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Save time and energy this month by meal prepping some delicious dinner recipes! No more wondering what to make for dinner, since these dishes can be made in advance for multiple meals throughout the week. Another bonus? They take no more than 30 minutes to prepare, keeping your time in the kitchen to a minimum. Options like our warming Chickpea Noodle Soup or our colorful Grilled Vegetable & Black Bean Farro Bowls are perfect ways to enjoy a flavorful meal all month long. 

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

This cozy noodle soup is the kind of simple meal that’s worth keeping in your weeknight rotation. It starts with an aromatic base of carrots, celery and onion simmered in vegetable broth and gets heartiness plus fiber and some plant-based protein from chickpeas and whole-wheat rotini. Light yet satisfying, this chickpea noodle soup is perfect for cold evenings, easy lunches or anytime you need a bowl of comfort.

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Easy White Bean Skillet

This easy white bean skillet brings together pantry staples and fresh greens for a comforting plant-based meal. Sweet onion, tomatoes and garlic form a rich, savory base for creamy white beans. A handful of spinach adds freshness and color, and a sprinkle of Parmesan ties everything together with salty richness. Served alongside toasted whole-wheat baguette slices for dipping, it’s a fast, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a simple weekend supper.

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Chopped Broccoli & Chickpea Salad

This hearty broccoli-chickpea salad is packed with satisfying texture and flavor from tender chickpeas, crunchy almonds, sweet golden raisins and tangy feta cheese. A mash of feta forms the base of the creamy, lemony dressing, coating every bite.

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Grilled Vegetable & Black Bean Farro Bowls

These bowls are filled with all the hearty goodness of a black bean and veggie burrito, minus the tortilla. Nutty, chewy farro takes the place of rice, and the veggies are grilled with a zesty lime vinaigrette. The bowls are delicious at room temperature, but you can also heat the beans with a splash of vegetable broth and reheat the vegetables in a small skillet.

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Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich

This Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich takes the satisfying combination of creamy, savory and tangy flavors from the original dish and gives it the sandwich treatment. We add a handful of peppery arugula to give a vibrant bite to every mouthful, but you can use baby spinach in its place if you prefer.

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Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup

This cozy soup turns humble ingredients into a bowl of golden comfort. Tender cabbage and creamy cannellini beans simmer together with aromatic spices for warmth and depth, while a splash of lemon juice at the end brightens every spoonful. It’s light yet satisfying, full of fiber and antioxidants, and easy enough for a weeknight.

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Meal-Prep Chili-Lime Chicken Bowls

Skip takeout and whip up these equally delicious and easy-to-make burrito bowls at home. They're great for a fast and easy dinner or a healthy meal to pack for work throughout the week.

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High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad

This caprese chickpea salad is a fresh, protein- and fiber-packed, plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite. It combines creamy mozzarella pearls, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil with hearty chickpeas for a satisfying dish. A simple balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. It’s quick to prepare, colorful and bursting with summery flavor.

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Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing

For this healthy 30-minute dinner, treat your veggies like pasta and cook until al dente, or just done. If you have a little extra time, double or triple the lemon-tahini dressing and use it to quickly dress a salad or as a sauce for steak or shrimp.

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Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps

These chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric, with its bright golden hue, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap or serve it over greens if you prefer.

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Loaded Chicken & Broccoli Salad

This loaded chicken and broccoli salad is a protein-packed powerhouse that doesn’t skimp on the classic “loaded” flavors you love. With tender, juicy chicken and crisp, fresh broccoli as the base, this salad delivers a satisfying bite in every forkful. A creamy dressing ties everything together, while mix-ins like crispy bacon, shredded cheese and scallions add layers of flavor. It’s the perfect salad for a high-protein lunch or dinner that keeps you full and energized.

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Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls

This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots, chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50% of your daily dose of fiber, which is key for weight loss, energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches. Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.

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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

This easy black bean soup takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor in just minutes. Cream cheese melted in at the end gives this soup a silky texture. Pair it with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a simple, comforting meal.

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Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This recipe produces a large batch of sweet-and-spicy ground chicken studded with crunchy cashews and celery—making it great for easy weeknight entertaining or meal prepping.

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High-Protein Black Bean Salad

In this high-protein salad, black beans take center stage. As the main source of plant-based protein, they make the salad satisfying, with their creamy texture pairing perfectly with sweet potato, crisp veggies and a citrusy dressing. It’s an easy, filling option for lunch or dinner—especially for those looking to add more plant-powered protein to their diet.

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Green Goddess Grain Bowl

This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.

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No-Chicken Salad Sandwich

This no-chicken salad sandwich, made with chickpeas, is a delicious plant-based alternative to the classic chicken salad. Mashing the chickpeas creates a creamy texture that blends seamlessly with Greek-style yogurt, celery, pecans and grapes for flavor and crunch. Serve it on whole-grain bread, in a wrap, over a salad or with crackers for an easy lunch.

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Gut-Healthy Miso Cup Soup

This soup is packed with gut-healthy ingredients like miso, a fermented paste that may improve digestion as well as reducing gas and bloating. The base of the soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave. If you don’t wish to travel with vegetable broth or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use reduced-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water. Cover and let the soup stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

Curry doesn't have to take hours to prepare. With the help of our sheet-pan meal-prep chicken (see associated recipe) and some cooked whole grains, you can make these meal-prep bowls in just a few minutes! Keep them in the fridge for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight or for healthy grab-and-go lunches throughout the week.

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Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce

In a vegan riff on green goddess dressing, cashews provide a creamy base with tons of flavor from herbs and apple-cider vinegar. Drizzle it all over this bowl of quinoa and roasted vegetables to make a satisfying vegan dinner or easy packable lunch that is ready in just 30 minutes.

