10 Healthy Summer Meal Prep Recipes

Between work, a busy summer schedule, and driving the kids where they need to be, eating healthy meals during the week can feel like an impossible feat. While it’s easy to swing by the drive-thru, pick up takeout or even order delivery, fast food can leave you feeling sluggish and with a lot less energy to finish the day. Green Valley organic vegetables, rice, and beans make meal planning easy, and can save you time and money throughout the week. Take these nutritious and delicious recipes with you to work, the pool, the beach, and more!

Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day, which is why it’s so important to fuel your morning with a nutrient-packed meal. Green Valley organic black beans take center stage in this hearty breakfast, complemented by kale, rice, eggs, and tahini.

Avocado Breakfast Burrito
You can’t start the day with your best foot forward without a filling breakfast. These breakfast burritos are easy to make, freeze, and reheat when you’re on the go. Make these on a Sunday for a week full of portable, yummy breakfasts.

White Bean Chicken Chilli
White bean chicken chilli is simple to make, and it will keep you looking forward to lunch each day. One pot of chilli makes six servings, enough for a full week of lunch or dinner. Add your favorite toppings for a flavorful meal that keeps you on track.

Chicken Burrito Bowl
If you have an hour, you have these delicious chicken burrito bowls with cilantro lime rice all week long! Satisfy that all-too-familiar burrito bowl craving with this healthy take on a fast food favorite. Use Green Valley organic whole kernel corn, black beans, and rice for added nutrients and taste.

Blueberry Pecan Superfood Mason Jar Salad
Salads are so versatile and can be easily customized to match your tastes. This sweet and savory salad will leave you full and focused until dinnertime. Use Green Valley organic dark red kidney beans for a great source of fiber and antioxidants.

Spicy Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Bowls
Spice up your meatless Mondays with this simple dish that brings the heat. Serve with some arugula and you’ve got an easy lunch that’s gluten-free, vegan, and balanced.

Greek Couscous Salad
This Greek couscous salad is bursting with flavors from garbanzo beans, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and more. Pack in a mason jar or small reusable container for a fresh salad with plenty of crunch wherever you go.

Buddha Bowls with Turmeric-Tahini Sauce
Buddha bowls have revolutionized meal prepping, bringing you everything you need with grains, leafy greens, veggies, protein, healthy fats, and of course, a drizzle of sauce.

One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Vegetables
In just 30 minutes, you can whip up teriyaki rice and veggies that gives takeout a run for its money. Prepare before the work week begins for days of delicious lunch or dinner.

Jerk Chicken Bowls 
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, look no further. This jerk chicken recipe is easy to follow, and it will give your coworkers instant food envy. These bowls will last up to four days in the fridge–that is, if they aren’t devoured first.

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