7 Meals from 1 Costco Haul: My Spring Meal Prep
I recently stopped by Costco to stock up on some essentials and ended up with a pretty great haul. I managed to plan out a full week of meals using just a few of the items I picked up, and I’m excited to share the details with you. As the weather starts to warm up, I’m looking forward to taking my meals outside and enjoying the spring weather.
My Costco Haul
I spent around $100 on the following items: a rotisserie chicken, a pack of salmon fillets, a bag of brown rice, a crate of eggs, a bunch of asparagus, a bag of frozen mixed berries, and a block of cheddar cheese. These staples will hopefully last me a while and provide a good base for my meals. I also grabbed some fresh spinach and a loaf of whole grain bread, which I knew would come in handy for lunches and snacks.
- Rotisserie chicken: $5
- Salmon fillets (4): $15
- Brown rice (20 lbs): $15
- Eggs (2 dozen): $3
- Asparagus (1 bunch): $4
- Frozen mixed berries (4 lbs): $10
- Cheddar cheese (1 block): $6
Meal Prep Plan
Here’s a rough outline of the meals I prepped using my Costco haul:
- Monday: Chicken and asparagus stir-fry with brown rice (20 minutes to cook)
- Tuesday: Salmon and spinach salad with whole grain bread (15 minutes to prepare)
- Wednesday: Scrambled eggs with cheese and toast (10 minutes to cook)
- Thursday: Chicken and rice bowls with roasted asparagus (25 minutes to cook)
- Friday: Grilled salmon with roasted vegetables and quinoa (30 minutes to cook)
- Saturday: Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs, cheese, and spinach (20 minutes to cook)
- Sunday: Chicken and vegetable soup with whole grain bread (40 minutes to cook)
I spent around 2 hours on Sunday prepping all of these meals, which works out to about 15-20 minutes per meal. Not too bad, considering I’ve got a week’s worth of food taken care of.
Tips and Variations
One thing I’ve learned from meal prepping is that it’s all about finding ways to mix and match ingredients to keep things interesting. For example, I used the same rotisserie chicken for both the stir-fry and the chicken and rice bowls. I also like to keep a few pantry staples on hand, like olive oil, salt, and pepper, to add some flavor to my meals. If you’re looking to take your meals outside, consider investing in a portable cooler or some reusable containers to make transport and storage a breeze.
What do you use for meal prep containers, and do you have any favorite spring recipes to share?
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