Weekend Prep
Shopping & Planning
- Review meal plan for the week
- Check pantry inventory
- Make shopping list
- Shop for fresh ingredients
- Sort and organize ingredients
Pro Tips
- Shop early morning for best produce selection
- Check for seasonal ingredients
- Buy herbs last to maintain freshness
Vegetable Prep
- Wash all vegetables
- Chop onions and store
- Cut vegetables for roasting
- Prepare salad ingredients
- Store prepped vegetables properly
Storage Tips
- Use airtight containers
- Add paper towels to absorb moisture
- Label containers with dates
Grains & Legumes
- Cook quinoa for the week
- Prepare brown rice
- Soak and cook chickpeas
- Make hummus
- Portion and store
Cooking Tips
- Cook grains in broth for extra flavor
- Make extra for freezing
- Cool completely before storing
Weekday Organization
Container Prep
- Clean all meal prep containers
- Label containers with days
- Organize refrigerator space
- Set up grab-and-go station
Cooking Schedule
- Prepare proteins for 2-3 days
- Roast vegetable batches
- Make dressings and sauces
- Portion meals into containers
Success Tips
Quality Control
- Check food freshness daily
- Rotate ingredients as needed
- Monitor portion sizes
- Adjust seasoning preferences
Sustainability
- Use reusable containers
- Minimize food waste
- Compost vegetable scraps
- Plan for leftovers