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Quick Meal Prep Ideas

Make a Big Grain Bowl Base

Cook quinoa on Sunday and have the base for the fastest possible weeknight dinner all week. This quick meal prep idea turns any combination of protein and vegetables into a complete meal in literally 5 minutes on the busiest nights.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Universal
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 3.5 cups water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Rinse quinoa thoroughly in fine mesh strainer until water runs clear — removes bitter coating
  2. Step 2: Add quinoa water salt and olive oil to medium pot
  3. Step 3: Bring to boil over medium high heat
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low cover cook 15 minutes until water absorbed
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat let sit covered 5 minutes
  6. Step 6: Fluff with fork
  7. Step 7: Spread on sheet pan cool completely before storing
  8. Step 8: Store in airtight container up to 5 days

Notes

— Rinsing is essential —
unrinsed quinoa tastes
bitter and soapy
— Broth instead of water
adds more flavor
— Use as base for literally
any combination of
protein and vegetables
— Reheat with tiny splash
of water in microwave