Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 32). This week you will find some light and quick recipes to make your week easier as the days get longer and the temperature gets hotter! Gardens are already producing (and your local farmer’s markets too!), so always include fresh produce when possible. I’m also obsessed with the California Shrimp Stacks so I’m putting those back into rotation.
Pictured above is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 32)
Monday: Easy Crust-less Spinach and Feta Pie with salad
Tuesday: Embarassingly Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Thighs with salad
Wednesday: Spice California Shrimp Stack
Thursday: Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Vegetables
Friday: Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt with pita
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Slow Cooker Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe with whole wheat spaghetti.
Shopping List:
EASY CRUST-LESS SPINACH and FETA PIE
- frozen spinach
- scallions
- fresh dill
- fresh parsley
- reduced fat crumbled feta
- grated Asiago cheese (or Parmesan, Romano)
- white whole wheat flour (Bob’s Red Mill)
- baking powder
- fat free milk
- olive oil
- large eggs
- kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- cooking spray
EMBARASSINGLY EASY CROCK POT SALSA CHICKEN THIGHS
- 1-1/2 lbs lean skinless chicken thigh filets (Perdue Fit and Easy)
- chunks salsa
- adobo seasoning (or salt)
- garlic powder
- cumin
- salt
SPICY CALIFORNIA SHRIMP STACK
- short-grain brown rice
- rice vinegar
- 8 ounces cooked shrimp
- cucumber
- fresh chives
- avocado
- Furikake (such as Eden Shake or use sesame seeds)
- reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free)
- mayonnaise
- sriracha sauce
HONEY BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN and VEGETABLES
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless thin sliced chicken cutlets
- homemade pesto (or store bought) ***
- garlic
- crushed red pepper flakes
- lime
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- raw honey
- kosher salt
- asparagus
- zucchini
- red bell pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
***SKINNY BASIL PESTO
- basil
- garlic
- grated parmesan
- salt & pepper
- olive oil
SHAWARMA-SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN with GARLIC YOGURT
- 1 pound (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- extra virgin olive oil
- lemon
- garlic
- cumin
- smoked paprika
- turmeric
- curry powder
- cinnamon
- red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2% Greek yogurt (I like Fage)
- lemon juice
- garlic
- kosher salt
- parsley (for garnish)
SLOW COOKER BEEF MEATBALLS with BROCCOLI RABE
- broccoli rabe
- fresh whole wheat bread
- fat free milk
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- large egg
- garlic
- kosher salt
- tsp fresh black pepper
- olive oil
- crushed tomatoes with basil (I love Tuttorosso)
- bay leaf
- whole wheat spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
