#meal-prep

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Chinese Braised Beef Shank (酱牛肉, Jiang Niu Rou)

Introducing a Chinese beef shank recipe that features tender juicy braised beef in a rich and savory broth that’s full of aroma.

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-braised-beef-shank/

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2-Hour College Meal Prep

Heyoo now that I’m back in an apartment with a usable kitchen I thought I’d start doing recipe posts! A little bit about how I cook for college: traditional meal prep just doesn’t work for me (I don’t like restricting myself to eating the exact same thing multiple days in a row). What I do instead is cook a bunch of things that can then be made into different meals. I store them separately so I can just throw items together throughout the week. I have limited time, cookware, and kitchen space, so I also tend to only use a few pieces of equipment and cook everything at the same time. 

Here’s what I just made for my first week of class. You can make a week’s worth of several different meals in about 2 hours!

Components for the week (*no prep needed):

VEGGIES:

Herb-roasted baby potatoes/fries

Roasted sweet potatoes

Maple-balsamic brussel sprouts

Goat cheese tomato kale stir fry

Baby carrots*

PROTEINS:

Roasted chicken breasts

Fried tempeh

Veggie burgers*

Peanut butter*

CARBS:

Hummus*

Everything bagel slims

Jasmine rice

Ingredients (amounts don’t matter at all, and just depend on how much you want):

Baby potatoes

Sweet potatoes

Brussel sprouts

Cherry tomatoes

Goat cheese

Balsamic vinegar

Maple syrup

Frozen chicken breasts

Tempeh

Frozen veggie burgers

Hummus

Everything bagel slims

Jasmine rice

Peanut butter

Eggs

Cooking oil, balsamic oil, and seasonings of your choice

Supplies:

Oven and stove top (3 burners)

Cutting board and knife

1 mixing bowl and mixing spoon

Small pot for boiling

2 cookie sheets

2 frying pans

Spatula

Preparation

Take chicken out of freezer to begin thawing

Preheat the oven to 400F/205C.

Place a pot of water to boil

Place 2 frying pans on low heat with oil (I use about 1 tbsp of olive or coconut oil)

Cooking

I do all of these pretty much simultaneously, starting with the longest cooking times and using waiting time to prep the next food.

Roasted vegetables. Keeping separate, dice potatoes and sweet potatoes; half brussel sprouts. Julienne some potatoes if you want fries! Toss each with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I also like to add extra herbs to the potatoes and garlic to the brussel sprouts. Place in one layer on a cookie sheet and put into the oven for 30-40 min. Stir at 20 min for even cooking. When done, lightly drizzle balsamic vinegar and maple syrup on the brussel sprouts and toss.

Roasted chicken. If still frozen, microwave for 2ish minutes so the outside is thawed. Season as desired, then put into oven for 30-40 min. For the seasoning I typically just grab whatever is at the front of the spice cabinet, but I also like using bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, or lemon + honey.

Jasmine rice. A good ratio is 1 cup rice to 1 cup water. Reduce water to a simmer and cook rice for 15 min. When done: strain, stir, and leave to steam for 10 min.

Fried tempeh. Cut tempeh into thin slices (I do a lil’ less than a cm). Place in one layer on oiled frying pan. Turn when golden brown on one side. Done when both sides are golden brown. This is good as a dip in hummus, tahini, soy sauce, bbq sauce, teriyaki, etc. Also it smells soooo good when you fry it with coconut oil!

Goat cheese tomato kale stir fry: Chop kale and quarter cherry tomatoes. Put into frying pan on medium low heat with garlic. Cook until desired kale consistency is reached (I like to leave it a tiny bit firm). When done, add a small splash of balsamic vinegar and crumble goat cheese.

Meals

Here’s some ideas of what to make! (*no prep)

Breakfast

Goat cheese tomato kale stir fry omelette: Add to eggs in a frying pan for an easy omelette or scrambled eggs

Eggs and home fries: fry up some eggs and side with roasted potatoes

PB toast: toast an everything bagel and add peanut butter*

Lunch/Dinner

Chicken and fries (aka my childhood)

Veggie medley: potatoes, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and kale tomato stir fry

Vegetarian meal: tempeh + soy sauce, rice, roasted veggies

Classic dinner: rice, chicken, and roasted veggies

Veggie burger + bagel slim bun + hummus*

Snacks

Tempeh or carrots + hummus

Carrots + peanut butter (maybe it’s just me that likes this lol)*

Fries

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Hope this inspires you! This is my first post of this kind, so hit me up with comments on how to improve the format or ingredients you’d like to see posts about in the future!

[gastroplant]

The Only Vegan Chili Recipe You Need

This is the only vegan chili recipe you need. It has a bold, rich flavor, and a velvety consistency. Perfect for meal prep and made with wholesome ingredients. {Gluten-Free} Recipe => https://gastroplant.com/the-only-vegan-chili-recipe-you-need/

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Chinese Fried Stuffed Eggplant (炸茄盒, Zha Qie He)

A Northern Chinese delicacy, these fried stuffed eggplants feature a juicy filling, tender eggplant, and a super crispy crust.

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/fried-stuffed-eggplant/

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Braised Chestnut Chicken (板栗炖鸡)

A classic Shanghai dish, braised chestnut chicken is a super comforting dish that is very easy to prepare and extremely satisfying to eat.

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/braised-chestnut-chicken/

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Three Cup Chicken (三杯鸡)

Authentic Chinese restaurant-style flavors abound in this three cup chicken recipe that is simple to make with absolutely aromatic results.

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/three-cup-chicken/

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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

My Instant Pot whole chicken recipe brings you fall-off-the-bone flavorful chicken with a fragrant savory gravy.

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/instant-pot-whole-chicken/

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Chinese Chili (Sichuan Style)

Make a hearty pot of Chinese chili using Sichuan ingredients to create a super rich umami while maintaining the essence of a traditional chili. 

Recipe => https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-chili/