Meal Prep Made Easy: How to Prep 5 Recipes in 2 Hours

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Meal instructions for the week

Whew! Now that that's done, all you have to do during the week are a few steps to warm up your dishes, plate them and enjoy!

• Monday (A): Shrimp potstickers

Remove the prepared potstickers from the fridge, and place them into a steam cooker or in a steamer basket on a saute pan with simmering water. Serve hot with the cabbage salad and dipping sauce.

• Tuesday (B): Summery fresh tomato soup

Warm up the soup in the microwave or on the stove, and serve with fresh baguette or ciabatta.

•  Wednesday (C): Spanish albondigas (meatballs) in tomato sauce

Warm up the meatballs and the sauce together in a saucepan. Serve as is, or prepare a quick-cooking side dish to accompany the meatballs like instant rice, egg noodles, spaghetti or quinoa.

• Thursday (D): Protein-rich lentil salad with butternut squash and hazelnuts

Serve the lentils and butternut squash with hazelnuts, parsley, olive oil, and dress with the prepared vinaigrette. Enjoy with some crusty bread on the side, if desired.

• Friday (E): Butternut squash & lentil falafels

Warm up the butternut squash & lentil falafels in the oven. Alternatively, fry them in 1-2 tbsp olive oil in a pan to get browned and nice and crispy. Serve with salad greens on the side and a bit of oil and vinegar or any dressing you prefer.

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