Burrito bowl - Meal prep

5 day lunch meal prep for 1 person. There are multiple items, but I have listed preparation steps in a slightly optimized way. It should take about 1 hr 15 minutes to prepare everything.
You might want to make another batch of fresh salsa and avocado sauce mid week.
Burrito bowl - Meal prep
5 day lunch meal prep for 1 person. There are multiple items, but I have listed preparation steps in a slightly optimized way. It should take about 1 hr 15 minutes to prepare everything.
You might want to make another batch of fresh salsa and avocado sauce mid week.
Steps
- 1
Commbined shopping list:
Yellow rice, 2 bell peppers, 3 onions, 5 tomatoes, 1 block tofu, Black beans, 2 jalapeño, sour cream, Cilantro, taco seasoning - 2
Step 1: Take Everything Out & Prep Your Workspace
- 3
Step 2: Chop All Vegetables
Efficiency Tip: Chop everything in one go to avoid repeated work later.For Fajitas: Slice 2 bell peppers + 2 onions into thin strips.
For Salsa: Dice 3 tomatoes, finely chop ½ onion + 1 jalapeño, and roughly chop cilantro.
For Black beans (optional): Puree 2 tomatoes+finely chop ½ onion + ½ jalapeño
For Tofu Marinades: Mince 1 garlic clove for Korean tofu or just use garlic powder. - 4
Step 3: Start Cooking Yellow Rice
Follow package instructions to cook rice.
Let it cook while doing other steps.
When done, spread it on a tray to cool before storing. - 5
Step 4.A : Cook the Proteins in Air Fryer
You can do two different types of tofu. You can do both or just one.
Mexican Air-Fried Tofu (3 servings)
Cut 1 tofu block into cubes and toss with:
1 tbsp oil
1.5 tsp taco seasoning
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 min, shaking halfway. - 6
Step 4.B : Cook the Proteins in Air Fryer
Korean Gochujang Tofu (2 servings) - (Takes 12 min total)
Cut 1 tofu block into cubes and toss with:
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey/brown sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
Air-fry at 380°F (190°C) for 10-12 min. - 7
Step 5: Cook Fajita Veggies
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan.
Add sliced onions + bell peppers, stir-fry on high heat for 5-6 min.
Add 1 tsp taco seasoning + ½ tsp paprika, stir for another 1-2 min.
Remove from heat and store in an airtight container. - 8
Step 6: Cook Black Beans
Heat 1 tsp oil in a small saucepan.
Add ½ tsp cumin + ½ tsp paprika
Optional: fry onions, jalapenos, and pureed tomato.
Add 1.5 cups cooked black beans + salt.
Stir for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. - 9
Step 7: Make Fresh Salsa
In a bowl, mix:
3 diced tomatoes
½ chopped onion
1 chopped jalapeño
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp lime juice
Store in an airtight container. - 10
Step 8: Make Avocado Cream Sauce
In a food processor, blend:
1 avocado
2 tbsp sour cream/Greek yogurt
½ jalapeño
2 garlic clove
1 tbsp lime juice
2-3 tbsp cilantro
Salt to taste
Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent browning. - 11
Final Daily Routine
Take out one meal container (Rice + Beans + Fajitas + Tofu).
Reheat:
Rice & Beans: Microwave for 1.5 min.
Tofu: Microwave or air-fry for 3 min at 350°F.
Fajita Veggies: Best reheated in a pan (2 min) for freshness.
Top with Salsa, Avocado Sauce, fresh avocado slices before eating.
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