Why You Should Try Meal Prepping - Definition + Benefits + Recipes

Procedure

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large wok or pan. Beat the eggs together, season with salt and pepper, then add to the heated pan. Cook the eggs, scrambling, until cooked through. Transfer the eggs to a clean bowl.
2. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok or pan. Add the onions and ginger, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the carrots, bell pepper and green beans, and cook for another 5 or so minutes, until cooked to your liking. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice to the pan and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Fold in the eggs.
4. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Procedure

1. Cook rice.
2. To cook the chicken: Rub chicken with brown sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy-duty pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until the undersides develop dark grill marks. Flip the chicken breasts using a pair of tongs or a fork and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes. Turn off heat and allow chicken breasts to rest in pan for at least 5 minutes before cutting.
4. To steam broccoli: There are two ways to cook the broccoli. To blanch the broccoli on the stove-top. Boil water in a large pot. Add broccoli florets to pot and blanch for just 1 minute. Remove from the pot. To steam in the microwave: Place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add water 3 tablespoons water to the bowl. Cover with a ceramic plate or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
5. To assemble: Cut the chicken into slices or small bite-size pieces. Use a 1 cup measuring cup to evenly spoon 1 cup of rice into each meal-prep container (4 total) Top the rice with slices chicken and broccoli florets. Cover and refrigerate for you to 4 days. To reheat microwave on high for 2 minutes or until steaming.

Procedure

1. To prepare the tofu: Remove the tofu from its package, drain all water, and sandwich between two paper towels and two plates. Place a heavy item like a can on the top plate. Press for at least 30 minutes.Cut the pressed tofu horizontally into three slabs, then cut into ½ inch cubes. 
2. To cook the Stir-Fry: In a small jar or salad dressing shaker, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, maple syrup, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ground ginger. Stir or shake up until smooth and completely combined.
3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the veggies, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until slightly tender and bright green. Transfer to a clean plate.
4. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of oil to the pan and add tofu. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning as needed, until tofu is golden and crispy.
5. Pour the sauce evenly over the tofu. Toss and heat sauce through for 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat so the sauce doesn't over-reduce.