{"id":21574,"date":"2026-10-15T14:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21574"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:42:58","slug":"meal-prep-for-busy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people","title":{"rendered":"Win the Week with Meal Prep for Busy People"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The last thing you want after another long, busy day is to spend an equally busy evening scurrying around the supermarket and toiling away in the kitchen. Absolutely not \u2014 you want more time to catch up on your favourite TV show, spend time with the kids, go to the gym, or just rest.<\/p>\n<p>But you do have to eat. And that\u2019s where Gousto comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Our easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-services\">meal prep services<\/a> do the hard bit for busy mums, working professionals, and families with packed schedules.<\/p>\n<p>We offer pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door ahead of time, easy-to-follow recipe cards, and always delicious dinners.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;BUILD YOUR BOX TODAY&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fsignup%2Fbox-size&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Keep reading below to understand the benefits of weekly meal prep from our Gousto experts, find quick recipes to follow and save time in the week, and explore our range of Gousto offerings that help you meal plan and prep ahead of time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#The_Benefits_of_Weekly_Meal_Prep_for_Busy_Professionals_and_Families\" >The Benefits of Weekly Meal Prep for Busy Professionals and Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Saving_Time_and_Reducing_Food_Waste\" >Saving Time and Reducing Food Waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Removing_Impulse\" >Removing Impulse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Packing_in_Plants\" >Packing in Plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Let_Gousto_Recipe_Boxes_Do_the_Hard_Work_at_Dinnertime\" >Let Gousto Recipe Boxes Do the Hard Work at Dinnertime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#1_Pick_Your_Box_Size\" >1. Pick Your Box Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#2_Decide_on_a_Delivery_Day\" >2. Decide on a Delivery Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#3_Choose_Your_Recipes\" >3. Choose Your Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#4_Create_Delicious_Meals_in_Minutes_Not_Hours\" >4. Create Delicious Meals in Minutes, Not Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#5_Subscriptions_that_Suit_You\" >5. Subscriptions that Suit You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Recipes_Designed_to_Save_You_Time\" >Recipes Designed to Save You Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Batch_Cooking\" >Batch Cooking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Quick_Easy\" >Quick &amp; Easy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Heat_Eat\" >Heat &amp; Eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Prepped_in_5\" >Prepped in 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#10-Minute_Meals\" >10-Minute Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#20-Minute_Meals\" >20-Minute Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Balanced_Recipe_Ideas_for_Busy_Families_and_Professionals\" >Balanced Recipe Ideas for Busy Families and Professionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Black_Bean_Squash_Chilli_With_Feta_And_Avocado\" >Black Bean &amp; Squash Chilli With Feta And Avocado<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Cheesy_Courgette_Fritters_With_Fried_Egg_And_Crispy_Bacon\" >Cheesy Courgette Fritters With Fried Egg And Crispy Bacon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Banh_Mi-Style_Chicken_Salad_With_Sesame_Croutons\" >B\u00e1nh M\u00ec-Style Chicken Salad With Sesame Croutons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Rump_Steak_With_Cheesy_Gnocchi_And_Balsamic_Mushrooms\" >Rump Steak With Cheesy Gnocchi And Balsamic Mushrooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#FAQs_About_Meal_Prep_for_Busy_People\" >FAQs About Meal Prep for Busy People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Can_Batch_Cooking_Really_Save_Time\" >Can Batch Cooking Really Save Time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#How_Can_I_Meal_Prep_for_a_Family\" >How Can I Meal Prep for a Family?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#What_Are_Some_Meal_Prep_Storage_Tips\" >What Are Some Meal Prep Storage Tips?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#How_Long_Can_I_Keep_Food_Before_Eating_It\" >How Long Can I Keep Food Before Eating It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-prep-for-busy-people\/#Meal_Prep_With_Gousto_and_Unlock_Variety\" >Meal Prep With Gousto and Unlock Variety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Weekly_Meal_Prep_for_Busy_Professionals_and_Families\"><\/span><b>The Benefits of Weekly Meal Prep for Busy Professionals and Families<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_Time_and_Reducing_Food_Waste\"><\/span><b>Saving Time and Reducing Food Waste<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Meal prep saves time at every meal. Spending a little time planning ahead makes it easier to enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals throughout the week, while saving time and reducing food waste.