Last Sunday, I made a week’s worth of lunches and dinners. The meals were simple, so they took little time to prepare a single dish vs many. Doing this has saved me a considerable amount of time throughout the week. I’m looking forward to continuing and improving the process over the next few weeks.
The Menu
In an effort to eat healthier I set up my meals to be full of good foods.
Breakfast didn’t even require any cooking or prep, I simply ate a handful of mixed nuts and a cup of coffee. As someone who isn’t much of a morning person, I like being able to get a bite without any effort.
Lunch turns things up with a giant salad. I mixed up a big pack of spring mix with tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers topped with a homemade salad dressing. I added a clove of garlic per part for some extra flavor.
Dinner was definitely the most prep. I made a few cups of white rice, steamed a few bags of frozen veggies, and baked several chicken breasts. Because of how these dishes were prepped, it would have been nearly the same amount of time and effort to make a single plate.
The Advantage
Not having to plan, cook, and clean every meal took a lot off my mind. Being able to grab a bunch of salad or pop a plate in the microwave has sped up the time usually spent around mealtime. With a lot of things going on in my personal life lately, it’s been really nice to get all the thinking done on Sunday.
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