Batch cooking is a fantastic way to save time and ensure you have healthy meals ready to go. What are your best batch cooking hacks, strategies, and go-to recipes that work well for preparing in advance?
I always batch cook a huge amount of grains – quinoa, brown rice, or farro. They're super versatile and form the base of many meals throughout the week. Also, roast a big tray of mixed veggies!
Cooking a large batch of shredded chicken or ground turkey is a lifesaver. It can go into salads, wraps, pasta sauces, or stir-fries. Saves so much time on busy weeknights.
Prep all your produce at once! Wash, chop, and store veggies and fruits in airtight containers. This makes grabbing healthy snacks or adding them to meals incredibly quick.
Don't be afraid of freezing! Soups, stews, chili, and even individual cooked chicken breasts can be frozen. It prevents waste and provides ready-made meals for later.
Excellent tips! I especially resonate with the pre-chopped veggies, FreshFork, it makes such a difference. What about using kitchen gadgets for batch cooking? Any favorites?
My Instant Pot is a batch cooking superstar. I can cook huge quantities of grains, beans, or even chicken in a fraction of the time. Also, a good food processor for chopping!