HAM & CHEESE & MUSCLE

Yes, you can meal-prep two of your favorite proteins into a week's worth of postworkout meals, and yes, you can do it for less than $50. 

- JENNIFER NICKLE

PREP IT

Get this stuff ready so you can then store your meals for the workweek.

SPLIT-PEA SOUP

1. In a large pot over medium, heat 1 Tbsp each butter and olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped carrot, and 3 ribs chopped celery; saute till softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add 2 tsp dried thyme and 4 bay leaves; cook 5 minutes. Add 3 cups rinsed yellow split peas, 1 ham hock, 8 cups water, 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock, and 1 tsp salt. Cook the ham until tender, about 4 hours, then set aside to cool.

3. Shred the ham; discard the skin and bones. Add half the ham back into the soup; store the rest. Add ¼ cup chopped parsley to the soup. Season and refrigerate.

HAMMY FRITTATA