy eating and prevents impulse snacking. Financial Savings: Reduces expenses by minimizing restaurant trips and food waste. To get started, create a grocery list and stick to it. With these strategies, you'll enjoy convenient, nutritious meals throughout the week. Organizing ideas effectively can further enhance your meal prep process by ensuring that you make the most of your time and resources.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 can 15 oz Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Limes juiced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the Vegetables: While the quinoa cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Set aside in separate bowls.
  • Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Pour the lime dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve or Store: Divide the quinoa and black bean mixture into meal prep containers. Top each serving with diced avocado and chopped cilantro just before eating to maintain freshness.