Sunday cooking is the best. It's not stressful like weekday cooking. It's therapeutic. You can take your time with it. You can run out to the store if you forget something. You can make big batches of deliciousness and eat them all week. Glorious! If you're on a diet, you can use this meal prep time to whip up some yummy, but waist-friendly recipes to enjoy all week. Because we all know planning is everything when you're watching what you eat.
Click through the slideshow to find 4 make-ahead delicious dishes you can make on Sunday and eat all week long.
1. Healthy Mexican Casserole
Ingredients: Cilantro, corn, green bell peppers, jalapeno, red bell peppers, red onion, refried beans, chilli powder, salt, cumin, tortillas, low fat Mexican shredded cheese, enchilada sauce.
Calories: 230
Source: Pinch of Yum
2. Skinny Carbonara
Ingredients: Spaghetti noodles, egg yolks, parmesan cheese, bacon, garlic, peas, salt, pepper, parsley.
Calories: 233
Source: Womanista
3. Balsamic Chicken With Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, cooking spray, asparagus, red bell peppers, onion, carrots, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sugar, fresh rosemary, dried oregano or thyme, sage.
Calories: 401
Source: Skinny Taste
4. Skinny Broccoli and Mixed Vegetables Stir Fry
Ingredients: Vidalia onions, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, steamed broccoli, portobello or white mushroom, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, snow peas, carrots, baby corn, water chestnuts, chicken or tofu, kale. Plus sauce ingredients:
apple cider vinegar, honey or agave, ginger, white miso paste, cayenne pepper.
Calories: 499
Source: Averie Cooks