Step 9 of 13 · Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour
Refrigerate four, freeze the fifth if needed
Refrigerate four, freeze the fifth if needed — step 9 of 13 in Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour. Once the steam has escaped, snap the lids shut and stack the containers in the fridge.
Free everyday life tip: Refrigerate four, freeze the fifth if needed (step 9 of 13 from "Meal Prep Sunday: Five Lunches in One Hour").
Once the steam has escaped, snap the lids shut and stack the containers in the fridge. Place them on a single shelf where you can see all five — out of sight is out of mind, and buried containers become science experiments. Chicken, grain, and roasted vegetables stay safe for 4 days at 4 °C or below.
If you want a Friday lunch but worry about day-five freshness, freeze one container immediately on Sunday. Move it to the fridge on Wednesday night. It will thaw overnight and be ready to reheat Thursday or Friday. Cooked rice freezes well for up to 2 months. Cooked broccoli softens slightly after freezing but remains perfectly edible. Avoid freezing raw salad greens or cucumbers — they turn to water.
Pro tip: Stick a small piece of masking tape on each lid with the date. If you ever question whether it is still good, the tape answers instantly.
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