Complete Weekly Meal Plan (Mar 10-16, 2025)
Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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Monday (Mar 10) | Yogurt Parfait Greek yogurt with granola and berries |
Kid: Pinwheel Wraps Tortilla with cream cheese, deli meat, shredded carrots Adults: Weekend Leftovers Quick option from Sunday's dinner |
Asian-Inspired Steak Bowl Sliced NY strip steak over rice with sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and ginger-soy sauce |
Tuesday (Mar 11) | Breakfast Cereal Choice of cereals with milk and sliced banana |
Kid: Pasta Salad Cold pasta with cheese cubes, bell peppers, and Italian dressing Adults: Steak Bowl Leftovers From Monday's dinner with extra greens added |
Sheet Pan Sausage & Roasted Vegetables Jalapeño smoked sausage with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and onions with herb seasonings |
Wednesday (Mar 12) | Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Diced sweet potatoes with onions, bell peppers and eggs |
Kid: School Lunch Purchased at school Adults: Sheet Pan Leftovers Sausage and vegetable medley from Tuesday |
Mediterranean Chicken Baked chicken breasts with lemon, olives, and herbs, served with roasted broccoli and couscous |
Thursday (Mar 13) | Overnight Oats Oats soaked in milk with honey, cinnamon, and diced apples |
Kid: DIY Lunchable Crackers, cheese, turkey slices, grapes Adults: Mediterranean Chicken Leftovers Over fresh greens as a salad |
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet Sautéed shrimp and jalapeño sausage with bell peppers and onions in a Cajun-spiced sauce over rice |
Friday (Mar 14) | Breakfast Smoothies Blend of frozen fruit, yogurt, milk, and a touch of honey |
Kid: Mini Bagel Sandwich With cream cheese, cucumber, apple slices Adults: Cajun Skillet Leftovers In lettuce wraps for a lighter option |
Steak with Blue Cheese Topping NY strip steaks topped with blue cheese, served with roasted Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes |
Saturday (Mar 15) | Breakfast Tacos Scrambled eggs, cheese, bell peppers and leftover sausage in tortillas |
Family Lunch: Sesame Chicken Wraps Sliced chicken breast with Asian-inspired slaw, wrapped in tortillas |
Teriyaki Stir-Fry Chicken breast with broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas in teriyaki sauce over rice |
Sunday (Mar 16) | Classic Pancakes Fluffy homemade pancakes served with maple syrup and fresh fruit |
Family Lunch: Green Bean Chicken Casserole Creamy chicken and green bean bake with crispy onion topping |
Chicken Parmesan Breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and provolone cheese, served with pasta and sautéed green beans |
Shopping List (Additional Items Needed)
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Notes
- This meal plan uses all purchased proteins in new preparations to provide variety
- NY strip steaks are featured in two distinctly different meals (Asian bowl and blue cheese topped)
- Chicken breasts are prepared in Mediterranean, Asian, and casserole styles for variety
- Frozen breaded chicken cutlets will be used for Sunday's chicken parmesan
- The jalapeño sausage appears in sheet pan dinner, Cajun skillet, and breakfast tacos
- Pre-cooked shrimp is used in the Cajun skillet for a quick weeknight meal
- Sweet potatoes feature in breakfast hash and as roasted dinner sides
- Kid's lunches remain focused on no-reheat options
- Adult lunches primarily use dinner leftovers repurposed in new ways
- Weekend breakfast and lunch options are more elaborate when there's time to prepare