5 Easy Week Lunch Prep Ideas That Actually Taste Good

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa, uncooked
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 8 large tortilla wraps
• 2 avocados
• 1 cup hummus
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 meal prep containers

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook your base grains

   Start by cooking 2 cups of quinoa according to package directions. While that's simmering, season your diced chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano, then cook in a large skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil until golden and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Set both aside to cool.

2. 2

   Prep your Mediterranean bowls

   In 5 containers, layer 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, handful of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and cooked chicken. Top with feta and red onion. Store dressing (olive oil, lemon juice, oregano) separately in small containers.

3. 3

   Make chickpea power wraps

   Mash chickpeas with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. Mix with diced cucumber, tomatoes, and a pinch of salt. Spread hummus on tortillas, add chickpea mixture and greens. Wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper—these keep better than you'd think.

   

4. 4

   Assemble your grab-and-go containers

   For the remaining containers, create variety: some with just the Mediterranean salad (no quinoa for lighter days), others with extra protein. Keep avocado separate and slice fresh each morning—trust me on this one.

5. 5

   Label and store everything

   Write the contents and date on each container. Mediterranean bowls stay fresh for 4-5 days, wraps for 3 days max. Store dressings separately to prevent soggy greens—learned this the hard way!

Substitution Ideas

Storage Tips

Store prepared containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep dressings and avocado separate until ready to eat. Wraps freeze well for up to 1 month—just thaw overnight and they're ready to go.