Cold Peanut Noodle Salad, Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl, Easy Pasta Salad Meal Prep
Discover three easy recipes for low calorie meal prep that are under 500 calories each, designed to keep you satisfied and on track with healthy eating.
Ingredients
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad Ingredients
- 3 ounces dry rice noodles or whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and rinsed cold
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 carrot shredded
- 3 to 4 ounces cooked shrimp or shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- to taste garlic powder or fresh garlic, optional
- to taste chili flakes or sriracha, optional
Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients
- 4 ounces chicken breast or thighs, cooked with taco seasoning
- 2 cups chopped romaine
- 1 scoop rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup black beans a few spoonfuls
- 1/2 cup corn optional
- to taste salsa, diced tomatoes, jalapenos
- to taste plain Greek yogurt mixed with lime juice, salt, and garlic powder for creamy sauce
Easy Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta, cooled
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, canned or cooked, drained or diced chicken, tuna
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- to taste lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad Preparation
- Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until creamy. Add water if too thick.
- Toss noodles, veggies, and shrimp together, coating everything with the dressing.
- Pack extra cucumber on the side for meal prep to keep it crisp.
- Top with chopped cilantro or green onion for extra freshness.
Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl Preparation
- Prepare the base of chopped romaine and scoop of rice or cauliflower rice.
- Cook the chicken with taco seasoning.
- Assemble the burrito bowl with chicken, toppings, and creamy sauce.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
Easy Pasta Salad Preparation
- Mix cooked pasta with veggies and chosen protein.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Store in the fridge for easy meal prep.
Notes
These recipes are designed to be healthy, low calorie options under 500 calories. Adjust portion sizes based on personal preferences and needs.