Meal Kit Mondays

Meal Kit Mondays

cooking ingredients

Make meals faster and easier with a meal kit from the Campus Recreation Dietitian on select Mondays! Each week, four delicious and nutritious menu options are provided. Choose your favorite one (or more!), and receive four servings. With pre-portioned ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe card, you'll have dinner on the table in no time! 

September 8

Register by Wednesday, September 3

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

Chicken & Dumpling Soup

Sheetpan Meatloaf with Candied Sweet Potatoes (pictured)

California Sushi Bowl

Vegan California Sushi Bowl

Sheetpan Meatloaf with Candied Sweet Potatoes

September 22

Register by Wednesday, September 17

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

One-Pan BBQ Ranch Broccoli Chicken Bake

Chorizo and Bean Chili

Sweet and Sour Chicken and Chickpeas (pictured)

Vegan Sweet and Sour Chickpeas

Sweet and Sour Chicken and Chickpeas

September 29

Register by Wednesday, September 24

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon, and Apple Skillet

Pork Banh Mi Bowls

Beef, Bean, and Quinoa Burrito Bowls

Vegan Black Bean and Quinoa Burrito Bowls

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon, and Apple Skillet

October 13

Register by Wednesday, October 8

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

One Pan Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajitas

Beef & Tri-Color Veggie Skillet

Shrimp and Red Bean Jambalaya

Vegan Red Bean Jambalaya

One Pan Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajitas

November 3

Register by Wednesday, October 29

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Salmon Burgers with Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Coconut Chicken Curry

Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry

One red bell pepper sits on a white plate, stuffed with shredded buffalo chicken

November 17

Register by Wednesday, November 12

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

Greek Turkey and Rice Bowls

Breakfast for Dinner Egg Casserole and Country Potatoes

Miso Shrimp Ramen

Vegetarian Miso Tofu Ramen

Breakfast for Dinner Egg Casserole and Country Potatoes in a white bowl

December 8

Register by Wednesday, December 3

Each meal kit option is $25 and contains four servings.

Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Pasta Bake

Egg Roll Skillet

Cowboy Casserole

Vegetarian Cowboy Casserole

Egg roll skillet is shown from the top, served in a white bowl

Who can purchase meal kits?

Anyone! Affiliation with UNL is not required.

Buy a Meal Kit

When?

Select Mondays during the Fall and Spring academic semesters.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Where?

Pickup in the Wellness Kitchen within the East Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kits can be picked up after 5:30 p.m. at the front desk anytime the RWC is open until closing on the following Thursday.

Why Choose Our Meal Kits

UNL Meal Kit Monday is almost
50%
cheaper than other services

✔️ Cost

  • UNL Meal Kit Monday: $6.25/serving with no shipping costs 
  • Other meal kit services often require a subscription or minimum order amount and start at... 
    • Factor: $13.99/serving + $10.99 for shipping
    • HelloFresh: $9.99/serving + $10.99 for shipping
    • Home Chef: $9.99/serving + $10.99 for shipping
    • Blue Apron: $7.99/serving + $10.99 for shipping

✔️ Support Local & Small

  • Support our small Nutrition Education team! All recipes and kits are designed and prepared by:
    • 1 dietitian
    • 1 graduate assistant
    • 5 undergraduate students
Recipes are almost
100%
customizable to major allergens

✔️ Your Health in Mind

Dietitian-designed recipes means:

  • Balanced carbohydrate, protein, and fat content
  • Mindful of sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat
  • Most recipes include lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, and low-fat dairy 
  • Easy recipes to replicate at home 
  • Able to accommodate some dietary needs
  • Vegetarian and vegan options

✔️ Shop Sustainably

Meal Kit Monday means:

  • Limited transportation costs
  • Minimized food safety and food waste risks related to transportation and delivery 
  • Local ingredient sourcing

Customer Testimonials

“These meal kits are so great! We get to try new things and often we add the recipes to our regular rotation. And it’s something my partner and I do together. We both like to cook, and we work well together in the kitchen, so in addition to the satisfaction of great food that we made, we get some quality time together, too. Seriously—I love this program!”

“I am excited. My daughter and I enjoy the chance to try new ingredients, new recipes, and in some cases, techniques that we haven't or wouldn't have tried before.”

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“The meal kit was excellent, easy to prepare, and super convenient for a week night meal. We absolutely loved the flavor! I have never cooked with bok choy before, so that was a new ingredient for me.”

“This was a fantastic experience! I loved the meal and I'm freezing the leftovers for future.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t make the Monday 4:30-5:30 pickup time?

You may pick up your meal kits anytime after 5:30 whenever the East Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is open until the end of the day Thursday. 

Where can I park?

If you have an A or C lot parking permit, there are both lots to the north side of the Recreation and Wellness center. 

If you do not have a parking permit, there is one visitor parking spot on the southeast corner, near the entrance of the Recreation and Wellness Center. There is also guest/metered parking just past the A and C lot, towards the west. There is also parking in front of the Ruth Staples lab. 

Google map screenshot of Recreation and Wellness Center at 1717 N 35th St, Lincoln, NE 68503.

Purple is visitor/metered parking.

Red is A lot (requires permit).

Gray is C lot (requires permit).

How long can I wait to cook the meal kits?

Thursday is the last day a meal kit is considered safe to cook and eat to ensure food safety and quality. 

What if I have a dietary preference, have a food intolerance, or a food allergy?

When ordering a meal kit, there is a field to include any dietary preferences or restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. 

Are any of the kits gluten-free?

There currently aren't any gluten-free guaranteed meals but there are many meals that happen to not include gluten-containing foods. Order at your own discretion. Most ingredients will be listed on the website when going to order a particular meal kit. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Campus Recreation Registered Dietitian. 

Questions?

Contact the Registered Dietitian for more information at crec-wellness@unl.edu or (402)-472-0880.

Ask a Registered Dietitian

Got any food and nutrition-related questions? Are carbs good or bad for you? What are Omega 3 fatty acids? etc.

**This is not a substitute for medical advice and individualized nutrition care. Questions and answers may be used on Campus Recreation social media accounts as well as used as a topic for the Wellness & Nutrition blog.

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