Meal Prep for the week

[vmiracle 0]

I just found this site and am loving it. I'm 9 years out from surgery. I just started doing weekly meal prep a few months ago and am running out of ideas. I'd love to hear what you all do for meal prep!

Thanks,

Val

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Welcome to the site! It's a very friendly and supportive community! We really love veterans here and will appreciate your experience and wisdom!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

22 minutes ago, vmiracle said:

I just found this site and am loving it. I'm 9 years out from surgery. I just started doing weekly meal prep a few months ago and am running out of ideas. I'd love to hear what you all do for meal prep!

Thanks,

Val

I do a lot of meal prep! I go shopping usually on Sundays (sometimes a separate trip to the farmers market). I get meat and veggies. I cut everything up in one day. I put it in zip-lock baggies and use them to marinade or spice the meat at the same time. Sometimes I do skewers, which are fun. I will mix up the veggies this way. I like to do a brussel sprout, chicken, and cherry Tomato skewer. I make my own bariatric friendly marinades as well. I just play around with different options. I will cook more meat on Sundays and Wednesdays for lunches. I make salads as well, with added Protein source. I usually use chicken or soy meat.

The most important thing, I always go to the store with a list. I never allow myself to browse. In fact, I really don't go to the grocery store ever anymore. I utilize grocery pick up and order online. It keeps me from getting things I don't need.

[Sleeved36 356]

Ooo! Ash - What do you marinate the chicken brussel sprouts Tomato skewers in? Sounds yummy!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On 07/06/2018 at 22:14, Sleeved36 said:

Ooo! Ash - What do you marinate the chicken brussel sprouts Tomato skewers in? Sounds yummy!

My fav is this combo:
Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (1tsp), grainy mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and a little salt.