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Over 50 Healthy Dinners That Make Amazing Next-Day Leftovers

Meal Prep For Lunch and Dinner

Over 50 Healthy Dinners That Make Amazing Next-Day Leftovers

Meal Prep For Lunch and Dinner
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

If you find yourself thinking "meal prep is hard" and "I hate leftovers," then you haven't seen these recipes. Maximize your cooking time and get the most out of your meal prep by making healthy recipes that are not only delicious but also optimized for leftovers. Soups, stews, curries, and pastas are great reheated. That way, the time you take to cook will yield not one but two (or three!) meals so you can save time — for your workouts, of course!

  • Stir-Fry and Curry
  • Soup, Stew, and Chili
  • Pasta
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    Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry

    Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
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    Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry

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    Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

    Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry
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    Get the recipe: cauliflower "rice" stir-fry

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    Turmeric Lentil Stew

    Turmeric Lentil Stew
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    Get the recipe: turmeric lentil stew

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    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

    Get the recipe: beef and broccoli stir-fry

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    Indian-Spiced Chard With Tofu

    Indian-Spiced Chard With Tofu
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: Indian-spiced chard with tofu

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    Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
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    Get the recipe: chicken and vegetable stir-fry

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    Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

    Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: spaghetti squash pad Thai

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    Tomato Lentil Soup

    Tomato Lentil Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jamie Young

    Get the recipe: tomato lentil soup

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    "Tortilla-Less" Soup

    "Tortilla-Less" Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: "tortilla-less" soup

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    Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

    Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: butternut squash lentil soup

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    Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup

    Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: split pea and sweet potato soup

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    Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

    Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: coconut curry butternut squash soup

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    Detoxifying Carrot Ginger Soup

    Detoxifying Carrot Ginger Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: detoxifying ginger-carrot soup

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    Roasted Roots Soup

    Roasted Roots Soup
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    Get the recipe: roasted roots soup

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    Coconut Pumpkin Bisque

    Coconut Pumpkin Bisque
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: coconut pumpkin bisque

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    Detox Soup

    Detox Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy

    Get the recipe: detox soup

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    Healing Veggie Bisque

    Healing Veggie Bisque
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: healing vegetable bisque

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    Broccoli and Arugula Soup

    Broccoli and Arugula Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: broccoli and arugula soup

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    Paleo Vegetable Soup

    Paleo Vegetable Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: Paleo vegetable soup

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    Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

    Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: bean and sweet potato soup

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    Quinoa Minestrone Soup

    Quinoa Minestrone Soup
    Image Source: Generation Y Foodie

    Get the recipe: quinoa minestrone soup

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    Next-Day Turkey Soup

    Next-Day Turkey Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Michelle Bell

    Get the recipe: next-day turkey soup

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    Kale Potato Bean Soup

    Kale Potato Bean Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Michelle Bell

    Get the recipe: kale potato bean soup

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    Low-Calorie Black Bean Soup

    Low-Calorie Black Bean Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Michelle Bell

    Get the recipe: low-calorie black bean soup

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    Lima and Lentil Bean Soup

    Lima and Lentil Bean Soup
    Image Source: Turista Chef

    Get the recipe: lima and lentil bean soup

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    Spicy Chicken Chili

    Spicy Chicken Chili
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: spicy chicken chili

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    Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

    Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lauren Hendrickson

    Get the recipe: black bean and sweet potato soup

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    Cauliflower Soup

    Cauliflower Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: cauliflower soup

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    Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

    Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

    Get the recipe: Italian sausage, white bean, and kale soup

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    Squash, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup

    Squash, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: squash, sweet potato, and carrot soup

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    Vegan Creamy Broccoli Soup

    Vegan Creamy Broccoli Soup
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy

    Get the recipe: vegan creamy broccoli soup

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    Healthy Beef Stew

    Healthy Beef Stew

    Get the recipe: healthy beef stew

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    Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

    Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: dairy-free mac and cheese

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    Avocado Pesto Pasta

    Avocado Pesto Pasta
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: avocado pesto pasta

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    Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo

    Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: cauliflower fettuccine alfredo

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    Vegan Stuffed Shells

    Vegan Stuffed Shells
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

    Get the recipe: vegan stuffed shells

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    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: butternut squash mac and cheese

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    Vegetable Medley Pasta

    Vegetable Medley Pasta
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem

    Get the recipe: vegetable medley pasta

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    Spicy Cauliflower Lasagna

    Spicy Cauliflower Lasagna
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: spicy cauliflower lasagna

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    Low-Cal Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce

    Low-Cal Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: vegan-friendly spaghetti recipe

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    Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

    Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: low-cal fettuccine alfredo

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    Broccoli Pesto Bake

    Broccoli Pesto Bake
    Image Source: Sarah Lipoff

    Get the recipe: broccoli pesto bake

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    Noodle Kugel

    Noodle Kugel
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: noodle kugel

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    Penne Alla "Not-Ka"

    Penne Alla "Not-Ka"
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: penne alla "not-ka"

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    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Spaghetti Carbonara
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: spaghetti carbonara

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    Vegan "Bolognese"

    Vegan "Bolognese"
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

    Get the recipe: vegan "bolognese"

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    High-Protein Pasta Bake

    High-Protein Pasta Bake
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: high-protein pasta bake

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    Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad

    Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: veggie-packed pasta salad

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    Fusilli With Raw Tomato Sauce

    Fusilli With Raw Tomato Sauce
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Susannah Chen

    Get the recipe: fusilli with raw tomato sauce

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    Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino

    Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem

    Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino

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    Soba Noodle Salad

    Soba Noodle Salad
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

    Get the recipe: soba noodle salad

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    Pasta in Pink Sauce

    Pasta in Pink Sauce
    Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

    Get the recipe: pasta in pink sauce

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