Meal Planner

Sample Meal Planner 1

Monday: Stir Fry

Grains/starchy Vegetables:

  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Soba noodles
  • Wild rice

Vegetables:

  • Beets
  • Mushrooms
  • Broccoli
  • Pea pods
  • Cauliflower
  • Frozen veggies

Protein:

  • Tofu
  • Chickpeas
  • Chicken breast
  • Shrimp

Tuesday: Fajitas

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Whole grain tortillas
  • Whole wheat lavash
  • Whole wheat pitas

Vegetables

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Spinach
  • Pico de gallo

Protein

  • Beans
  • Meat alternative
  • Ground turkey
  • Lean beef

Wednesday: Protein and Potatoes

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Baked potato
  • Baked sweet potato
  • Mashed potatoes with skin

Vegetables

  • Bagged salad
  • Frozen steamed veggies
  • Roasted acorn squash, carrots, broccoli, zucchini

Protein

  • Salmon
  • Cod
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Chicken thighs

Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Whole grain pancakes/waffles
  • French toast w/whole grain bread
  • Frozen hashbrowns

Vegetables

  • Tomato/vegetable juice
  • Omelet fillings—tomatoes, peppers, onions
  • Fresh fruit

Protein

  • Eggs
  • Turkey sausage/bacon

Friday: Pizza

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Whole grain pizza crust
  • Whole grain flat bread
  • Whole grain English muffin

Vegetables

  • Mushrooms
  • Olives
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Peppers
  • Eggplant

Protein

  • Black beans
  • Ham
  • Mozzarella cheese

Sample Meal Planner 2

Monday: Southwest Salad

Grains/starchy Vegetables:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Spanish rice
  • Corn bread

Vegetables:

  • Bagged salad
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Salsa/jalapenos
  • Peppers
  • Jicama

Protein:

  • Black beans
  • Light cheese
  • Seasoned ground turkey

Tuesday: Pasta

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Soba noodles
  • Spiralized butternut squash 

Vegetables

  • Marinara sauce
  • Zucchini
  • Yellow squash
  • Onions and garlic
  • Frozen veggies
  • Artichokes

Protein

  • Cannellini beans
  • Meat alternative
  • Chicken sausage
  • Ground turkey

Wednesday: Grain Bowl

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Bulgur
  • Quinoa
  • Brown rice
  • Whole grain pasta

Vegetables

  • Brussel sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Greens
  • Pea pods
  • Tomatoes
  • Cabbage

Protein

  • Salmon
  • Tuna
  • Garbanzo beans
  • Black beans
  • Tofu

Thursday: Sheet Pan

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Red potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • White potatoes

Vegetables

  • Mushrooms
  • Green beans
  • Asparagus
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel sprouts

Protein

  • Salmon
  • Shrimp
  • Tofu
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Chicken breast

Friday: Sandwiches

Grains/Starchy Vegetables

  • Whole grain pita
  • Whole grain bread
  • Whole grain lavash
  • Whole wheat tortilla

Vegetables

  • Lettuce/spinach
  • Sprouts/cucumbers
  • Bok choy leaves
  • Banana peppers
  • Radishes
  • Pickles 

Protein

  • Deli meats
  • Hummus
  • Nut butter
  • Chicken, tuna, egg salad

Add a Beneficial Fat

  • Avocado 
  • Olive oil
  • Nuts 
  • Seeds 

Add Flavor to Your Meal

  • Fresh garlic 
  • Basil 
  • Oregano 
  • Thyme 
  • Crushed red pepper