What’s better than a lightened-up dinner that’s delicious? Having that meal for lunch all week! These healthier recipes are great served right away but also hold-up well all week. All of these recipes have been lightened-up using simple ingredient swaps and by adjusting proportions. Bursting with flavor and hearty ingredients without the unnecessary calories.
Not a leftover fan? No problem! On each post I walk you through how to adjust the instructions and pack each recipe so it tastes just as good at lunch. These recipes will have you looking forward to your guilt free dinner tonight or lunch all week!
Light BBQ Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
I serve this recipe for meal prep more than I do for dinner, because it’s that good. Don’t be intimated by the mix or fresh and cooked ingredients! If serving for dinner, assemble as shown. If packing for lunches, I walk you through how to make most of it ahead before finishing it with the separately packed toppings each day.
More Mexican-Inspired Dinner Recipes:
Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs
The base for these meatballs is ground turkey, but the star of the show is the homemade sweet and sour glaze. Serve (or pack) with brown rice or cauliflower rice and roasted green beans (recipe is included in the link).
More Meatball Meal Prep Recipes:
Chicken Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Rice Skillet
One pan meals check all the boxes for a practical weeknight dinner and a yummy meal prep meal. They are perfect for so many reasons: easy to make, only use one dish, are a crowd-pleaser, and reheat really well. This will be the easiest dinner or meal prep you make all year!
More Easy Sausage Recipes:
Healthy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
Comparable to one pot meals, sheet pan recipes are arguably one of the easiest meals to make for dinner or meal prep. Chop, season, and marinade veggies and chicken before letting the oven do the rest of the work. Pack the fresh toppings separately to enjoy a daily lunch that tastes like it was just made!
More Sheet Pan Recipes:
Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers
This recipe makes assembly and serving easy! Pepper halves serve as the bowl making this dish low carb but still delicious. The filling is creamy, and (thanks to the pepper vessels) these are easy to portion and pack for the week!
More Shredded Chicken Recipes:
Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
Fakeout takeout but make it in a slow cooker! Skip the deep fryer and opt for this set-and-forget Asian-inspired meal. Dinner is ready as soon as you get home, or portion it out for a delicious meal prep lunch all week. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or a mix of the two.
More Crock Pot Recipes:
Side Dishes To Serve With Dinner (Or Lunch!)
Whether you’re serving dinner to your family, meal prepping for the week, or planning on leftovers for lunch tomorrow, these lightened-up recipes are easy and reheat well. Pair with one of my healthier side dishes, and you’ll have a guilt free but delicious meal for tonight (or tomorrow).
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