Meal Prep Made Simple: Recipes We Love
At Empower Movement Physical Therapy, we talk a lot about movement, healing, and recovery—but fueling your body well is just as important. Nutritious meals don’t have to be complicated or boring. With a little meal prep, you can set yourself (and your family) up for success all week long.
We love Defined Dish and Ambitious Kitchen for inspiration!
Here are some of our go-to recipes and resources that make healthy eating doable (and delicious):
Dinners:
Turkey & Sweet potato hash (my favorite!):
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
1 pound ground turkey
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
1⁄2 cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 eggs (optional)
Directions:
In a nonstick skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add pre-cooked ground turkey.
Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well.
Add pre-cooked diced sweet potatoes.
Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. If you’re really
hungry, crack an egg or 2 in there and let cook for a few mins. Top with
shredded cheese and allow it to melt.Top with diced avocado.
Remove skillet from heat, wait at least a second (I know it’s hard)....
plate and EAT!
YIELDS 4 SERVINGS. ENJOY FOR BREAKFAST OR DINNER.