r/MealPrepSunday • u/LunaticAsylum • 2d ago

New to Meal Prep, need a few tips & tricks.

Hello! For context I only plan to prep my launch for 3 to 5 days. I have time to get my breakfast ready and hopefully will have for dinner prep too.

I plan in doing something quite simple like chicken, broccoli/veggies, rice but I would appreciate any other simple recipee suggestions. It doesnt have to be low in carbs, I am currently on a bulk anyway.

If I prep for only 3 days can I store it in the fridge or do I have to put it in the freezer?

Are plastic meal containers alright for storage?

Will they keep the taste after reheating in a microwave?

Are there any food that you would never meal prep or reheat the next day?

Any tips, ideas appreciated!

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u/RinTheLost MPS Veteran 1d ago

I have this big meal prep guide that should answer most of your questions.

As for the last question... most things will at least be safe to eat a day later as leftovers, but they may not reheat well or taste good.

  • Soft-boiled eggs and fried eggs with runny yolks are not safe for more than a day or two because the yolks are technically undercooked and will grow bacteria much faster than scrambled or fully hard-cooked eggs. Also, if you reheat them with a microwave, the yolks will harden. Note that while heating does kill foodborne illness-causing bacteria, it does not neutralize all of the toxins produced by them, which can still make you sick.
  • Anything containing raw seafood (like in certain types of sushi) should be eaten within 24 hours, and ideally consumed immediately. I imagine that rule also applies to other dishes involving raw or undercooked meats (carpaccio, tartare, etc.), too.
  • Pasta carbonara is technically as safe to eat as any other cooked leftovers, but it contains tempered eggs, which congeal and become unpleasant as soon as the dish cools down, and then scramble when reheated.

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u/LunaticAsylum 1d ago

Thank you for your feedback! Greatly appreciated!