Having a few freezable grab and go lunches ready is a life saver for busy weeks I don't have the time to meal prep. Here are my favorite 3 instant pot freezable grab & go lunches!
My plan was to make my lunch in my instant pot on my day off, but when I made my chicken and it was so quick and easy, I figured I would put a second recipe in the instant pot while I ate my lunch.
Then, that snowballed into using up some beef and bam! my freezer was stocked with freezable grab and go lunches..
The best part of prepping these grab and go lunches was the lack of dishes! I really only used a couple of cutting boards, measuring tools, and the instant pot. In between recipes, I just washed the instant pot– no piles of pots and pans, and millions of dishes. Win-Win.
To make freezer ready single servings for lunches, I like to use these 2 compartment and 3 compartment Prep Naturals containers.
As for labeling, I found this handy dandy freezer tape! Note: masking tape will not stick once frozen. Actually NOTHING will stick except this magical tape.
I used three recipes for this freezer cooking adventure. I also steamed carrots and broccoli, and prepped some rice to make these full meals!
Now my favorite freezable grab & Go lunches....
Butter Chicken from Two Sleevers
This recipe is in my freezer at all times for lunch AND dinner.. it is that good! Better than restaurant!
Pressure Cooker Mexican Beef from Nom Nom Paleo
Melt in your mouth beef. OMG. This is my go to Instant Pot beef recipe!
Instant Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken (Once a Month Meals)–
This is going into regular rotation FOR SURE. I do cut back the honey just a bit for personal preference, but wow this is a family friendly meal for sure!
I think it is safe to say that the electric pressure cooker has made my meal prep adventures even quicker, and with way less mess to clean up!
If you are interested in more instant pot meal prep ideas, check out this section of the blog!
So, there you have it.. 3 amazing freezable grab and go lunch ideas... that taste AMAZING!
Bree says
I have also looked up these jars and it says they are not microwave safe? 🙁
Steph says
Thaw, and transfer to a micrcowave safe dish.
Mona says
Where did u find freezer jars?
Steph says
Amazon or walmart is your best bet!
Kim says
Sound. Like. A. Good. Idea. Thank. You!
Steph says
Thanks Kim! They are essential to my lunch life!
Connie says
When my food doesn’t reach the top of the freezer container I place a layer of plastic wrap directly on the food prior to closing the lid.
Steph says
Great tip!!! I will try that! Thank you
Karin says
Since I don't use microwaves I use my lunch crock to heat things like this up. I usually dump it in at night and throw the meal into a thermos to take to work the next day. Just throwing this out there for those that aren't fans of microwaves or don't have access to one at work.
Steph says
Great idea!!!
Amy says
I like the way you think!
Samantha says
I don’t have an instant pot but there are tons of good recipes on here. Do you know a way to convert time for a crock pot?
Steph says
I haven't used my slow cooker in years so I may not be the best resource for this. But, what I would do is just take which ever recipe you like and then search for a slow cooker version on google or pinterest. Sorry!
Rachel says
I have a question. Can you put the rice and broccoli in the container when you freeze it?
Steph says
Yes, both are cooked prior to freezing.
Kathy says
How do you reheat these? Can they go from freezer to microwave or should they be unthawed first?