Over 50 Healthy Dinners That Make Amazing Next-Day Leftovers

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!

Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry

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Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

Turmeric Lentil Stew
Running to the Kitchen

Turmeric Lentil Stew

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Indian-Spiced Chard With Tofu
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Indian-Spiced Chard With Tofu

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Cooking Classy

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Tomato Lentil Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jamie Young

Tomato Lentil Soup

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"Tortilla-Less" Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

"Tortilla-Less" Soup

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Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Detoxifying Carrot Ginger Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Detoxifying Carrot Ginger Soup

Roasted Roots Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Roasted Roots Soup

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Coconut Pumpkin Bisque
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Coconut Pumpkin Bisque

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Detox Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Detox Soup

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Healing Veggie Bisque
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Healing Veggie Bisque

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Broccoli and Arugula Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Broccoli and Arugula Soup

Paleo Vegetable Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Paleo Vegetable Soup

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Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Next-Day Turkey Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Michelle Bell

Next-Day Turkey Soup

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Kale Potato Bean Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Michelle Bell

Kale Potato Bean Soup

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Low-Calorie Black Bean Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Michelle Bell

Low-Calorie Black Bean Soup

Lima and Lentil Bean Soup
Turista Chef

Lima and Lentil Bean Soup

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Spicy Chicken Chili
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spicy Chicken Chili

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Squash, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Squash, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup

Vegan Creamy Broccoli Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Vegan Creamy Broccoli Soup

Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

Avocado Pesto Pasta
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Avocado Pesto Pasta

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Vegan Stuffed Shells
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Stuffed Shells

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Vegetable Medley Pasta
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Vegetable Medley Pasta

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Spicy Cauliflower Lasagna
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spicy Cauliflower Lasagna

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Low-Cal Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Low-Cal Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Noodle Kugel
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Noodle Kugel

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Penne Alla "Not-Ka"
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Penne Alla "Not-Ka"

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Spaghetti Carbonara
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spaghetti Carbonara

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Vegan "Bolognese"
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegan "Bolognese"

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High-Protein Pasta Bake
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

High-Protein Pasta Bake

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Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino

Soba Noodle Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Soba Noodle Salad

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Pasta in Pink Sauce
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pasta in Pink Sauce

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