Gluten Free Meal Prepping for Two

Posted by Jalal Official on December 9th, 2021

Even though the epidemic has yet to wane, modern life is busier than ever, and many of us are still fighting to get everything done each day. Meal preparation, which may be as elaborate or as minimal as needed, is becoming more popular as a way to save time. When you\'re in a relationship where you\'re both busy every day or on certain days of the week, meal planning may be a lifesaver as well as a relationship saver.

Coming up with meal ideas might be difficult whether you and your spouse are both gluten sensitive or celiac, or they\'re gluten-free in solidarity with you (or vice versa). Meal prep ideas that adhere to your gluten-free lifestyles maybe even more difficult to come up with, since many meal preps include pasta and other wheat ingredients. To make things even simpler, I\'ve started researching gluten-free freezer meals and tools that might help with meal prep.

Here are some of my suggestions for gluten-free meal preparation for two people, as well as how to make it something that benefits both of you.

Assume Joint Responsibility

It\'s very unusual for one person to be better at cooking than the other in a partnership, or even in a pair of friends, but it doesn\'t mean they should do everything. Meal planning saves time by compressing all of the cooking into an hour or two on a non-working day, such as Sunday. While one of you may believe it is OK to do so, you may begin to hate the other for their lack of participation.

When it comes to meal preparation, sharing responsibilities may entail a variety of things:

Working together to prepare meals, for example, one person cutting up the veggies while the other does the cooking. Taking weekly turns. If one person is much better at cooking, the other may assume entire responsibility for cleaning both after the prep and after each meal.

Find a method for both of you to feel like you participated in each meal; this will not only help to maintain your relationship (romantic or platonic), but it will also make the food more enjoyable to consume. You should also share the burden of coming up with food ideas that are appropriate for your gluten-free lives.

What to Look for in Gluten-Free Frozen Foods and Meals

Gluten-free freezer meals and items aren\'t all created equal! Contrary to what many fad dieticians assert, a gluten-free label does not always imply that a product is healthful. Only purchase gluten-free items that use natural ingredients to replace the texture, taste, or protein that gluten would normally supply.

When looking for gluten-free freezer dinners and associated items, I search for the following labels:

Soy-free - although soy is a wonderful plant-based protein, current agricultural practices have shown it to be ecologically detrimental, so it\'s better to avoid it.

Non-GMO - Even if genetically modified organisms are as safe as the FDA asserts, they are still a somewhat needless alternative when presented alongside organic items.

Plant-based protein comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and is typically more nutritious than traditional frozen animal products.

Ingredient transparency - prepared meals shouldn\'t have a big list of components; instead, look for alternatives that are simple and visible.

Lower calorie range - many manufacturers will bulk up their goods with various fillers, inflating the calorie count to unhealthy levels; extra calories will be stored as fat.

In light of the above, I prefer Dr. Praeger\'s goods since they check all of the aforementioned boxes and match our gluten-free lives, while there are comparable items that may provide similar advantages.

Ideas for Meal Preparation

I used Dr. Praeger\'s goods for the following, but other choices may work just as well.

Salads like Roast Veggie and Puff Salad are great for meal prep since they\'re easy to make and can be prepared quickly when it\'s time to eat. Fresh or leftover roast veggies combined with Dr. Praeger\'s Puffs and served with quinoa, couscous, or brown rice create a nutritious lunch or supper. To get the most out of your meal, make a dressing of your choice ahead of time and add it shortly before serving.

Frittata with Baked Veggies

Dr. Praeger\'s has the right recipe for this on their website, and it makes for fantastic meal prep that you\'ll want to repeat. I\'ve even made their Hash Browns without the sweet potato and found it to be much simpler and tastier.

Tacos de Pescado with Salsa

Another fantastic recipe from Dr. Prager\'s website, these gluten-free Fish Sticks are topped with a fresh slaw that\'s filled with plant-based protein. Check it out here, and feel free to substitute their vegetarian sausage or plant protein burger patties for the fish sticks.