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Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep

Prep versatile components instead of seven identical boxed meals.

A practical prep session

Cook a grain, prepare legumes, roast vegetables, wash salad ingredients, make a dressing and prepare one protein that stores safely. During the week, recombine those components into bowls, salads and dinners.

Keep food safety in mind

Storage times vary by ingredient and preparation method. Follow appropriate food-safety guidance and refrigerate perishable foods promptly.

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