50+ Healthy Meals for Easy Meal Prep

Discover the world of healthy dishes with these 50+ meal prep recipes that will help you to save time and to eat healthy all the time. These easy, healthy recipes are simple enough for anyone who wants to eat healthy and prep ahead.

People always ask me how do I manage to maintain a clean eating lifestyle while doing many other things on a daily basis. The answer is simple: Meal Prep. It might surprise you, but I don’t like to cook 3 meals from scratch every day of the week. I don’t have time for that. So I rely on meal prep. I also rely on easy healthy recipes

I like to save time and to have healthy dishes in the fridge all the time. In this way, I have no reason to eat something that’s not healthy or good for me.

If you are like me, you’ll love these meal prep recipes. All these healthy meal ideas are perfect for people who are busy but want to eat healthy.

I know anyone who tries to eat healthy struggles with finding healthy dinner ideas or easy lunch ideas. Including me. Finding healthy dishes that are tasty and loved by the entire family can be a tricky journey. However, I believe it’s possible. And I have 50+ recipes that support my theory. No need for complicated steps and compromising on taste, simple healthy recipes can be amazing. And easy. (Like my Healthy Chicken Parmesan Meal Prep - (Under 350 Calories!).)

For realz!

Easy is the word of the day so if you are looking for easy healthy recipes, you are in the right place.

TOOLSET FOR EASY HEALTHY RECIPES

Before we get started with the tips and recipes, let me introduce you to the trusty tools I use for these delicious healthy recipes. I can count on these any time I want to cook easy healthy recipes for my family.

• Meal prep containers for storing the healthy meals you’re about to meal prep;
• Stockpot for steaming potatoes and other veggies;
• Mixing bowl for most of the easy healthy recipes;
• Large skillet to cook meat and veggies for healthy dishes;
• Spiralizer, kitchen grater or vegetable peeler to make zucchini or other veggie noodles;
• Rimmed baking sheet for roasting veggies and cooking other easy and healthy meals in the oven;
• Slow cooker and instant pot for super easy and simple healthy recipes;
• Blender, food processor or immersion blender for homemade sauces, dressings, and soups;
• Casserole dish for delicious healthy recipes made in the oven;
• Mason jars for healthy lunch recipes.

BONUS TIPS FOR MAKING HEALTHY MEALS EXTRA DELICIOUS

I told you that I struggled with finding delicious healthy recipes. I am serious. I did struggle a lot when I began my clean eating journey. Not anymore. Because, after testing many healthy meal ideas, I realized simple healthy recipes are the best. As long as you use the right ingredients and you embrace meal prepping, you don’t have to struggle with your meals anymore.

• Opt for fresh ingredients – fresh veggies are the best in simple healthy recipes – the taste and flavors of your healthy dishes will definitely be better if you use fresh veggies
• Chicken breast is a great lean protein, but if you don’t want to get tired of it, you have to make it taste amazing – make the best chicken marinades, experiment with spices, and use your slow cooker to prep and cook chicken. I know grilling chicken is very easy but there are other options that are just as easy but also more delicious.
• Make a plan and try meal prep recipes – meal prep recipes will allow you to have easy healthy meals in your fridge all the time.
• Opt for other carb options in your favorite dishes – cauliflower is a great rice alternative and zucchini noodles work great instead of pasta. If you do this, you won’t have to part ways with your favorite comfort foods, you’ll just make them better.

HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS

From healthy dinner ideas to healthy lunch recipes and from quick healthy meals to slow cooker meals, this list of easy healthy meals will give you all the options you need to make your meals taste better. And it will make your life stress-free because you have everything you want in one place – recipes, prep and cook time, calories, and a brief description of the healthy dishes.

1.    SALISBURY STEAK RECIPE

Learn How To Meal Prep: Salisbury Steak Recipe and make a delicious weeknight dinner that is a healthy version of the traditional Salisbury Steak. This healthy dinner is quick, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 350 kcal

2.      15 MINUTE HEALTHY SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE

Looking for healthy 30 minute meals? How about this 15 Minute Healthy Shrimp Scampi Recipe? Yes, it takes only 15 minutes to make this delicious and flavorful shrimp scampi. Pair the shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles and you’ve got yourself a very tasty dinner.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 354 kcal

3.      EASY PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Love quick healthy meals that are also a bit fancy and delicious? Try the Easy Pan Seared Scallops! Ready in 20 minutes, simple but flavorful and totes amazing, the Easy Pan Seared Scallops are great for a healthy dinner or even a healthy lunch.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 326 kcal

4.      35 MINUTE EASY BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN (JUST 265 CALORIES!)

