Recipe 08

THE FEEL-GOOD, SIMPLE MEAL PREP BOWL
Simple ingredients. Good protein. Real fuel.
Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated. This is one of those easy, balanced meals you can prep ahead, enjoy throughout the week, and adjust depending on your goals.
Protein, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to fuel your training and everyday movement.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7) or ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (approximately 400g), cubed
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, quinoa, or a 50/50 blend
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 avocado
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
LET’S MAKE IT
01 ROAST
Cube your sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil and seasonings, and air fry at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until tender.
02 COOK
Brown your ground beef or turkey in a skillet with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
03 PREP YOUR BASE
Prepare jasmine rice, quinoa, or a combination of both. Choose whichever works best for your preferences and nutritional goals.
04 BUILD YOUR BOWL
Divide your protein, sweet potatoes, grains, and spinach evenly between four meal-prep containers.
05 FINISH
Add fresh lemon juice and ¼ avocado to each bowl when you’re ready to eat.
The Macros
Approximate nutrition per serving using 93/7 lean ground beef.
|
Grain Base |
Calories |
Protein |
Carbs |
Fat |
|
Jasmine Rice |
510 |
30g |
62g |
16g |
|
Quinoa |
490 |
31g |
55g |
17g |
|
50/50 Blend |
500 |
30g |
59g |
17g |
Nutrition is estimated and will vary depending on your ingredients, portions, and protein choice.
Why we love it ↓
Protein: Supports muscle maintenance and recovery, especially when strength training is part of your routine.
Sweet Potatoes: Provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, and beta-carotene.
Rice or Quinoa: Offer carbohydrates for energy. Quinoa also contributes additional fiber and plant-based protein.
Avocado: Adds satisfying unsaturated fats and fiber.
Spinach: An easy way to incorporate folate, magnesium, and other micronutrients.
A LITTLE 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎 REMINDER
Longevity isn’t just about the future. It’s about how you take care of yourself today.
Lifting weights, moving your body, eating meals that nourish you, and building habits you actually enjoy.
You don’t need an elaborate routine to feel good about what you’re putting into your body.
Eat well. Move more. Feel good.
With love,
𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻🌱
Meal Prep Tip: Store refrigerated in airtight containers for 3–4 days. Keep avocado separate until serving.
The 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎 Ingredient: Saffron 🌼
Saffron has been part of Persian cooking for generations.
It's used in everything from rice and stews to desserts and tea.
For us, saffron isn't just an ingredient we're interested in because of its place in wellness. It's something with history, culture and a flavor that makes even a simple meal feel special.
A little goes a long way.
Bloom it properly, mix it into your rice and you'll understand why it's such an important part of Persian cooking.
Saffron is also the hero ingredient behind 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗿., our upcoming Wild Berry saffron electrolyte formula.
Different format. Same appreciation for an ingredient we've come to love.
Meal Prep Tips
This is one of those meals that makes just as much sense on a Sunday afternoon as it does on a busy weekday.
Cook your rice and skillet kabob in batches, then divide into four containers.
Keep any fresh herbs, yogurt or cucumber toppings separate until you're ready to eat.
Refrigerate promptly in shallow containers and enjoy within 3–4 days, or freeze portions for later.
Reheat until steaming hot throughout.
If you want to change things up during the week, swap the ground meat, add a side salad or adjust the rice portion.
Same recipe, different ways to make it work for your routine.
Longevity, the 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎 Way 🌱
We genuinely love the routines that come with an active lifestyle.
The grocery runs, meal prep, finding new ways to hit our protein goals and putting together meals that fuel our training.
When fitness is part of your life, taking care of what goes into your body becomes part of the ritual.
But healthy eating doesn't have to mean making the same meals over and over.
We want food that hits the macros and actually tastes good. Protein, carbs, whole ingredients, flavor and meals worth making again next week.
And we love bringing recipes with a little history and culture into that routine.
For us, longevity is about building habits that support the life we're living now. Training, eating well, maintaining strength, recovering and enjoying the process.
Because taking care of yourself should be something you genuinely enjoy doing.
And this Persian saffron rice bowl definitely belongs in the rotation.
Eat well. Move often. Feel good. 🌱
𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎 Longevity Co.
This recipe and its nutrition information are provided for general educational and lifestyle purposes. Nutritional values are approximate and individual needs vary.
THE 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎 EDIT
If you’ve been following 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎, you already know saffron has become a pretty important ingredient around here.
It’s also at the center of 𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗿, our original Wild Berry saffron electrolyte formula currently in development alongside magnesium, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and electrolytes.
Different format. Same philosophy.
Glow starts within.
𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗿 is coming soon.
𝑉𝑒𝑥𝑎𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 on the way.
VEXA LONGEVITY CO. 🌱
Eat well. Move often. Feel good.
This recipe and article are provided for general wellness and educational purposes and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nutritional values are estimates and individual nutritional needs vary.