7 Summer Meals from My Latest Costco Meal Prep Haul
I’ve been doing meal prep for a while now, and I’ve found that shopping at Costco can be a huge time-saver. I can buy ingredients in bulk and plan my meals for the week. This summer, I’ve been focusing on no-cook recipes to beat the heat.
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What I Actually Use
When I go to Costco, I tend to stick to the same staples: chicken breast, ground turkey, salmon fillets, and a variety of vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. I also pick up a few staples like quinoa, brown rice, and canned black beans. These ingredients can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to stir-fries.
- Chicken breast: I use this to make grilled chicken salads or as a protein source for my lunch bowls.
- Ground turkey: This is great for making tacos or meatballs for a quick and easy dinner.
- Salmon fillets: I season these with lemon and herbs and grill them for a healthy and flavorful dinner.
I’ve found that buying these ingredients in bulk saves me around $20-30 per week compared to buying them at my local grocery store. Plus, it takes me about an hour to shop and prep my meals for the week.
What I Skip
While Costco has a lot of great options for meal prep, there are some things that I tend to avoid. Pre-cut vegetables, for example, are often more expensive than buying them whole and chopping them myself. I also skip pre-cooked meats, as they can be high in sodium and preservatives.
- Pre-cut vegetables: These are convenient, but they can be pricey and often go bad faster than whole vegetables.
- Pre-cooked meats: While these can be tempting, I prefer to cook my own meats to control the ingredients and seasonings.
I’ve found that taking the time to chop my own vegetables and cook my own meats saves me money and allows me to control the ingredients and seasonings.
Tips for Summer Meal Prep
One of the biggest challenges of summer meal prep is keeping your meals cool and refreshing. I’ve found that using a lot of citrus and herbs can add flavor to my dishes without heating up the kitchen. I also like to make a big batch of salad or soup on the weekends and portion it out for the week.
I’ve been using a lot of no-cook recipes this summer, like salads and cold soups. These are great for hot days when I don’t feel like cooking. I’ve also been experimenting with grilling more, which is a great way to add flavor to my meals without heating up the kitchen.
What are some of your go-to summer meal prep recipes?
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