When you're short on time, it's handy to make meals ahead<\/a> and stash them for later. Prep these healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes for a quick and easy solution to mealtime. With fresh veggies, lean protein, and whole grains, they're part of a balanced diet and a busy schedule.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t <\/p>\n This mostly hands-off slow cooker vegetable stew<\/a> includes beans for protein and creamy butternut squash. Cook up a big batch and enjoy the warming dish for lunch or dinner all week.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n \t <\/p>\n Barley<\/a>, a nutty, chewy, and heart-healthy grain, turns a salad into a meal. With tomato, bell pepper, red onion, feta, and herbs, you can assemble this Greek-style salad<\/a> up to a few days ahead of time. To keep the textures fresh, toss with dressing just before serving.<\/p>\n \n\t 03of 14<\/p>\n Chicken thighs, diced tomatoes, beans, and quinoa make a complete high-protein meal. Topped with melty cheese, the slow cooker burrito bowl<\/a> reheats well, too. Leave off the cheese or replace it with a dairy-free alternative if desired.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n A colorful Buddha bowl<\/a>, full of different textures and flavors, makes for a delightful healthy lunch. You can cook the quinoa<\/a> and tofu ahead of time, as well as prep the veggies and make the dressing. All you have to do at mealtime is toss it all together.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n \t <\/p>\n Whole wheat and vegan, these pumpkin muffins<\/a> are a great way to start the day. They will keep in an airtight container on the counter for a few days and can also be frozen for longer storage<\/a>. Just let them defrost and enjoy.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n \t <\/p>\n Incredibly easy to make, cannellini white bean soup<\/a> is vegetarian and well balanced. The pasta and beans will keep you full throughout the day. The soup will keep for at least a few days in the fridge and reheats nicely.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n Turkey salad<\/a> is a lean and delicious lunch, especially when served on whole wheat or gluten-free bread. Store in the fridge and enjoy a scoop whenever hunger strikes. It also makes a tasty topping for a green salad.<\/p>\n \n\tChicken Stew With Vegetables<\/li>\n Hearty and full of lean poultry and veggies, chicken stew with vegetables<\/a> is a cinch to make in the oven and tastes great the next day. Reheat any leftover stew in the microwave or on the stovetop, and it'll taste just as good, if not better, than the day you made it.<\/p>\n \n\t <\/li>\n This recipe makes a big pot of white bean chili<\/a>, full of flavorful spice and healthy protein. It's vegan and gluten free and keeps for four or five days in the fridge. Pack it up for lunch or serve it with cornbread<\/a> and salad for dinner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Casseroles are always great make-ahead meals. You can even assemble this chicken and cauliflower casserole<\/a> minus the cheese, wrap it tightly, and freeze it. Bake the frozen casserole<\/a> for twice the recommended cook time, adding the cheese halfway through.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you're short on time, it's handy to make meals ahead and stash them for later. Prep these healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes for a quick and easy solution to mealtime. With fresh veggies, lean protein, and whole grains, they're part of a balanced diet and a busy schedule. 01of 14 Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew… <\/p>\n\n
\nSlow Cooker Vegetable Stew<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nEasy Greek-Style Barley Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n
Crock Pot Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowl<\/h2>\n
\nBuddha Bowl<\/h2>\n
\nWhole Wheat Vegan Pumpkin Muffins<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nCannellini White Bean Soup With Swiss Chard<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nPerfect Turkey Salad Sandwich<\/h2>\n
Low-Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole<\/h2>\n
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