19 New Meal Prep Lunch Recipes to Try in 2019 (2024)

New year, new meal prep recipes to try! I’m all about adding variety to my meal prep rotation, especially lunches. And I’m really bored of seeing the same 10-12 recipes when I type in ‘meal prep lunches’ on Pinterest (yes, I do it too!). I’m shining the light on some newer meal prep lunch recipes that were freshly published in 2018 – so you’ve got some options. Here are 19 NEW Meal Prep Recipes to Try in 2019 and beyond!

1. Instant Pot Chicken Yakitori Meal Prep

If you just got a new Instant Pot, this is the perfect meal prep for you! This Instant Pot Chicken Yakitori is a modern twist on a Japanese classic that also works great as a freezer meal! – Instant Pot Chicken Yakitori from Meal Plan Addict

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2. Easy Turkey Pinwheels Meal Prep

I’m obsessed with those pinwheels from the grocery store deli, but it can get expensive to buy the premade ones. So I decided to make my own at home! These pinwheels have turkey, cream cheese, and spinach inside, but they’re easy to personalize! – Easy Turkey Pinwheels Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan

Photo: Project Meal Plan

3. Korean BBQ Chickpea Bento Bowls

These vegan meal prep bowls are the best way to add more plant-based protein to your diet. They’re packed with zucchini, carrots, brussels sprouts, and served with BBQ chickpeas over rice. Chickpeas have never sounded so good to me! – Korean BBQ Chickpea Bento Bowls from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Photo: Sweet Peas and Saffron

4. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Meal Prep

The best way to get the most out of your Instant Pot is to cook multiple things at once!Pressure cook easy buffalo chicken meatballs and fluffy quinoa TOGETHER in this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Meal Prep (+ oven directions too)! – Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan

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5. Meal Prep Whole30 Greek Lamb Meatball Bowls

I have to admit I’ve never had lamb before, but I’m tempted to try this during our January Whole30! Even if you’re not doing Whole30, you can still 100% add these to your lunch rotation to try something different! – Meal Prep Whole30 Greek Lamb Meatball Bowls from Eat the Gains

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6. Crunchy Healthy Turkey Salad Meal Prep

Colorful, crunchy, healthy – not sure what more I could want in a lunch salad! I bet this would be perfect with leftover holiday turkey. A perfect meal prep salad with creamy Tahini dressing – and of course, no microwave needed! – Crunchy Healthy Turkey Salad Meal Prep from Recipes from a Pantry

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7. Meal Prep Chicken Quinoa Fried “Rice” Bowls

Quinoa provides a lot more fiber and protein than white rice, so it’s a good swap to try out every once in a while. My absolute favorite quinoa swap recipe is Quinoa Fried “Rice”. It involves the same flavors as your classic fried rice, but with a slightly healthier twist! – Meal Prep Chicken Quinoa Fried “Rice” Bowls from Project Meal Plan

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8. Egg Roll in a Bowl Meal Prep

This colorful meal prep is an delicious low carb option – made with broccoli cole slaw, ground pork, and a delicious Asian sauce. It has only 7g net carbs per serving and looks super simple to make! – Egg Roll in a Bowl from Sweet Peas and Saffron

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9. Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch Meal Prep

This Chicken & Hummus Plate Lunch Meal Prep is so simple yet incredibly filling and delicious! Get back to basics with fresh cut bell pepper, carrot, cucumbers, paired with a perfect portion of chicken breast, cheese slices, and grapes for a touch of sweetness. Easy to follow portioning instructions and photos included! –

Photo: Project Meal Plan

10. Orange Tofu Chickpea Bowls Meal Prep

If you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just trying to reduce your meat intake (meatless Monday!), these bowls are for you! I’m also drooling over this orange sauce made from fresh squeezed oranges! Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner. – Orange Tofu Chickpea Bowls Meal Prep from She Likes Food

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11. Baked Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep

These meals have everything you need for a perfect meal prep: an easy marinade made with ingredients you might already have on hand, flavorful baked chicken served over rice, all your veggies in a delicious side salad, and four servings of lunch to get you through the week! – Baked Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep from Meal Plan Addict

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12. Healthy Philly Cheese Steak Meal Prep Bowls

This meal prep goes all in with flank steak, roasted peppers and onions, massaged kale, and HOMEMADE QUESO (that is actually vegan and not bad for you).If you’re craving red meat and tons of veggies, this meal prep recipe is for you! – Healthy Philly Cheese Steak Meal Prep Bowls from Fit Foodie Finds

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13. Chicken Meatballs Two Ways Meal Prep

Tasty little bites of chicken meatball goodness over your favorite pasta with roasted veggies on the side… four portions, TWO WAYS. Add variety to your meal prep with this double sheet pan meal prep! – Chicken Meatballs Two Ways Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan

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14. Greek Chickpea Salad Pita Meal Prep

All my favorite meal prepping bloggers do such amazing things with chickpeas! This is an easy, no-cook vegetarian meal prep option that can be thrown together in around 15 minutes. – Greek Chickpea Salad Pita Meal Prep from Meal Plan Addict

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15. Bulgogi Korean Beef Bowls

Skip the Korean takeout and try meal prepping something full of flavor! These bowls are loaded with a variety of veggies including mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, cabbage, and more! –Bulgogi Korean Beef Bowls from Carmy

Photo: Carmy

16. Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

Just because you’re going low carb, does not mean you have to go low flavor or low creativity. These bowls have taco-seasoned meatballs, cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, and are topped with a little cheese and sour cream. And only 5g net carbs! – Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Photo: Sweet Peas and Saffron

17. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes! The chicken thighs are perfectly saucy and tender, everything is cooked in the Instant Pot together (love the pot-in-pot method!!), and it reheats well in the microwave so it’s perfect for meal prep. –Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan

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18. Pizza Chicken Roll Ups Meal Prep

This one comes from my recent feelings of chicken boredom a few months ago. When it gets boring, stuff it! Also, pizza! Delicious flavors without all the bad stuff. And who doesn’t love a side of pineapple for your pizza? – Pizza Chicken Roll Ups Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan

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19. Spicy Ground Turkey & Cabbage Stir Fry Meal Prep

This is my husband’s favorite meal prep of 2018. It’s full of veggies, loaded with flavor, and easy to adjust for your own spiciness preference. Serve it with rice or any kind of grain, or enjoy by itself! –

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This is tons of lunch meal prep inspiration with fresh ideas from this past year! I hope you find a few new favorite meal prep lunch recipes on this list, all while saving yourself time and money by prepping ahead! Thanks for reading19 New Meal Prep Lunch Recipes to Try in 2019!

If you liked this, I think you’ll enjoy my yearly meal prep listicles from prior years. While they are technically dated, the information does not expire! Here are more great places to look for meal prep inspiration:

• 17 Ways to Start Meal Prepping in 2017
• 18 Ways to Start Meal Prepping in 2018

Happy Meal Prepping!