Fridge Storage Times

This is the question most frequently asked by readers of meal prep books, and one that no one can answer with absolute precision. Below you'll find approximate times; consult them, always remembering to seal the containers tightly and store them on the correct shelves in the refrigerator to keep them at the best temperature. Before consuming each meal, check that it doesn't look or smell strange or unusual.

Zone	Food	Days in the fridge	Practical notes
2	Cooked rice and quinoa	4-5 days	Store unseasoned to prevent them from drying out. Add a splash of water before heating.
2	Cooked legumes	4-5 days	Keep them with a little of their cooking water to keep them softer.
2	Cooked chicken breast	3-4 days	Store it uncut, to make it last longer.
2	Cooked fish	2-3 days	The most perishable and delicate. Eat it first or store it in the freezer and defrost when needed.
2	Hard boiled eggs	5-7 days	With the shell intact. Once peeled, consume within 24 hours.
1	Sautéed vegetables	3-4 days	Let them cool completely before closing the container: steam creates humidity and accelerates spoilage.
4	Chopped raw vegetables	3-5 days	In a semi-open container or with absorbent paper on the bottom to absorb moisture.
5	Homemade sauces	5-7 days	In a closed glass jar. Those made with oil last longer; those made with fresh garlic last less.
1	Soups and broths	4-5 days	They taste better the next day. Freeze half of them if you know you won't finish them during the week.