Most Sunbasket recipes take between 20 to 45 minutes to prepare and cook, depending on the type of meal and your experience in the kitchen.
⏱️ Average Prep & Cook Times by Meal Type:
🍽️ Meal Kits (You cook from scratch):
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Speedy meals: ~15–25 minutes
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Standard recipes: ~30–45 minutes
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These kits involve some chopping and cooking but come with pre-measured ingredients and clear instructions.
🥗 Fresh & Ready / Prepared & Ready Meals (Fully prepared):
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Just heat and eat: ~4–6 minutes in the microwave
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Fresh & Ready meals arrive fully cooked and just need reheating — great for super busy days.
- Prepared & Ready meals are frozen to lock in freshness and also just need reheating — great for your on the go busy days.
🧑🍳 Helpful Features:
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Recipes are labeled with their estimated prep/cook times online and on the recipe cards.
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Some are tagged as “Speedy,” “One-Pan,” or “Pre-Prepped” for faster cooking and easier cleanup.