4 Easy Tips for Faster Meal Prep
Looking to get breakfast, lunch or dinner on the table -- and fast? Here are some great tips that will make meal time stress-free and a lot quicker!
Have a plan. If you're always dreading these three words: "What's for dinner?", I can't recommend the meal plans enough! They not only make prepping all your meals for the week super easy and fast (in as little as 2-3 hours), but it will already be waiting for you when you're ready to eat!
Lay it all out. Clear off your counter or table and lay out all your ingredients, that way you aren't constantly running around your kitchen looking for them.
Pre-Chop your Veggies. We already note what to do with each veggie on the prep sheet, but this also works well for meals like wraps or salads that suggests components to be stored separately (no one likes a soggy veggie wrap!). That way when it's time to eat, all you have to do is throw your veggies in a tortilla or salad and you're good to go! You can also buy pre-cut fruits and veggies at the grocery store to make things even faster, but they may not be as cost-effective. Another alternative: frozen, pre-cut veggies (like broccoli and bell pepper slices).
Cook from longest to shortest. Start with the meal that takes the longest to make. While you're waiting for it to cook, you can continue prepping other meals on your list.
For even more meal prep tips, see this post: How to Cook All Your Meals for the Week in 2-3 Hours.