Meal prep does not have to mean five identical boxes. Gentle prep means preparing components, not meals.
Prep components
Cook one grain, one pot of beans or lentils, roast a tray of vegetables and make one sauce. That is enough for four different dinners.
Mix and match
Monday is a bowl, Tuesday is tacos, Wednesday is a noodle stir-fry — all from the same base ingredients.
Keep it fresh
Store sauces separately and add fresh herbs, lime or crunchy toppings just before eating.