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Easy Student Meal Prep Sunday 10 Quick Meals Ready in 90 Minutes

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A student-friendly meal prep plan that helps you prepare 10 different meals in just 90 minutes using simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. Perfect for busy students looking for quick, nutritious, and delicious meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 8 oz (225g) whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 3 large skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 block firm tofu (about 14 oz / 400g), pressed and cubed
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, mixed colors
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place on baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika, toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  2. Rinse brown rice and quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to boil, add rice, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 35-40 minutes. About 15 minutes before rice finishes, cook quinoa in separate pot with 2 cups water, simmer covered for 15 minutes. Fluff both with a fork when done.
  3. Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken with salt and pepper, sauté 6-8 minutes until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. In same skillet, add diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced carrots. Sauté about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in cubed tofu or additional protein. Cook 5-6 minutes until tofu browns on all sides.
  5. Add broccoli florets and diced bell peppers. Toss veggies, pour in soy sauce, sprinkle cumin, red chili flakes (if using), and salt. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broccoli is bright green but crisp.
  6. Boil eggs: place eggs in saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil, turn off heat, let sit 10 minutes. Cool under cold water, peel, and set aside.
  7. Divide cooked rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chicken and tofu-vegetable stir-fry into meal prep containers. Add fresh spinach leaves on top or side. Squeeze lemon juice over veggies before sealing.
  8. Let meals cool to room temperature before closing lids and refrigerating. Meals keep well up to 4 days.

Notes

[‘Press tofu firmly before cooking to remove moisture for crispiness.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the pan to brown chicken and veggies properly.’, ‘Use a sharp knife for safer and faster chopping.’, ‘Set timers for each cooking stage to avoid burning or overcooking.’, ‘Roast veggies at high heat to caramelize sugars and enhance sweetness.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before packing meals.’, ‘Cook grains and roast veggies simultaneously to save time.’, ‘Chop veggies while oven preheats to maximize efficiency.’, ‘Swap chicken for canned tuna, chickpeas, extra tofu, or tempeh for vegetarian options.’, ‘Replace whole wheat pasta with gluten-free pasta or omit for gluten-free diet.’, ‘Add or omit red chili flakes to adjust spice level.’, ‘Store meals in airtight containers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.’]

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