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This Greek healthy meal prep recipe is epic: cauliflower rice tabbouleh, tender seasoned chicken breasts, hummus or baba ganoush, kalamata olives, and a rich, garlicky tzatziki. This healthy meal prep recipe will have you looking forward to lunch all morning! It’s also a Whole30 meal prep recipe and paleo meal prep recipe, too, when you sub coconut cream or coconut yogurt for the yogurt. This is seriously SUCH a perfectly healthy meal prep recipe.
Lunch is a funny thing: you might dread it, toying all morning with the idea that all-day hunger might be better than interrupting your day to make something or eating that #saddesklunch you’ve got waiting for you; you’re completely underwhelmed by what’s sitting inconspicuously in the break room fridge; or maybe you count down the moments until a socially acceptable lunch hour, waiting impatiently to rip apart that brown paper bag and devour the…
Wait, what are we talking about again?
Oh yeah. These Greek healthy meal prep bowls. Y’all. Yallyallyall. YALL.
If you’ve been reading the blog for very long, you know that eloquence deserts me when I’m especially excited about a dish. And this recipe, these Greek healthy meal prep bowls, they totally qualify. You see, I posted a photo months and months ago when we still lived in our old house in town with the pockmarked marble countertops and the mint cabinets, the canopied backyard and poorly lit makeshift dining room that I used as my studio.
This Greek goddess bowl layered quinoa with a quick parsley, tomato, cucumber tabbouleh, hummus, grilled chicken, kalamata olives, and, the pièce de resistance, healthy fried artichoke hearts. This dish elicited such a passionate response when I posted a photo on social media that I was devastated when I lost the recipe, written in a fury on, certainly, a landscape company’s branded notepad or on the back of a takeout menu, in the move to our new house.
But this week, as I’ve been transitioning slowly from a very strict paleo diet to one based on simple whole foods, I decided to work on a new recipe for the Greek goddess bowl. And then it hit me… what about Greek healthy meal prep bowls, too? I wanted to make a grain-free Greek meal prep recipe that used cauliflower rice in tabbouleh, with either baba ganoush (for paleo or Whole30) or hummus, and with a garlicky and tangy, herbaceous tzatziki sauce with the option to use coconut yogurt.
And I couldn’t begin to explain the satisfaction I felt later that day with my bowls laid out, filled with fresh foods, heavy on the protein and the veggies, wondering if we could just skip dinner altogether and eat these on the couch, catching up on Twin Peaks: The Return.
But no, I made carnitas instead, working on further perfecting my perfect Instant Pot carnitas recipe (adding beer is always a good idea!), and dreamt all night, in between bites of impossibly tender, flavorful pork tenderloin, of the Greek healthy meal prep bowls waiting for me the next day.
And, unlike so many fantasies, the reality was just as good, if not better, than I’d imagined. The rich and garlicky tzatziki spooned onto pieces of tender, flavorful chicken? Dead. A bite of the hummus-infused tabbouleh, with its bright parsley, lemon, and veggies, from the tabbouleh-hummus border? Dead. A briny kalamata olive on top of the rich and garlicky tzatziki spooned onto pieces of tender, flavorful chicken on top of a bite of the hummus-infused tabbouleh with its bright parsley, lemon, and veggies, from the tabbouleh-hummus border? Dead dead dead.
I had approximately little deaths during the duration of this lunch. And yes, I might be a little out of control with this innuendo today, but I’m feeling damn amorous over these Greek healthy meal prep bowls.
OK, also, can we talk about the Whole30? If you’ve ever done one, you know how amazing you feel but how much your feet hurt. From standing up cooking, like, all the time. So much cooking… so much.
These Greek healthy meal prep bowls are totally Whole30-compliant, so long as you use compliant baba ganoush (my baba ganoush recipe is perfection) and make sure to use a compliant coconut yogurt. I’m also including my recipe for a totally Whole30 coconut cream tzatziki, which requires no funky ingredients! It does taste a bit coconutty, but it’s pretty mild and still totally delicious. Or make your own coconut yogurt with an Instant Pot and this recipe. Same deal for a strict paleo diet.
Oh, and you’ll want to stock up on meal prep containers. These are perfect: a great size and glass, too! Or try these more economical BPA-free meal prep containers; they hold the same volume and are super easy to throw in your work bag or lunchbox.
Greek Healthy Meal Prep Recipe
Ingredients
For the Greek-Seasoned Chicken
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Tzatziki (See Notes for Whole30 Tzatziki)
- ½ of one large cucumber unpeeled and grated
- 1 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for paleo
- 2 large cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
For the Cauliflower Tabbouleh
- 1 12-ounce bag cauliflower rice thawed
- ½ medium cucumber unpeeled and diced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced (about 2 Roma)
- 1 ½ cups flat-leaf parsley chopped
- ¼ cup mint leaves chopped, optional
- 2 scallions white and pale-green parts only, sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
For the Greek Meal Prep Bowls
- 3 tablespoons hummus or baba ganoush about 2-3 tablespoons per bowl (about 3/4 cup total)
- 5 kalamata olives about 5 per bowl
- crumbled feta if desired
Instructions
For the Greek-Seasoned Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400º F. Combine all herbs, spices, and salt in a small bowl. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle generously with herb mixture. Bake until the meat thermometer reads 160º F, about 25-28 minutes for pretty thick breasts. Don’t overcook! Remove from oven and set aside to fully cool.
