In our latest Teaching Kitchen video, we shared four recipes designed to make meal prep easier, more flexible, and full of wellness benefits for the whole family. Here’s a quick recap of the dishes and some of the key tips we covered along the way. Check out the full Teaching Kitchen video here https://unitedwellbeing.uhg.com/wellbeing-library/
Pasta Bake
This recipe is a true meal prep hero. It serves as a base that can be adapted with different grains, vegetables, or flavor additions like sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs such as sage or basil. It’s also freezer-friendly—just remember to give it a little extra oven time if baking straight from frozen.
Off-the-Cuff Stir Fry
The goal here was to show how easy it can be to pull together a flavorful stir fry with whatever you have on hand. The keys are a very hot pan and a few pantry staples—garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and coconut milk. From there, you can toss in leftover vegetables and build flavor with curry paste or finish with a peanut sauce simmered into the coconut milk. Not only is this a great way to reduce food waste, but it’s also a simple strategy for getting more vegetables onto your plate.
Chia Seed Pudding & Baked Avocado Egg with Pico de Gallo
These two recipes are quick, nutritious breakfast options packed with benefits. Chia seed pudding offers a boost of soluble fiber, which supports gut health and helps close the fiber gap that most Americans fall short on. The baked avocado egg is rich in healthy fats like monounsaturated fats and pairs perfectly with fresh pico de gallo for a balanced, flavorful start to the day. To make the baked avocado egg recipe even more balanced, pair it with an English muffin in the morning for a filling breakfast that will be sure to power you through the morning.
Wellness and Meal Prep Takeaway
Meal prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming—these four recipes show how a few flexible bases and smart ingredient swaps can set you up for success during a busy week. From freezer-friendly pasta bake to quick breakfast options, each dish is designed to save time while still delivering on nutrition. Along the way, you’re also building balanced meals that are rich in vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats—helping you stay fueled and nourished without the stress of last-minute cooking!