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Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.

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Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls

This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwaveable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

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Marry Me White Bean Soup

This Marry Me White Bean Soup borrows inspiration from the beloved Marry Me Chicken recipe with a combination of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream and Parmesan. Here, those same flavors are transformed into a hearty, soul-warming vegetarian soup with white beans taking center stage. Finished with basil and extra cheese, it’s cozy, crowd-pleasing and sure to win hearts at the table.

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Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl

This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado, plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.

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Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Whip up a batch of these flavorful grain bowls and store them in lidded containers to stash in the fridge for easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches all week long.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup

Loaded with umami from tomatoes, creaminess (and fiber!) from beans and bright flavor and satisfying mouthfeel from lemon, this vegetarian-friendly soup is super delicious. And it could be on your table in 30 minutes. Plus, it's jam-packed with nutrients from spinach, and we cut the salt by using low-sodium vegetable broth and unsalted cannellini beans.

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Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowls

With a handful of shortcut ingredients from your grocery store, including precooked rice packets and seasoned baked tofu, you can prepare several high-fiber, high-protein meals in about 15 minutes.

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Quinoa Avocado Salad

Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.

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Salmon Sushi Grain Bowl

Get all the delicious flavors of sushi without the time-consuming rolling with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.

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Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad

This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies—like blanched broccoli or fresh bell peppers—would be delicious too.

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I eat bread every day, sometimes in every single meal. It’s a part of every culture for a reason: Bread can support healthy digestion, healthier pregnancies, provide essential carbohydrates, boost your protein intake and support your heart health, depending on the type. It’s also just delicious, and sometimes that’s all you need! 

The more fresh and whole-ingredient-focused your bread is, the better. But that could also lead to faster spoiling. Even if you buy a loaf from the grocery store, slices can quickly become spotted with fuzzy mold. And some breads turn out to have a seriously rock-hard, could-break-glass texture after a day. Bread needs the right environment to thrive. Linen bread bags are best suited for artisan loaves, while sandwich breads and English muffins are better stored in a bread box. I’m also a huge fan of freezing slices of fresh bread in a large, durable, reusable bag. Regardless of what you choose, remember that bread needs just the right amount of oxygen and moisture. All of the below options help you strike that difficult balance. 

 Best Bread Storage at Amazon

• Plastic-Free Wrap: Bee's Wrap Beeswax Wraps for Bread, $15 
• Let Crusty Artisan Loaves Breathe: Jumpstick Linen Bread Bag Set, $24
• $5 Apiece: New Living Cotton and Linen Bread Bag Set, $10
• Best for Multiple Loaves: Etmi Bamboo Bread Box, $29 (was $33)
• Best for Freezing: Stasher Mega Stand-Up Silicone Large Bag, $31 (was $35)

Bee's Wrap Beeswax Wraps for Bread

$15 at Amazon

My favorite beeswax wrap brand makes a size specifically for storing bread, whether you’re proofing or storing the finished loaf. It’s made with beeswax, cotton, plant oils and tree resin. It seals with the warmth of your hands, creating a tight finish that lets excess moisture out but keeps the rest in, making it the perfect material for preserving loaves’ freshness. 

Keeki Bag Beeswax Lined Bread Bag for Homemade Bread and Sourdough

$28 at Amazon

This similar version comes with a drawstring, ideal for storing whole, round loaves. It, too, is lined with wax to keep just the right amount of moisture in for a soft interior, crusty exterior and a mold-free finish. If you’ve been wondering how to store sourdough loaves, this is an excellent pick for you. 

Jumpstick Linen Bread Bag Set

$24 at Amazon

Linen is an optimal material for bread, especially if you have a whole, artisan-style loaf that you want to keep out for a few days to cut and eat. The linen is breathable and light, covering your loaves just as much as you need. Once you do cut the bread, I recommend putting it cut-side down on your counter. This helps keep the interior nice and fluffy! 

New Living Cotton and Linen Bread Bag Set

$10 at Amazon

At $10 for two, this inexpensive option is made using a cotton and linen blend. The breathable nature of both materials provides the right environment for warding off mold and preventing rock-hard loaves, whether you’re enjoying sandwich bread or an artisan loaf. I appreciate that the longer shape suits more oblong-shaped loaves. You can also continue to reuse the bags over and over again. 

Oggi Stainless Steel Roll-Top Bread Box

$34 at Amazon

Don’t overlook this seemingly vintage form of kitchen storage. Bread boxes encourage an excellent environment for homemade or store-bought bread. Because they come with a door, they will contain moisture and help shield your bread from light, while still allowing enough airflow. This simple bread box has a roll-top door that provides plenty of space to grab whatever you need. The door is also see-through, so you know exactly what’s inside. 

Etmi Bamboo Bread Box

$33 $29 at Amazon

If you prefer a wooden option, this bamboo bread box is equally as aesthetically pleasing as it is effective. The vintage-inspired door has a beautiful ribbed design, while the box itself is a neutral-toned bamboo. The door folds down like an oven to give you plenty of space to add multiple types of bread or remove loaves for slicing. 

Stasher Mega Stand-Up Silicone Large Bag

$35 $31 at Amazon

My favorite bread storage method is to freeze it. I immediately cut my sourdough loaves from the bakery and put them into an airtight bag, then place them in the freezer for weeks, if not months. I grab a slice at a time and pop it into my air fryer toaster oven to refresh it for breakfast. This Stasher bag is one of the few reusable silicone options that’s big enough to hold slices and is durable enough to protect bread from freezer burn. It has a super airtight seal—more so than any plastic bag we’ve tried. 

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