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But, thank goodness for sheet pan meals!  These are perfect not only for meal prep but they make fantastic weeknight meals when you’re tired and don’t wanna do too much.

There are several reasons why you may want to consider them but here are 3 of my top reasons:

1. Convenience. Sheet pan meals require minimal preparation and clean-up. Simply toss all of your ingredients onto a single pan, season them, and pop them in the (convection) oven. This means you don’t have to spend a lot of time washing dishes or monitoring multiple pots and pans on the stove where things can get tricky and clean up can be…well, awful! Plus, you can use a variety of proteins and vegetables to create a well-rounded and colorful meal with just one sheet pan.
2. Versatility. You can use sheet pans to cook a wide range of dishes!  You can roast vegetables, bake chicken or fish, make nachos, or even cook a breakfast frittata, all on the same sheet pan and at the same time. This means you can experiment with different flavor combinations and ingredients to keep your meals interesting and delicious.  Yes, there can be some maneuvering, meaning removing or adding some ingredients during cooking to accommodate for difference in cooking times, but if that’s the most difficult thing you have to deal with, then I’d say it’s pretty good!
3. Healthful. Sheet pan meals can be a much more healthful and calorie-conscious option because they can lend themselves to cooking with less added fats and oils.  Additionally, you can easily incorporate a variety of vegetables to make the sheet pan meal colorful, which translates into an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, right into your meals.  Plus, just like this salmon Niçoise sheet pan salad, you can use lean proteins like chicken or fish to boost protein while keeping your meal balanced and low in saturated fats.

Here’s my take on a traditional cold Salmon Niçoise Salad that uses a sheet pan to cook the main ingredients before enjoying on a bed of lettuce! This salad is as satisfying as it is nutritionally dense and delicious. Enjoy!

And remember, always customize according to your macronutrient needs and personal goals!

To reduce fat calories, consider:

• removing Kalamata olives
• removing eggs
• switching to an oil free dressing OR reducing the amount of oil used

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