Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 40). So things are getting pretty crazy around here, many of you may have seen that I finally had my new cookbook in my hands for the first time! I hope everyone saw this sneak peak video I posted and I hope you all are as excited as I am!
Pictured below 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 40)
Monday: Crock Pot Picadillo
Tuesday: leftovers as Crock Pot Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
Wednesday: Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Parsnip Spiralized Pasta
Thursday: Grilled Balsamic Steak with Tomatoes and Arugula
Friday: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Dinner Out
Shopping List:
CROCK POT PICADILLO
- 2 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
- onion
- red bell pepper
- garlic
- cilantro
- tomato
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- alcaparrado (manzanilla olives, pimientos, capers) or green olives
- ground cumin
- garlic powder
- bay leaves
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
CROCK POT PICADILLO STUFFED PEPPERS
- red bell peppers (with flat bottoms)
- cooked brown rice
- leftover crock pot picadillo
- reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
BROCCOLI RABE and SAUSAGE PARSNIP SPIRALIZED PASTA
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- spicy Chicken Italian Sausage
- dried oregano
- parsnips
- garlic
- crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- low sodium chicken broth
- grated parmesan cheese
GRILLED BALSAMIC STEAK with TOMATOES AND ARUGULA
- 1- 1/2 lb flank steak
- kosher salt
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- garlic
- fresh mixed herbs (rosemary, basil, sage)
- cherry tomatoes
- baby arugula
NAKED SALMON BURGERS WITH SRIRACHA MAYO
-  light mayonnaise (Hellman’s)
- sriracha
- red bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- panko
- garlic
- 1 pound wild salmon fillet
- large egg
- reduced sodium soy sauce
- fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt
- cooking spray
- baby arugula
- avocado
I’m really looking forward to new instant pot recipes. Â I make your recipes all the time. I bought an instant pot because of your recommendation. Â Since I got it though I’ve made nothing! Â I’m scared it won’t be good and will be a waste. Â Please please publish more IP recipes to choose from
I am a new “fan” just back from a two week visit with my cousin who uses your recipes at least four times a week. My husband, who is known as That Cute Guy I Married (51 years and counting) is a Type 2 Diabetic (20 years with no problems) and I make most of the meals he and I eat. We were getting tired of the menus we have been using so your take on healthy from the meals with had with my cousin came home with us. And we have added a few new ones. I am off to the bookstore to purchase one or two of your cookbooks too. Thank you so much for helping two seniors “mix it up”!
Thank you and welcome! Hope you enjoy!
There is a picture in your mealplan above that has no name. It’s the middle picture on the left. What recipe is that? It looks DELICIOUS!
That’s the sausage Image from the Broccoli Rabe and Sausage dish
Good Morning Gina:
I was wondering at what point would you add the raisins (and what type) to the Crock Pot Picadillo.
You can add them with everything before cooking.
Just finishes watching your vedio… I can’t wait to get my hands on your new cookbook… I lent my first cookbook to a friend hen she joined weight watchers and I never got it back… So this time lesson learned and I am going to keep this book on my counter 🙂
So excited for you Gina, your hard work and dedication is paying off, so thankful to have found your blog many years ago!!! God bless you 😉
Thank you!