This 35 Minute Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan (Just 265 Calories!) is a delicious Italian healthy meal that is paleo and gluten-free. This is a flavorful, delicious, and unforgettable meal and you should definitely add the recipe to your list of healthy lunch recipes.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 265 kcal

5.      SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (A HEALTHY MEAL OPTION!)

Try the Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (A Healthy Meal Option!), it’s great for lunch but it makes a perfect light dinner too. It’s gluten-free, comforting and delicious.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs
• Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 172 kcal

6.      HEALTHY SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW – PERFECT MAKE AHEAD DINNER IDEA!

This Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is one of the best healthy dinner ideas I ever had. It’s hearty, rich, comforting but it’s still clean and healthy.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs
• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 383 kcal

7.      HOW TO MEAL PREP | HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP MEAL PREP (UNDER 350 CALORIES!)

The Honey Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep (Under 350 Calories!) is one of the easiest meal prep recipes.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 345 kcal

8.      SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Do you love comfort food recipes turned into healthy easy recipes as much as I do? If your answer is YES, this Shredded Chicken Enchiladas is the right recipe for you.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 443 kcal

9.      HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHILI (EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNER IDEA!)

For a healthy dinner that’s satisfying and totes delicious, learn How To Make Homemade Chili (Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea!). This is one of those meal prep recipes that you will come back to very often.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 235 kcal

10. NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN – HOW TO MAKE NASHVILLE STYLE HOT CHICKEN HEALTHY

Nashville Hot Chicken is flavorful, spicy, and delicious. And if you learn How to Make Nashville Style Hot Chicken Healthy you can enjoy it all the time.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 285 kcal

11. SALMON FISH STICKS

Do you need healthy meal ideas that are kid-approved? Most of the easy healthy meals included here (except the spicy ones, obviously) are kid-approved but nothing beats the Salmon Fish Sticks. And yes, these are healthy fish sticks! Woot!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 92 kcal

12. SPICY SHRIMP TACOS

These Spicy Shrimp Tacos are the epitome of quick healthy meals. You can put them together in 15 minutes and you’re set with a healthy meal that includes shrimp tacos topped with fresh pico de gallo and a creamy avocado cilantro lime crema.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 219 kcal

13. HOW TO MEAL PREP - SALMON

I love meal prep recipes because they make my life easier. Check out How to Meal Prep – Salmon and discover how, in only 40 minutes, you can meal prep a budget-friendly meal that can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. 4-5 days of lunch or dinner ready in just 40 minutes, yes. How amazing!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 479 kcal

14. EASY CHICKEN PICATTA

Make this Easy Chicken Picatta for a healthy version of this amazing comfort food. It’s just as delicious as the original but healthier and better for you.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 519 kcal

15. MAKE-AHEAD GREEK QUINOA STACKS

These Make-Ahead Greek Quinoa Stacks are great healthy 30 minute meals you should make if you are out of easy lunch ideas. Fresh, full of flavor, and a healthy and amazing lunch option for busy days.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 591 kcal

16. INSTANT POT QUINOA CHICKEN BOWL

Healthy 30 minute meals are super easy with an instant pot. This Instant Pot Quinoa Chicken Bowl is healthy and easy to make. Bonus - a delicious clementine basil dressing that’s perfect for the quinoa chicken bowl.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 9 mins
• Cook Time: 21 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 550 kcal

17. EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

One of the easiest healthy lunch recipes - Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup is ready in 25 minutes and it’s filling, flavorful, and yummy.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 170 kcal

18. 25 MINUTE CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Make chicken and cauliflower into fried rice healthy with this 25 Minute Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice post.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 377 kcal

19. BAKED ALMOND CHICKEN STRIPS

Make classic comfort foods healthy like I did with these Baked Almond Chicken Strips. They are better than regular chicken strips. And they go perfectly with a clean honey mustard dipping sauce (the recipe for the dipping sauce is included too).

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 449 kcal

20. SLOW COOKER CASHEW CHICKEN

More healthy meal ideas that are kid-approved? How about this Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken? It’s delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs
• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 518 kcal

21. BAKED SEA BASS AND ZUCCHINI SHEET PAN RECIPE

My favorite easy and healthy meals are the ones that require little to no clean-up but are tote delicious and healthy. Like this Baked Sea Bass And Zucchini Sheet Pan Recipe.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 271 kcal

22. SPICY QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN VEGAN ENCHILADAS

Tasty, satisfying, and perfect for enchilada cravings, this Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas allows you to eat comfort food without compromising your healthy lifestyle.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 445 kcal

23. HEALTHY QUINOA MAKE AHEAD CASSEROLE

Healthy Quinoa Make Ahead Casserole - easy lunch idea but also great for dinner. The Healthy Quinoa Make Ahead Casserole is delicious, comforting, and easy to make.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 609 kcal

24. STEAK COBB SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

When you think about easy lunch recipes, salads probably pop into mind. Not all salads are filling and satisfying thoug, but this Steak Cobb Salad With Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing definitely is.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 478 kcal

25. MINESTRONE

Filled with hearty veggies and amazing flavors, this Homemade Minestrone is pure goodness. In soup form. Soups are perfect as easy lunch ideas but they work for light dinners too.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 551 kcal

26. SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL HASH WITH GARLIC SAUTEED KALE

This Sweet Potato And Lentil Hash with Garlic Sautéed Kale is high in flavor. Delicious as well. Also, budget-friendly.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 389 kcal

27. ONE PAN CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA

I like my healthy meal ideas quick and easy. This One Pan Chicken Bruschetta is both. Ready in 25 minutes, no complicated steps, only one pan needed but so  flavorful and yummy.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 468 kcal

28. HEALTHY CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH SAUTEED ZUCCHINI | EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNER!

