Meal Plan 2: Keeping Things Light
I wasn’t planning on posting this week’s recipes as a meal plan, but since they all worked out so well together, I figured I would!
Even though these recipes have similar ingredients, they still have their own flavor profiles. We have a little bit of Thai, Greek and traditional flavors going on. You’ll find a lot of lemon and fresh herbs in this week’s recipes.
One thing I must admit before I send you off is this is the FIRST TIME I’VE EATEN TUNA from a can! Food from cans has always freaked me out a little. Minus beans and tomatoes. It’s probably because I think of my not-so-favorite mayonnaise when I think of canned tuna. I decided if I was going to get myself to try it, I’d have to find a way without using mayonnaise. I ended up coming up with something that I’d make again!
Understand that this meal plan is suitable for one person, for at least 5 days. You may have to make adjustments to recipes or add additional meals to your prep if you are cooking for 2+ people.
Meals
I’ve included two lunches this week for some variety! Woohoo! As always, the lunch and dinner recipes are interchangeable so you have several choice this week. Click on the recipe name for more details on ingredients, directions and meal prep notes.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
One of my all-time favorite breakfast recipes! Such a fresh take on a food that can seem heavy at times.
Another light meal that is so easy to prep ahead of time.
Super cheap, quick and easy. A way to eat tuna, that doesn’t require mayonnaise.
Made with simple ingredients to keep things light & healthy.
Snacks
Popcorn is my favorite snack, next to pickles. Which is why You’re getting both this week! Hahaha
Popcorn
Popcorn is the perfect snack because it helps regulate your blood sugar and is high in fiber. Pop your own at home or find a brand that doesn’t have a ton of added oil and salt.
Prep: Popcorn tastes the best when freshly popped, but I suggest making and bagging it up ahead of time so it’s easy to grab.
Pickles
A pickle a day keeps the doctor away? Probably not, but pickles are low in calories and contain healthy bacteria. Just watch out for your salt intake with these. My personal favorite are the half sours.
Prep: I mean, I’m sure you got this.
Grocery List & Budget
Here's what I had on my grocery list this week and what I spent. Keep in mind that I already had some of the ingredients already, so that helped me keep a low budget. I always encourage you to browse my meal plans and recipes to choose the right combination of recipes that will best fit what you already have and your budget.
Shopped at: Harris Teeter & Target
Total Spent: $43.00
frozen shrimp
chickpea noodles
broccoli
peanuts
fresh cilantro
spinach
cucumber
red onion
plum tomatoes
fresh dill
fresh parsley
feta
chicken breasts
tuna