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_Impulse\"><\/span><b>Removing Impulse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/minnie-hallam\/\"><b>Minnie Hallam<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Food Technical Administrator and Nutrition Graduate at Gousto, digs into the nutritional benefits of meal prepping:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cPre-deciding your meals flips the script, as pre-planning removes the impulse factor, making a balanced, home-cooked plate the easiest option in the house. Studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28153017\/\">people who regularly plan their meals<\/a> are 8% less likely to be overweight and 21% less likely to be obese.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packing_in_Plants\"><\/span><b>Packing in Plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/minnie-hallam\/\"><b>Minnie<\/b><\/a> reveals:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cPlanning ahead also means you can increase the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/plant-based-recipes\">plants<\/a> you eat. Deciding on what you\u2019ll eat for the week upfront makes it easier to choose a variety of different veggies and grains in your evening meals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Guidelines from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-guidelines-and-food-labels\/the-eatwell-guide\/\">NHS England<\/a> emphasise that eating a wide variety of plant foods helps you consume a broader mix of nutrients and dietary fibre.<\/p>\n<p>When you cook on the fly, you might default to the same two or three comfortable veggies. When you meal prep, you can intentionally build variety right into your weekly meals.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to think about what you\u2019re going to eat and buy ingredients from scratch every day. Meal prep lets you prepare various components in advance, so when it\u2019s time to eat, the time-consuming parts are already done. It\u2019s a little gift from past-you to future-you, and you\u2019ll enjoy a delicious, balanced meal instead of another beige oven dinner, or the temptation of last-minute takeaways.<\/p>\n<p>At Gousto, we take meal prep seriously and make it even easier. We deliver pre-portioned ingredients and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/menu?collection=quick-easy\">quick, easy recipes<\/a> you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/5-easy-to-adapt-recipes\">adapt<\/a> to your preferences and enjoy time and time again. So no more grocery rushes on an empty stomach, wasteful surplus ingredients, or constantly thinking of new things to cook. Just great food with the hard bit already done for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Gousto_Recipe_Boxes_Do_the_Hard_Work_at_Dinnertime\"><\/span><b>Let Gousto Recipe Boxes Do the Hard Work at Dinnertime<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Whatever your home looks like, if you\u2019re wondering how to meal prep for a family or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/food-box\/meal-boxes-for-one\">just yourself<\/a>, leave the hard part to us, so all you need to do is slice, sizzle, and serve.<\/p>\n<p>Creating your boxes is super speedy to do online, and you\u2019ll have plenty of great recipe choices. Choose from family faves, healthy options, and meals for special occasions. And did we mention you get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/food-box\/gousto-menu-and-plans\">50% off your first box<\/a>?**<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve picked up some drinks, puds, or extras from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/gousto-market\">Gousto Market<\/a>, these will also be in your box!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do meal prep in just a few taps, not trips to the shop:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20367&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pick_Your_Box_Size\"><\/span><b>1. Pick Your Box Size<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Build a box containing 2 to 5 recipes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/1-5-recipe-boxes\">1 to 5 people<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20442&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Decide_on_a_Delivery_Day\"><\/span><b>2. Decide on a Delivery Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get your box delivered straight to your door on a day that suits you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16846&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Choose_Your_Recipes\"><\/span><b>3. Choose Your Recipes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Browse over 175 recipes and design your perfect box.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20025&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_Delicious_Meals_in_Minutes_Not_Hours\"><\/span><b>4. Create Delicious Meals in Minutes, Not Hours<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get dinner ready in as little as 10 minutes with our easy-to-follow steps and pre-portioned ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19933&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Subscriptions_that_Suit_You\"><\/span><b>5. Subscriptions that Suit You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Going on holiday? Don\u2019t fancy it this week? No problem. Skip or cancel your subscription for free whenever you like.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;BUILD YOUR BOX TODAY&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fsignup%2Fbox-size&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipes_Designed_to_Save_You_Time\"><\/span><b>Recipes Designed to Save You Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]While food delivery services focus only on speed, Gousto delivers convenience without sacrificing flavour, freshness, or flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Cook smarter, not harder, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/learn-to-cook\/save-time-cooking\">save time<\/a> on the week ahead before it\u2019s even started.