Healthy Vegetarian Meal Prep Ideas for a Week

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
2. While the quinoa cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and parsley, then pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
4. Divide the quinoa salad mixture evenly among four meal prep containers, then layer the mixed greens on top of each portion.
5. Add diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese (if using) on top of the salads in each container.
6. Seal the meal prep containers and refrigerate. These healthy vegetarian meal prep ideas can be stored for up to 5 days.