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1. Dinner · Day 1
   Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

   $12.90

   Warm quinoa with spinach, tomato, and lemon dressing.

   Serves 4 · easy · 30 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • quinoa $1.25
   • broth $3.99
   • spinach $1.49
   • tomato $1.29
   • lemon $3.49
   • oil $1.39

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl combines fluffy quinoa with wilted spinach, fresh tomato, and lemon dressing—a light, bright dinner or lunch. This mediterranean recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 1.5 cup quinoa
   - 3 cup broth
   - 3 cup spinach
   - 2 tomato
   - 1 lemon
   - 2 tbsp oil
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Rinse 1.5 cup quinoa if package directs. Cook in 3 cup broth per package until fluffy; fluff with fork.
   2. Mince garlic if using. Heat half the 2 tbsp oil in a pan; wilt 3 cup spinach 2 minutes.
   3. Dice 2 tomato. Juice 1 lemon.
   4. Toss warm 1.5 cup quinoa with spinach and 2 tomato.
   5. Whisk remaining 2 tbsp oil with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   6. Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture; toss well.
   7. Taste and adjust salt and lemon.
   8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
   9. Top with feta if you have it—optional upgrade.
   10. Divide into bowls.
   
   Serving
   Serve as a light main or side to grilled chicken. Refrigerate up to 3 days; dress lightly if making ahead.
   
   Cook tips
   - Cook quinoa in broth for more flavor than water.
   - Wilt spinach just until collapsed.
   - Season dressing before tossing—hard to fix after.
   - Room-temperature bowls suit this dish in summer.
   

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2. Lunch · Day 3
   Chicken Rice Lunch Bowl

   $18.38

   Seasoned chicken over fluffy rice with steamed vegetables.

   Serves 4 · easy · 35 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • chicken $2.49
   • rice $1.33
   • frozen vegetables $2.69
   • oil $1.39
   • paprika $3.49
   • salt $6.99

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Chicken Rice Lunch Bowl combines seasoned pan-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and tender vegetables—a balanced meal-prep friendly lunch. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 1 lb chicken
   - 1.5 cup rice
   - 2 cup frozen vegetables
   - 2 tbsp oil
   - 1 tsp paprika
   - 0.5 tsp salt
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Cook 1.5 cup rice according to package directions; fluff and keep warm.
   2. Season 1 lb chicken with 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and pepper.
   3. Heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F.
   4. Rest chicken 5 minutes; slice into strips.
   5. Cook 2 cup frozen vegetables in same pan 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
   6. Season vegetables lightly if needed.
   7. Divide 1.5 cup rice among bowls.
   8. Top with chicken and vegetables.
   9. Spoon pan juices over bowls.
   10. Serve immediately while warm.
   
   Serving
   Pack components separately for meal prep. Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat chicken to 165°F.
   
   Cook tips
   - Pat chicken dry before searing.
   - Rest before slicing.
   - Do not overcook frozen vegetables.
   - Taste rice before serving.
   

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3. Lunch · Day 5
   Pork Fried Rice

   $20.48

   Savory fried rice with pork, egg, and vegetables.

   Serves 4 · medium · 35 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • rice $1.33
   • pork $2.49
   • eggs $8.89
   • soy sauce $3.69
   • frozen vegetables $2.69
   • oil $1.39

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Pork Fried Rice is a savory one-pan meal with diced pork, scrambled egg, vegetables, and soy-seasoned rice—best with day-old chilled rice. This asian recipe serves 4 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 3 cup rice
   - 0.75 lb pork
   - 2 eggs
   - 3 tbsp soy sauce
   - 1.5 cup frozen vegetables
   - 2 tbsp oil
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Cook 3 cup rice ahead and spread on a tray to cool completely, or use leftover chilled rice.
   2. Dice 0.75 lb pork into small pieces. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl.
   3. Heat 1 tablespoon 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
   4. Scramble 2 eggs quickly; break into pieces and remove to a plate.
   5. Add remaining 2 tbsp oil. Stir-fry 0.75 lb pork 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
   6. Add 1.5 cup frozen vegetables; cook 2 minutes until heated.
   7. Add rice, breaking up clumps. Drizzle 3 tbsp soy sauce over; toss 2–3 minutes until heated through.
   8. Return eggs to pan; toss to combine.
   9. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.
   10. Serve immediately from the hot pan.
   
   Serving
   Serve in bowls with extra soy sauce. Refrigerate leftovers 3 days; reheat in hot skillet with splash of oil.
   
   Cook tips
   - Cold day-old rice fries best—fresh rice gets mushy.
   - High heat gives wok-style flavor.
   - Have everything prepped before heating the pan.
   - Do not crowd the pan when browning pork.
   

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