Meal Prep Week-Long Power Bowls

Name: Meal Prep Week-Long Power Bowls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 small (680 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (4 cups); 4 cups (500 g) brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved*; 1 medium (800 g) cauliflower, chopped into small florets (4 heaping cups); 1 medium (230 g) red onion, peeled and chopped; 2 large (500 g) red bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups (400 g) uncooked quinoa**; 1 medium (370 g) English cucumber, chopped; 1 medium (135 g) bunch green onions, chopped; 2 cups (255 g) grape tomatoes (1 dry pint); Chopped lettuce/greens (Romaine, Iceberg, kale, etc); Salad dressing***; Ripe avocados; Cooked beans or lentils; Nuts and seeds (I use hemp hearts and roasted pepitas); Hummus or pesto

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

I love having prepped food in the fridge, but don’t love doing hours of meal prep each week. So I came up with this simple method that takes just 25 minutes of active prep time. The healthy food components can be enjoyed for several days in power bowls, wraps, and even stirred into soups! Power bowls are so fun for family meals because you can switch up the veggies and toppings to suit each palate, giving kids control to build their own bowls. This recipe is also a handy make-ahead option if you’re having friends over for a meal. Simply chop all the veggies the night before and refrigerate them in containers. Just before your guests arrive, pop the veggies into the oven, cook the quinoa, and prep the toppings. After cooking, you can all have fun assembling your own power bowls and everyone will be super impressed by the stunning rainbow-coloured meal!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:05:50 GMT