Week of Healthy Meal Prep: March 18-22

March 14, 2019
Photo: Ivan Yeh
Each week, we’re bringing you 5 weeknight recipes you can make in 45 minutes or less. To make it even easier, we’re helping you meal prep! Sign up for our newsletter, ThePrep, and get the recipes, plus tips, advice, and more, every weekend, right in your inbox.
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Monday: Curry-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Caitlin Bensel
View Recipe: Curry-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Be sure to rub the paste under the skin to keep it from sticking or burning. Serve with a side of All the Green Things Salad to round out your meal. 

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Tuesday: Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Photo: Victor Prostasio
View Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Horseradish-crusted corned beef pairs with tender cabbage and herbed potatoes for the ideal St. Patrick's Day feast. Make a batch on Sunday, and have enough for leftovers tonight.

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Wednesday: Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Photo: Rachel Johnson
View Recipe: Beef and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Russets aren't the only spuds worth stuffing. Smoke and heat, achieved with chili powder and ground red pepper, work particularly well with sweet potatoes.

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Thursday: Roasted Shrimp With White Beans and Feta

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
View Recipe: Roasted Shrimp With White Beans and Feta

Roasting shrimp in the oven is a hands-off route to bringing out robust flavor; the method also helps prevent overcooking, keeping shrimp tender. Prep tip: It's easier to grate the rind before juicing the lemon.

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Friday: Mushroom and Arugula Pizza

Photo: Greg Dupree
View Recipe: Mushroom and Arugula Pizza

There’s no better place to slip in some extra leafy greens than on a pizza. Peppery arugula adds a burst of tangy freshness that pairs perfectly with deeply savory toppings. Mushrooms are the ideal stand-ins for traditional cured meat toppers that are laden with sodium; a mix of cremini and portobello adds meaty, umami-rich flavor and earthiness

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Treat Yourself: Matcha Green Beer

Photo: Ivan Yeh
View Recipe: Matcha Green Beer

We partnered up with Seth Piracci, owner of The Starliner bar in Brooklyn, New York, to create a better-for-you alternative to green Guinness for your upcoming St. Patty’s Day party.

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