Mason jar crafts, ideas, and meal preps became all the rage several years ago and our Facebook and Pinterest feeds were overcrowded with posts and pins about ways to reuse the glass jars. On the go, one container, meals were a big hit with busy stay at home moms and busy working women alike. Many of the recipes can be made the night before saving precious time in the morning.
For those who like yummy tasting food, but want to watch what they eat, this is a great recipe. There is also no cooking involved! You can eat it right out of the jar! So Easy!
Directions
Evenly divide each ingredient into 4 (1/2 pint size) canning jars. Add ingredients in this order: 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 heaping cup black beans, 1/4 cup cheese, and 2 tablespoons yogurt or sour cream.
Refrigerate for up to two days. Eat straight from the jar or add to a whole wheat wrap.
TIP: Try adding 1/4 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice to each jar.
This sounds like the perfect on the go meal for a cold winter day. It takes minimal work to put together and will make your co-workers jealous when they smell this amazing mason jar meal.
Directions
When ready to serve, remove the dill packet and add boiling water to the top of the jar. Seal the jar and let sit 2 minutes. Open jar, stir in dill and serve.
This sounds like a delicious visit to Buffalo Wild Wings! Yum! Chicken wings in a jar, without the mess! I can’t wait to try this recipe for myself!
Directions
There are meals for everyone. This recipe sounds absolutely delicious and is another one on my list to try. There is no meat whatsoever in it, making it a delicious and just one of many easy mason jar meals.
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the chopped sweet potato with 2 teaspoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake sweet potato until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes.
Cook rice according to package directions. Once the rice is finished cooking, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Assemble burrito bowls: 1/2 cup rice, 1/3 cup black beans, 1/3 cup sweet potato, 2 tablespoons corn, 2 tablespoons salsa, a spoonful of guacamole and a small handful of lettuce. Recipe makes 4 Mason Jar Burrito Bowls.
The last of our easy mason jar meals is undoubtedly the one that sounds the best. Chicken chili is a great meal for cold days, or days when you just want a hearty meal. This one does require a little more work than the other meals, but the end result is worth it.
Wash and cut the tomatoes in quarters. Scoop the seeds out as much as you can. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet. Wash the jalapeño, seed it and place it on the baking sheet with the tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and pepper and sprinkle with a little bit of salt. Roast in a 450-degree oven for about 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes and pepper begin to char. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a little bit.
Roughly chop the onion. Cook on medium heat in a big soup pot with about 1/3 cup of the broth until the onion begins to soften and soak up the liquid. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt, about 1/8 tsp, and then add the garlic. Cook for about a minute. Add the chili powder and cumin and continue to cook until all the liquid is soaked up. Add the beans, shredded chicken and remaining broth. Let the chili hang out on medium heat while you prepare the tomato puree.
In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, roasted tomatoes, and jalapeño pepper. Blend just until smooth. Add this mixture to the chili and stir well to combine. When the chili has gotten hot, ladle into bowls and top with cornbread, sour cream, shredded cheese, and scallions.
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