The Easiest Protein-Packed Meal Prep Lunch

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My boyfriend and I have been meal prepping his meals for quite some time now and honestly it’s been a game changer! He doesn’t work fixed hours so his day can be very unpredictable, making meals a little difficult. But we’ve created a meal prep plan and it’s been working so well!

I love sending him off for the day with his nutrition packed lunch bag and morning tea. This little menial task makes me feel so wanted, needed and useful – all feelings I love to feel!

I will say, he is quite the picky eater, so his meal prep lunch doesn’t contain any chives or cilantro. I would totally add some greenery in there though!

In case you didn’t know, quinoa is a complete protein. It contains all the essential amino acids humans need! Paired with the beans, this salad sure packs a protein punch.

I’ll be posting another blog post soon with what I meal prep for his work day breakfasts and trust me, you don’t want to miss it (get notified here)! But for now, I thought I’d share his lunch meal prep. It’s super easy, protein packed, and SO delicious!

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Happy meal prepping!

Protein Packed Mexican Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa
  • 4 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 2 cans corn
  • 1 can beans, romano or black beans
  • 1 handful chives or cilantro
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Method
 

  1. Add quinoa and water to a medium sized pot. Cook over high until quinoa reaches a boil. While the quinoa is cooking, start dicing your bell peppers.
  2. Once quinoa has boiled, give it a quick stir, then lower heat to low. Let simmer with the lid on until all liquid has been absorbed.
  3. In a large bowl, add chopped bell peppers. drained corn, and rinsed beans. Then add the cooked quinoa to the bowl.
  4. To the bowl, add olive oil, honey, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and juice of half a lime. Mix well until everything is well incorporated. Scoop the salad into 5 meal prep containers equally.
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