Why I Love Meal Prepping Lunches
Lunch Meal Prep Idea – Taco Bowls! There’s something so satisfying about opening the fridge and knowing lunch is already taken care of. This one-skillet meal prep is super easy and packed with flavor—plus it gives me a head start on the week. Whether you work from home or head to the office, having something healthy and homemade ready to go can be a total game changer. No scrambling, no takeout guilt, and no hangry 3pm decisions. Just warm it up and enjoy.
This week’s prep is one of my favorites because it checks all the boxes: fast, flexible, and filling. I used vegetarian crumbles, but you could easily sub in ground turkey, chicken, or beef if that’s your thing.
A Great Way to Sneak in Veggies (And Clean Out the Fridge)
I love a meal where you can load in whatever veggies you’ve got on hand. This skillet is the perfect base for that. Here’s what I used this week:
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8 baby bell peppers, chopped
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½ red onion, diced
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1 can black beans, rinsed
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½ package frozen fire-roasted corn
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2 heaping tbsp black bean dip
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Fresh cilantro
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Frontera taco sauce
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1 package vegetarian crumbles
To make it:
1️⃣ Sauté the peppers and onions on low heat for about 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Add in the veggie crumbles (or ground beef, chicken or turkey) and cook through.
3️⃣ Stir in the black beans, black bean dip, and taco sauce.
4️⃣ Let it all simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors really come together.
This dish is hearty and satisfying, but still light and veggie-forward. And it’s super versatile—if you’ve got zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, or leftover roasted veggies, toss them in!
How Meal Prepping Supports Weight Loss Goals
Meal prep doesn’t just make life easier—it also helps me stay on track with my health goals. When I already have a nutritious, tasty lunch portioned out, I’m way less tempted to grab fast food or snack all afternoon. One serving of this mix (about 1 cup) is just 1 Weight Watchers point, which blows my mind because it tastes so rich and satisfying.
Plus, switching it up during the week keeps it fun. Here are a few ways I’ll be enjoying it:
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With tortilla chips as a dip
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Wrapped in a low-carb tortilla
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Piled onto a baked potato
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Served over rice or cauliflower rice
Meal prepping takes the guesswork out of lunch—and honestly, anything that makes healthy eating easier and more affordable is a win in my book.
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