Recipe photo: Greg Dupree.
A quick search on the web led me toEatingWell’s recipe forFreezer Bean & Cheese Burritos.
And they have, in no uncertain terms, changed my life.
Photo:Recipe photo: Greg Dupree. EatingWell design.
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Theyre satisfying, budget-friendly and packed with protein and fiber.
Theyre also endlessly customizable.
So when I say thatanyonewould benefit from adding these to their meal-prep rotation, I speak from experience.
The recipe is fast, easy and made with ingredients I always keep on hand.
The salsa and spices form the flavor base of the burritos.
Once cooked, the burritos hold up nicely and keep warm in a thermos until lunchtime.
But none of that is necessary (except the hot sauce, because I like spicy food).
They add flavor more than heat.
Take the dreaded afternoon slump, for instance.
She commonly hears from clients that a protein-packed lunch can make that midday productivity-nosedive disappear entirely.
Ive found cooked taco meat and shredded rotisserie chicken are easy add-ins.
As a working parent, I dont know how Id survive without some semblance of meal prepping and planning.
Its a necessary and intentional approach to our nutrition and personal well-being.
Of course, home-cooked meals and snacks cost significantly less than store-bought or restaurant options.
Meal prepping also naturally helps us optimize our overall nutrition and protein intake.
The psychological benefits of meal prepping are the most underappreciated, though.
As Pelitera points out, The most overlooked benefit of meal prepping is the mental relief it brings!
By eliminating daily decision-making around food, meal prepping reduces decision fatigue and alleviates food-related stress.
The Bottom Line
These burritos arent just lunchthey contribute to a better lifestyle.
And the return on investment is far greater than what Ive put in.
I hope youll join me in the freezer burrito revolution.
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