Meal Prep-Rezepte: einfach, schnell, lecker | ALDI Nord (2024)

FAQs

Why is it so hard to meal prep? ›

It can be time consuming. You have to figure out what you're going to make, go grocery shopping, and then actually cook the food. Another reason meal planning is so hard is that it can be difficult to stick to a plan when life gets busy. It can also be expensive.

For each meal, think in building blocks: a protein to fill you up, a veggie to pack on the nutrients, and a grain for energy. Choose ingredients that you can whip into a variety of meals and snacks throughout the week.

Watch for changes (smell, color, texture, and mold) to your meal prep food as a sign that it's gone bad. If you're unsure if food has spoiled: when in doubt, throw it out. A combination of fridge and freezer meal prep is the safest way to prep an entire week of cooking meals at one time.

Meal-prepped soups and stews can last up to four days in the fridge. Chicken and rice can last up to five days in the fridge. Meal prep salads can last up to three days in the fridge. Meal prep food can also be stored in the freezer.

Look for BPA-free stainless steel meal prep containers, like these (they're also dishwasher safe!). Silicone Meal Prep Containers are nice because they're usually collapsible, too. After eating, you can collapse them for easy transport home!

People often ask how many meal prep containers to buy. Of course, this is largely going to depend on how many people you are meal prepping for and how many meals per week you are trying to prep. If you are a single person just starting to meal prep, I would purchase a four or six set of meal prep containers.

What size is best for meal prep? ›

If you're looking for a set of identical containers for meal prep, we suggest buying multiples in one of two sizes: either the 3.2 cup or the 4.7 cup—both are roomy enough to hold a sandwich and a side, a grain bowl, a hearty amount of soup, or generous green salad.

When you're prepping, focus on choosing easy-to-cook, bulk-packaged foods that store well. My recommendation is to mix and match from these categories and go to town: Protein: Chicken breast, lean ground beef, pork tenderloin, flank steak, lean lunch meat (turkey breast, ham, or roast beef) and low-fat beef jerky.

The Shelf Life of Refrigerated Meal Preps

Typically, refrigerated meal preps last between 3 to 5 days, depending on the ingredients used. However, this relatively short window can be a challenge for many people, as it requires diligent planning and scheduling to ensure that all meals are consumed before they spoil.

Stick to a Schedule

The point is that you should schedule time in your calendar for meal planning, the same way you would for anything else important to you like your workouts and your quality time with loved ones. That way, you can be sure you'll actually do it.