For the Tzatziki (See Below for Whole30 Tzatziki)
- Place grated cucumber (for tzatziki) on a paper towel and gather edges together. Gently squeeze the bundle to get rid of as much liquid as possible, then place on top of a sieve or colander while you prep the remaining items to allow the cucumber to continue to drain.
- When cucumber has totally drained, stir together all tzatziki ingredients. Season with additional salt, to taste.
For the Cauliflower Tabbouleh
- Combine all ingredients and season with additional salt, to taste.
To Assemble the Bowls
- Slice chicken breasts into about ½" slices against the grain. Divide slices equally among 5 meal prep containers. Divide tabbouleh and tzatziki equally among meal prep containers, as well. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons hummus or baba ganoush into each container, to taste, and top with about 5 kalamata olives.
- Garnish with crumbled feta, if desired, chopped fresh parsley, a light drizzle of olive oil, or freshly cracked black pepper.
- Make your own baba ganoush at home using our recipe here.
- Make it Whole30: Use this recipe for Whole30 Tzatziki. Skip the crumbled feta. Be sure to use baba ganoush or a Whole30-compliant hummus (like cauliflower hummus).
- Make it Paleo: Use this recipe for Whole30 Tzatziki. Skip the crumbled feta. Use baba ganoush or a paleo-friendly hummus.
Approximate Information for One Serving
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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I found this recipe and have made it 3 times in the last month for meal prep. Tzatziki sauce- 10/10, tabbouleh – 10/10, chicken – 10/10. In other words… LOVE it all!
So glad you love this recipe, Yadi!
All I can say is I rarely trust following recipes to a T, but this is a gem. The chicken, the tabbouleh, tzatziki, everything was incredible. The tzatziki was like eating it at a restaurant. Seriously one of the best Greek inspired dishes I have ever made.
Thank you for the wonderful review! Glad you loved it 🙂
I make the chicken, tabouli, and tzatziki sauce (with the whole30 Mayo not the yogurt) last night and my family LOVED it. Even my 4 year old kept telling me how good it was. My 12 y/o packed some for her lunch today. My husband helped with the chopping for the tabouli since we doubled everything, there was A LOT of chopping – but it was sooo worth it!! Thank you so much for your whole30 bundle and all your delicious recipes! This one was so delicious, I want to make it for dinner guests. Thanks again!
Fresh and delicious! Some of the measurements listed are odd (2.5 lb of chicken breast ended up being about six breasts for me, not sure what “3 pieces” would refer to). I’m also confused about the recipe being listed as 200 calories. I split the whole thing into six servings and besides substituting less regular olives for the kalamata since I didn’t have any, and no feta, each serving came to about 465 calories. Overall, still healthy and a lovely bright flavor!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I have never written a review on a recipe site, but I just had to say how INCREDIBLE this bowl is. I’m on a round of Whole 30 and used to dread lunch. I literally can’t wait to eat lunch today. The prep does take a bit of time, especially the baba ganoush, but it is SO worth it. The chicken comes out so perfect. Please do yourself a favor and make this!! I found the coconut yogurt as a substitute was too runny for the tzatziki (maybe the brand I bought), so it remade it with labneh. Delicious.
Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Hello. Making these for lunches this week and have a quick question about how many days these will stay good if made ahead? Also if meal prepping these would you eat them cold
Or warm them up? Any tips are appreciated!
Thanks!
This will last a good 4 days in the fridge, just about long enough to meal prep for a work week! I don’t mind cold leftovers, but these would be easy to heat and eat if you prefer warm.
Hi Cheryl,
This was a recipe I wanted to love, but only parts of it worked out for me, mainly due to my fault.
The baba ganoush was the best part of this meal for me. You nailed that recipe and I got it right! I’m going to make this again for sure!!
I used cashew yogurt for my tzatziki. Its was nice. But the 1 cup portion prepared was way too much.
I unfortunately over cooked the chicken which set the stage for the rest. The seasoning was good enough that I was able to eat it the first day, but the second day was rough. The third day I tried to modify it with chicken broth and some seasoning but it didn’t work out.
The tabbouleh was good, but I think I was allergic to something in it. I didn’t feel very good on the nights I ate it.
4th day, I decided that the rest of the recipe won’t be working for me. It was very sad, but I only kept the baba ganoush left overs.
I learned a lot from cooking this recipe. First thing, I’m working on my chicken baking technique. I also learned about planning portions for the future. I will probably retry some of this recipe if I want some easy meal prep though. Halfing the recipe, keeping the tabouleh ingredients separate until I figure out what I was feeling allergic to and trying a different protein or a cooking method (at least until I get my chicken baking technique fixed). I do love the idea of this meal, and even though my execution was not the best, it came together quickly and it was very very very filling.
Thank you so much for sharing it and making my Whole30 easier. Love your beautiful blog!
Dani
The best part about learning to cook IS the learning! As long as you don’t poison anyone, it’s not a failure, and you’ll learn more every recipe.
This was incredible! I meal prepped it yesterday and have tons of food to last me a week. I had to substitute cashew nut yogurt for coconut, but the tzatziki was delicious, I kept grabbing more spoonfuls…
I’m so happy you loved it and your substitution worked out!
Can you please separate the ingredients in the ingredient list because they are all grouped together and I am unsure which ingredients go with the tzatziki and which go with the tabbouleh?
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for pointing that out! As you can see by the chicken heading, they used to be there, and had vanished! Goodness. Thank you again – we updated!
Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated!
Will this work with regular plain yogurt or does it have to be greek yogurt?
Thanks!
That’ll work!