Meal prep a week’s worth of delicious Mediterranean diet lunches in under an hour.

What’s not to love about meal prep?

And the best part yet-all of the prep work can be done in under an hour.

Best Poached Chicken

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We already mapped out the prep plan for you (shopping list included!

If you end up making more than you need, use the leftovers for dinner this week.

Why Mediterranean?

Sheet-pan roasted vegetables on a baking sheet topped with fresh herbs

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell

The Mediterranean diet has long been recognized as one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to eat.

Let’s Get Started!

Work backward and start with the recipe that takes the longest to prepare.

bowl of quinoa

While things are cooking, you’ve got the option to prep the other menu items.

Start by preheating the oven to 450F for theSheet Pan Roasted Root Vegetables.

The secret is using bone-in breasts and adding white wine and herbs to the poaching liquid.

herb vinaigrette

Jen Causey

Don’t eat meat?

Skip this step and move onto Step 2.

We includedveganandvegetarianlunch ideas at the bottom of the page.

Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl

Super-Fast Meal Prep:Pick up pre-cooked chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken at your grocery deli.

This simple recipe is the perfect example of the Mediterranean diet.

This recipe makes enough for lunch this week, plus leftovers for dinner.

Vegetarian Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Salad

Don’t need that much veg?

This recipe is easy to cut in half.

Super Fast Meal Prep:Pick up pre-chopped vegetables from the produce section of your grocery store.

Roasted Veggie & Hummus Pita Pocket

This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy!

This high-protein, fiber-rich grain will help give your meal more satisfying staying power.

Super-Fast Meal Prep:Buy pre-cooked rice from the grocery store for even faster meal prep.

Loaded Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad

Just add the ingredients and shake to combine.

Step 5: Assemble Your Lunches!

crumbled feta + 1 Tbsp.

Vegetarian Quinoa & Veggie Grain Bowl

sunflower seeds + 1-2 Tbsp.

hummus + 1/2 cup roasted veggies + 1/2 cup mixed greens + 1 Tbsp.

crumbled feta cheese + 1 Tbsp.

sunflower seeds + 1-2 Tbsp.