25+ Simple High Protein Meal Prep Recipes for Under $5
About this recipe
Meal prepping can be a game changer for anyone looking to save time and money while eating healthy. In this video, Joey Suggs shares a straightforward approach to high-protein meal prep that won't break the bank, with each meal costing under $5.
This recipe features a variety of proteins and vegetables, making it versatile and easy to customize based on your preferences. Whether you're bulking, cutting, or just trying to maintain a healthy diet, these meals are designed to fit your needs.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute the chicken breast with another protein if desired, but the recipe specifically calls for 3 pieces of chicken breast.
- The recipe uses 1 lb of extra lean ground beef and 1 lb of 99% fat-free ground turkey, which can be swapped for other lean meats if necessary.
- For the carbs, 2 bags of jasmine rice are used, but you could opt for brown rice or quinoa as alternatives.
Tips from Joey Suggs’s video
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) before starting to ensure it's ready for the sweet potatoes and chicken.
- Chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking and toss them with avocado oil and seasoning before baking.
- Cook the ground beef and turkey in the same skillet to save time, using similar seasonings for consistency in flavor.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe yields 9 servings.
- What is the total cooking time for this meal prep?
- The total cooking time is about 60 minutes.
- What can I use instead of jasmine rice?
- You can substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or quinoa.
- How long do I cook the sweet potatoes and chicken in the oven?
- Cook the sweet potatoes for about 35-45 minutes and the chicken for 25-30 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Joey Suggs: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a bowl.
- 3
Spray the sweet potatoes with avocado oil and season with Kinders seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Spread the sweet potatoes on a lined baking pan and place in the oven.
- 5
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, then place them on a baking pan.
- 6
Add the chicken to the oven to cook for 25-30 minutes alongside the sweet potatoes.
- 7
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with Kinder's wood fire garlic and blend seasoning until browned.
- 8
Remove the ground beef and cook the ground turkey in the same skillet with similar seasoning until browned.
- 9
Boil water in a pot and add the jasmine rice, cooking for about 10 minutes before draining.
- 10
Microwave the mixed vegetables, rice cauliflower, and broccoli according to package instructions until cooked.
- 11
Once the sweet potatoes and chicken are done, remove them from the oven.
- 12
Prepare the mashed potatoes by mixing 130g of mashed potato mix with 600g of water, then cook according to package instructions.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Inferred water quantity for mashed potatoes based on typical preparation.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Joey Suggs’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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