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Easy Rice Meal Prep Ideas for Quick & Healthy Eating


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and healthy rice meal prep ideas featuring vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown rice or jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • Bell peppers, chopped
  • Zucchini, chopped
  • Broccoli, chopped
  • Choice of protein (chicken, tofu, chickpeas)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
  2. While the rice cooks, chop the vegetables and protein into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive or sesame oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Season.
  5. Add the protein and cook together for another 5-7 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice and combine with the skillet mixture. Stir in soy sauce.
  7. Garnish with herbs and drizzle with sesame oil.
  8. Divide into meal prep containers and let cool before sealing.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability or dietary needs.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: meal prep, rice recipes, healthy eating, quick meals, vegetarian