It finally warmed up in the Bay Area and we’re seeing some higher than usual temperatures. So this week I focused my meal plan on simple dinners that leverage seasonal fruits and veggies, and could be cooked on the grill, in the slow cooker, or with minimal stove time.
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. Eat the protein you like. A meal plan will only work long term (and any fitness or wellness program) if you like the foods you’re eating. So take this and adjust as necessary. Just watch those macros!
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).
Monday
Image: Well Plated
If you’ve followed me for long, you know that I carb cycle. That means that Monday’s and Tuesday are low carb while the rest of the week I enjoy those carbs. Dinner Monday night will be this Strawberry Chicken with Avocado. Start marinading the chicken tonight so that tomorrow you can quickly make dinner. Chicken soaks up any marinade and 24 hours soaking will also give this tremendous flavor. This comes in at 9 net carbs and leftovers will make a great lunch Tuesday.
Tuesday
Image: Pinch of Yum
Taco Tuesday’s when you are low carb can seem tough, but they aren’t. Tuesday night we’ll be enjoying these Korean BBQ-Style Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps. At roughly 9 net carbs, these are the perfect dinner. They take about 30 minutes to make and are worth the time! Instead of spicy mayo, I top these with a drizzle of Trader Joe’s Sriracha Ranch and some taco sauce (I like things spicy). Delicious!
Wednesday
Image: Well Plated
Let’s talk about this salad! As good as it is gorgeous, the BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad is the perfect summer salad. Grill chicken and toss with all of the other ingredients (and have those eggs!). The dressing recipe is a bit heavy, so I opt for the Green Goddess dressing from the salad section at Trader Joe’s instead. This works much better with my macros and is dairy free!
Thursday
Image: What’s Gaby Cooking
For some reason, Thursday’s in our house always seem a bit chaotic so I will be pulling out the slow cooker to make Pulled Pork Sliders. This is a favorite in our house and just about one of the easiest dinners ever to make. I put everything into the crockpot before heading out the door to the office and simply shred the pork when I get home and toast the buns. I serve this with a simple salad or, if my macros will allow it, some sweet potato fries. I’ve also done this recipe for friends for a casual Saturday night party (swim and dinner) and it was a home run - loved by all!
Friday
Image: What’s Gaby Cooking
One of my favorite days of the week and I know I’m not alone! This Friday we’ll be making this Green Monster Pizza with asparagus, peas, mint and burrata. If you are dairy free, use your favorite dairy free cheese or remove it all together - you won’t miss it! I will either use a cauliflower crust or will go whole wheat - whichever works best with my macros.
Saturday
Image: Half Baked Harvest
Ah Saturday. The absolute best day of the week. And on Saturday I like to make a nicer dinner that may take a bit more time so this week I will be making a Summer Coconut Chickpea Curry. It takes about 45 minutes to make and I will serve it with brown rice, some naan, and a big salad. Delicious!