Tomato Basil Trout Meal Prep

 

Tomato Basil Trout Meal Prep

When healthy eating feels complicated, going back to simple, nourishing ingredients is often the answer. This Tomato Basil Trout Meal Prep combines protein-rich steelhead trout, colorful roasted vegetables, homemade tomato basil sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a satisfying dinner that feels comforting and fresh. It’s an easy make-ahead meal that proves real food doesn’t have to be boring, or take hours in the kitchen.

Tomato Basil Trout Meal Prep

Trout and Vegetables~ 

1 pound steelhead trout

2 zucchini, sliced

1 yellow squash, sliced

Light drizzle of olive oil

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

Small amount of diced onion

Salt and pepper, to taste

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce (recipe below or use your own)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce~

Fresh tomatoes

Carrots

Onion

Jalapeño (optional, for a little heat)

Garlic

Olive oil

Fresh basil

Directions~

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Toss tomatoes, carrots, onion, jalapeño, and garlic with a drizzle of olive oil.

Roast for 1 hour, tossing halfway through.

Blend the roasted vegetables with fresh basil until smooth.

Divide into jars and store in the freezer for an easy homemade sauce anytime.

Meal Prep Directions~

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place steelhead trout on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

While the trout is baking, sauté zucchini and yellow squash with a light drizzle of olive oil, garlic, and onion until tender.

Divide the cooked trout and vegetables evenly into 4 meal prep containers.

Top each serving with homemade tomato basil sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

This meal is simple, flavorful, and packed with nourishing ingredients that support your goals without relying on highly processed foods.

Why This Meal Works~

Protein from the steelhead trout helps create a satisfying meal, while the vegetables and homemade tomato sauce add fiber, flavor, and nutrients. Making a batch of homemade sauce and freezing it in jars means you can create a restaurant-quality dinner quickly, even on busy nights.

Real food doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs to be prepared with intention.  Find more recipes at realfoodrecovery4u.com