Some people say the holidays are the busiest time of the year but honestly, I think June has it beat. Between the end of the school year, graduation, two birthday’s, our anniversary, work travel, and getting the kids situated with summer, I feel like we’re running. And I’m not alone. I’ve been doing an informal poll among my friends and colleagues and they all feel the same way. And once we hit July 1st we slow down and start really enjoying summer. How about you? Sound off in the comments below!
This week my meal plan is full of newer recipes that are perfect for summer meals. A one pan chicken dinner, grilled salmon, and a summer salad. Ribs, a new take on pizza, and the perfect summer tacos. Details are below.
As you know, I’m a certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss coach and these recipes easily fit within my macros and keep me on plan to reach my own personal goals. If you’re doing the FASTer Way and need help with meal ideas, let me know in the comments below. I’m always happy to help.
As with all of my weekly meal plans, proteins can be swapped out if you don’t like the protein in the recipe. I’m a pescatarian so if we’re having pork or chicken, I will usually substitute it for some white fish. So for the recipes below, I will replace the chicken in the skillet chicken with basil recipe with halibut. As a note, I try to keep my tofu consumption low - soy is one of the most genetically modified foods and is not healthy for women.
Let me know what you’ll be eating this week! And if you make anything from this post, tag me on Instagram so I can share it with my followers (@kimberleykasper).
Sunday
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It’s supposed to be close to 100 degrees today so tonight we’re grilling and this Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon is the perfect dinner option. I will serve this with grilled corn and a salad for a simple, delicious dinner.
Monday
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If you’ve followed me for long, you know Monday night’s in our house are a bit chaotic. My husband usually cooks dinner (yes!) so I keep it simple so prep work is super easy. To keep thing easy tonight, we’re doing this One Pan Mango Chutney Chicken. One pan dinners are the perfect option because you put everything in at the same time, in the same pan, and when it’s done, you have a fairly complete meal. This is also great because my FASTer Way clients are focusing on limiting carb intake and this meal comes in at roughly 5 net carbs. Add a salad and dinner is served.
Tuesday
Taco Tuesday is my favorite night of the week! Tuesday we’ll be making these Chipotle Salmon Tacos for an interesting twist on an old favorite. I top these with some cabbage and pickled onions for crunch and a drizzle of my favorite taco sauce, Tapitio. My FASTer Way clients will use low carb tortilla’s to keep this under their carb goals for the day. Don’t like Salmon? Use chicken or pork!
Wednesday
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Hump day calls for a little something special and this dinner is the perfect choice! Skillet Basil Chicken is a great meal anytime. It’s quick, easy to make, and is absolutely delicious. If you’re one of my FASTer Way clients, make the buttermilk by taking one cup of your non-dairy milk and adding 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for 10 minutes to curdle. Replace the heavy cream with a non-dairy version or if you don’t have nut allergies, replace it with cashew cream. For the cheese, use your favorite non-dairy cheese. Don’t eat chicken? Make this with pork or a white fish. Serve this with sweet potatoes or quinoa to get some healthy carbs in today to meet those macro goals!
Thursday
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I’m ready for some summer salads and this is a great option! Nicoise salad is the perfect base for just about any summer salad. Top this with left over chicken or salmon from earlier in the week to get some additional protein in and this healthy blend of carbs, fat and protein will help you hit your macros.
Friday
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If you’ve followed me for long, you know I love a good pizza and I’m always on the lookout for healthier options. And this Artichoke Pesto Pizza with Burrata is simply the best. I use real cheese here and not a non-dairy alternative (I’m 90% dairy free) and top this with chicken for my family. Serve this with a lemon arugula salad and you have a fabulous Friday night dinner!
Saturday
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Nothing says summer better than ribs on a hot summer night. My family loves ribs, so Saturday night we’ll be making these healthy One Pan Ribs. Cook them low and slow and make sure to cover them with foil before they go into the oven. While the recipe calls for a 300 degree oven for two hours, I reduce this down to 250 degrees for close to four hours to really let these cook.