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u/Xafenn · 7 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

I've been really happy with this brand, these are the ones I got, https://www.amazon.com/Compartment-Containers-Lifetime-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B0768T7CWC

u/LouisesRabbytEars · 7 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

It's really cool that your gf wants to start meal prepping, she definitely should give it a try! :)

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Bear with me in case this turns into a 'novel'...

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The first and maybe best piece of advice I can give is to take the whole mystique out of it. Meal prepping really is not some mysterious, ritualized, uncharted intimidating endeavor that you need to meticulously set up for. There's honestly not much more to it than cooking foods that you (1)enjoy and (2)will keep well for a few days in the fridge and/or freezer. As much as people hate to hear it, and there honestly is a debate over this, meal prepping can really be thought of as glorified leftovers. You cook a meal and eat it later on. To some people that qualifies as leftovers. To others, you might as well have cursed their sweet granny to burning hell for even daring to say that. Semantics.

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You'll want to first decide your purpose for meal prepping.

  • Do you want to save money?
  • Do you want to eat healthier in general? Or do you have specific health needs or goals like counting macros or reducing sodium intake, etc.?
  • Do you want to merely save time and not have to think about what you'll be eating every day?
  • Do you want to just experiment and try new dishes you otherwise wouldn't have been interested in before?

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    Get an idea of the purpose of your meal prepping. Then you'll get into equipment.

  • Plastic containers such as the ones pinned to the top of this subreddit are great if you want more containers and want to spend less. They're more lightweight than glass, and most of them are microwaveable. You'll want BPA free. Some may not last as long, and some don't hold up over multiple washings very well. But the better ones are good for pretty much anything you want to make. It sort of depends on if you have issues with plastics or not.
  • Glass (my own preference) is heavier and more pricey for the the number of containers you'll get in a set, but the better ones, such as these, can go in the microwave and in the oven, are dishwasher safe, freezer safe, and durable. They'll usually come with either 0, 1, or 2 dividers (making them 1 big compartment, 2 compartments, or 3) and, like the plastic ones, have snap-on lids. It's a personal preference, really.
  • There are rectangular, square and even round containers that will be available. It all depends on the meals you'll be making most often - baked chicken, wild rice and asparagus would suit well in a 2 or 3 compartment container. A teriyaki stir fry would work in anything, and even a round container, making it basically a teriyaki bowl.
  • You might want to get small plastic ramekins with leak-proof lids to hold condiments like sauces and dressings IF you think you'll be using them. It isn't a must-have, but can be a nice addition. Also smaller bowls to hold fresh fruit or nuts as a side dish come in pretty handy, but again, not totally necessary.
  • Amazon has a treasure-trove of good containers, and probably other places like the Container Store.
  • You'll amass containers as time goes on, and as you start to realize exactly what you needs are. Start with a few basics to get going.

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    Yummy, now the food part:

    As far as meal prep recipes, your limit is Google. Literally Google and Pinterest and anywhere else you can find a recipe, so basically the sky is the limit. Many dishes can be made into a meal prep - the recipe does not have to be "meal prep specific". Spaghetti and meat sauce can be a meal prep (my husband had that last week). Casseroles, meat dishes, slow cooker meals like stroganoff or pot roast, pasta dishes, Asian food dishes, fish...too many to name, as long as it will keep well for a few days and reheat well. Again, your purpose for meal prepping comes into play big time here:

  • If you're prepping solely for budget purposes, then a blackened miso cod dish with truffles isn't gonna cut it. You'll want to look for good sales on ingredients at the store, search online for delicious meals you can make on a budget, etc. Many 'mom' blogs are excellent sources for this as they'll show how to make great dishes to feed a large family (for meal prepping, the "large family" is you, but over the course of a few days!). Many time-saving meal preps will be found within budget-friendly recipe sources as well.
  • For healthy prepping, look for substitutes of familiar favorites. Spaghetti squash and zucchini can be shred into noodles that beautifully mimic pasta noodles, cutting a significant amount of carbs. Turkey sausage or meatless options can sub for pork. Big portobello mushrooms can make excellent substitutes for ground meat patties in a meatless burger. Learn which veggies are sources of which vitamins and minerals you want to add to your diet. There are more health-conscious meal and recipe sites than there are grains of sand on Earth, so it should be super easy to find what you're looking for. If you're into macros, again, many many sources for that information to get you started.
  • If health and budget don't concern you as much, and your cooking options are pretty broad, then you have literally A TON of recipe options. As with any other recipes for meal prep, what you want are foods that you'll enjoy. The more you like the food, the less you'll mind eating it for 3, 4, 5 days, and you'll look more forward to actually cooking the food and discovering new dishes and techniques. Make it fun. Restaurant and fast food copycat recipes can be excellent for this IF the dishes hold up well to being refrigerated or frozen for several days. You can search online for advice on certain foods, but a lot of it is trial and error, honestly. Carino's restaurant has this Garlic Jalapeno Tilapia dish that I absolutely adore, but how often do we actually ever go there to eat it? Occasionally in the distant past, never now. So several years ago I found a perfect -- I mean PERFECT copycat recipe. Better than the original. I decided a few months ago to give it a shot for meal prep. Hah. It wasn't terrible, the taste was still really good, but the reheating wasn't problem free, and it wasn't great after 4 days. Would I do it again? Yes, but ONLY as a 2-day meal prep. Trial and error.
  • Don't depend solely on r/MealPrepSunday for recipe inspiration. I cannot stress this enough. There is a WORLD of fantastic food ideas out there, and it honestly doesn't take that much searching. There are many cookbooks as well, and the more you search, the more you'll find exciting new possibilities. Try to have some ideas in mind as to what you want to eat, and then find it.
u/earthwormjimwow · 3 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

Looks like the same set I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768T7CWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The lids have silicon rubber gaskets, which are very easy to remove and put back in place. There's a bunch of different "brands" selling the same product. Here's another:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S/ref=dp_cerb_3

u/ashthecat15 · 3 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

[LARGER PREMIUM 5 SET] 2 Compartment Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lifetime Lasting Snap Locking Lids Glass Food Containers BPA-Free, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe (4.5 Cups, 36 Oz.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cq80AbS9CFZRD

u/sebkul · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

The containers are good size, but the lids don't seal well. Some lids stay closed, some pop off. Not too happy with them. I bough them on Amazon here.

However, I bough this and they snap shot and work perfectly.

BTW: This breakfast is too big. Next week, I'll need to scale it down a bit.

u/Kaprica6 · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

[LARGER PREMIUM 5 SET] 2 Compartment Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lifetime Lasting Snap Locking Lids Glass Food Containers BPA-Free, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe (4.5 Cups, 36 Oz.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RvbcBb4GY9QQJ

u/MacBreeeezy · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

Yep! Got them off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_8qfQBb1X7XTFF

They’re spendy but worth it. I never had too many problems with plastic ones but these are more robust and easier to clean.

u/s_valle52 · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

I have these for my boyfriend, I have a smaller set for me. The top is plastic but the container is glass
Hopefully this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/Compartment-Containers-Lifetime-Microwave-Dishwasher-x/dp/B0768T7CWC

u/selflessGene · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday


Highly recommend people using plastic containers switch to glass for your health. Heated plastic releases potentially toxic chemicals.

Bought one of each of the following last week. One has a partition, the other doesn't. They're about the same size.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768TGMXT?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf