What Are Some Healthy, Make-Ahead Portable Meals?

Christine Gallary
Christine GallarySenior Recipe Editor at The Kitchn
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, I worked at Cook's Illustrated and CHOW's test kitchens. I've edited and tested recipes for more than 15 years, including developing recipes for the James Beard-award winning Mister Jiu's in Chinatown cookbook. My favorite taste testers are my husband, Hayden, and daughter, Sophie.
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Q: I’m having a very busy week coming up, with work all day then my husband and I volunteering with neighborhood kids all evening. I will be driving directly from work to volunteer. Flop into bed at night and repeat seven days a row.

I will have about 20 minutes for dinner as a break in the volunteering. I’ll have access to a sink and microwave, but no fridge or stove.

My question is what can I make ahead (a week ahead) that is reasonably healthy and portable?

Sent by Sarah

Editor: We find that wraps make easy, portable meals to put together once you have all the ingredients:

  • Handheld Salads: 5 Favorite Sandwich Wrap Recipes

Readers, what other make-ahead dishes can she bring for dinner?

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