Gluten-free, clean eating, and paleo, these Healthy Chicken Meatballs With Sautéed Zucchini make a great weeknight dinner. Totes delicious.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 390 kcal

29. CHICKEN TACOS

Easy healthy recipes during Taco Tuesday means healthy taco recipes. Introducing Easy Chicken Tacos made with chicken, fresh pico de gallo, taco seasoning, and homemade chipotle lime sauce. Yum!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 614 kcal

30. HEALTHY TUNA CASSEROLE

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole – easy like any tuna casserole but healthier and better for you. Healthy comfort food is the best comfort food!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 360 kcal

31. HEALTHY BEEF AND BROCCOLI RECIPE

Quick healthy meals are usually very simple but, in order to love them, they have to be tasty too. This Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe is and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. It’s healthy too, of course.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 306 kcal

32. CHICKEN TERIYAKI RICE BOWL

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a healthy lunch recipe perfect for grab-and-go lunches but also amazing for an easy dinner.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 533 kcal

33. AVOCADO, TURKEY & HUMMUS WRAP

Make Avocado, Turkey & Hummus Wraps and enjoy them for lunch. When it comes to my go-to healthy lunch recipes, I like the ones that are simple, easy, and great for meal prep because it’s great to open the fridge and have healthy options.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 340 kcal

34. SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE PORK TACOS

I shared with you my favorite Chicken Tacos recipe but I have other healthy meal ideas that involve tacos for you. For example, these Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Tacos. They are so good!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs
• Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 562 kcal

35. CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

This Cilantro Lime Chicken is made with the perfect chicken marinade for grilling, baking, or sautéing, which means the chicken is anything but bland and boring. Flavorful, delicious healthy recipes are just the best!

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 12 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 302 kcal

36. CHICKEN & HUMMUS GREEK WRAP

Chicken & Hummus Greek Wrap – here I am again with another healthy lunch recipe. So easy yet so full of flavor and perfect for lunch on the go.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 479 kcal

37. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Make this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup and you’ll have many healthy meals because the tortilla soup freezes well. That, plus it’s healthy but so darn tasty that you’ll want to have it around all the time.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs
• Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 467 kcal

38. HEALTHY CHICKEN FAJITAS MEAL PREP | MEAL PREP ON A BUDGET (JUST $3.37!)

Most people think that delicious healthy recipes cost a lot of money. But you can totally make a list of healthy meal ideas that are budget friendly. Add the Healthy Chicken Fajitas Meal Prep | Meal Prep On A Budget (Just $3.37!) on the list – it’s delicious and unbelievably cheap.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 455 kcal

39. BUTTERNUT SQUASH INSTANT POT CHILI

Vegan, hearty, and super fast, this Butternut Squash Instant Pot Chili bursts with flavors and it’s one of the best healthy dishes to make during Fall months.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 149 kcal

40. STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Stuffed Bell Peppers are great for easy healthy meals – they are loved by the entire family, they are healthy, and oh-so-good.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 490 kcal

41. QUINOA LENTIL SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Packed with tasty goodness, this Quinoa Lentil Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is perfect for a hearty meal.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 425 kcal

42. LOW CARB TURKEY BURGER BOWL WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

Lunch bowls are the easiest healthy lunch recipes. They are versatile, packed with healthy goodness, and very quick to put together. This Low Carb Turkey Burger Bowl with Sriracha Mayo is no exception – it’s very tasty and it makes for a filling lunch.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 492 kcal

43. CREAMY GARLIC TUSCAN SHRIMP

If you use almond milk instead of cream and sweet potato noodles instead of regular pasta, you can make Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp lower in refined carbs and fat. Simple healthy recipes can be fancy too.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 327 kcal

44. HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Surprise your family with healthy dishes that do not taste or look healthy like this Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan. This recipe is a lighter and healthier version of the well-loved classic chicken parmesan.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 345 kcal

45. SPAGHETTI SQUASH PAD THAI

All meals can be turned into healthy meals. Including your favorite Thai dishes. Just look at this Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai recipe if you don’t believe me.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 410 kcal

46. TURKEY AND QUINOA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

This Turkey And Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe belongs on your list of dinner ideas – it’s great for a weeknight dinner and quick too, just 35 minutes to make it.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 420 kcal

47. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Cauliflower is such a wonderful and versatile ingredient that is great in many simple healthy recipes. You can easily turn it into rice and serve it as a side dish but you can also make this Slow Cooker Chicken Cauliflower Curry for a full delicious meal.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs
• Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 313 kcal

48. CHICKEN COBB MASON JAR SALAD

Mason jar salads are the best easy lunch ideas. They are quick, easy, and yummy. Here’s a Chicken Cobb Mason Jar Salad recipe you can try for lunch.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 364 kcal

49. CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP RECIPE

Fresh, simple, comforting, and totes delicious lunch idea - Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe. Only 208 calories and ready in 35 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 208 kcal

50. FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

I like Flank Steak With Chimichurri Sauce a lot. And the Chimichurri sauce is to die for.

Recipe Notes:

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 600 kcal

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