<\/p>\n<p>These are our best ranges designed to help busy working people and families save time each week with meal planning and prep:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Batch_Cooking\"><\/span><b>Batch Cooking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21564&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Cook one, eat twice with these flexible meals that transform into something entirely different the next day with barely any effort.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;EXPLORE BATCH COOKING RECIPES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fmenu%3Fcollection%3Dbatch-cooking&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Easy\"><\/span><b>Quick &amp; Easy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21565&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Speedy, simple, and super delicious. What more could you ask for? Mouth-watering choices, you say? You got it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;EXPLORE QUICK &amp; EASY RECIPES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fmenu%3Fcollection%3Dquick-easy&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Eat\"><\/span><b>Heat &amp; Eat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21566&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Forget what you think you know about ready meals; these tasty meals cooked by us have no nasties. Simply heat, eat, and enjoy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;EXPLORE HEAT AND EAT&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fmenu%3Fcollection%3Dheat-and-eat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepped_in_5\"><\/span><b>Prepped in 5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21567&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Preparing these dishes takes just 5 minutes. No really! Then whack them in the oven or leave to simmer. Easy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;EXPLORE PREPPED IN 5 RECIPES&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Fmenu%3Fcollection%3Dprepped-in-5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Minute_Meals\"><\/span><b>10-Minute Meals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20087&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Dinner ready in 10 minutes sounds impossible, but it can be done! 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Though our recipes can come together in barely any time, our chefs designed them to be balanced and delicious, so you can enjoy them knowing you\u2019ve made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/healthy-choices\">healthier choice<\/a>, with filling yet suitable portion sizes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/minnie-hallam\/\"><b>Minnie<\/b><\/a> tells us:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cLet&#8217;s be honest, we can all sometimes be guilty of having eyes bigger than our belly and piling our dinner plate full to the brim.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By dividing a fresh batch directly into containers right after cooking, or by using Gousto\u2019s pre-portioned recipe boxes, you take the guesswork out of serving sizes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Explore four of our favourite recipes you can have ready in 30 minutes or less:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Bean_Squash_Chilli_With_Feta_And_Avocado\"><\/span><b>Black Bean &amp; Squash Chilli With Feta And Avocado<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21569&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This Mexican-inspired vegetarian chilli is made with filling beans and hearty butternut squash. 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Though it might feel laborious while you\u2019re spending a whole afternoon prepping lots of ingredients and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/17-quick-delicious-freezable-batch-cook-recipes\">freezing meals<\/a>, you\u2019ll be grateful for it when dinner time comes around.<\/p>\n<p>However, meal prep isn\u2019t all about batch cooking in one long session. It\u2019s also about choosing the right recipes, planning portions for each person, and adding variety. And that\u2019s where Gousto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/food-box\">recipe boxes<\/a> come in handy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Meal_Prep_for_a_Family\"><\/span><b>How Can I Meal Prep for a Family?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our recipe boxes feature dishes to suit all tastes, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/family-classics\">family classics<\/a> to meals that can be easily adapted for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/30-minute-meals\">kids<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/meal-ideas-for-fussy-eaters\">fussy eaters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meal prepping for the whole household means no more dinnertime drama and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/easy-mid-week-meals\">easy midweek meals<\/a> everyone will love.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Meal_Prep_Storage_Tips\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Meal Prep Storage Tips?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Meal prep is one thing, but storage is another. 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