Meal planning and having a well-stocked fridge and pantry are key to enjoying delicious and nourishing meals during the busy week-day evenings. I shared a few of our schedules this past week up in my stories, and I know you guys can relate to how crazy it can actually be! 🤪

Over the years I’ve gathered many tips and tricks to help make my kitchen run smoothly and efficiently. There are so many benefits to meal planning from saving time, money, wasting less food, eating healthy, and just feeling less stressed.

Here is a sample meal plan to help you prepare for this upcoming week:

1. Monday. Green Minestrone
2. Tuesday. Potato Soup with White Beans and Kale
3. Wednesday. Lentil Bolognese
4. Thursday. Sweet Potato-Chickpea Dahl
5. Friday. Steam Roasted Halibut with Green Beans

Below are a few ideas to add to your rotation as well.

Soups, Stews and Curries

1. 01. Green Minestrone
2. 02. Potato Soup with White Beans and Kale
3. 03. Butternut Squash Curry
4. 04. Sweet Potato-Chickpea Dahl
5. 05. Creamy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup

Pastas

1. 01. Red Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce
2. 02. Lentil Bolognese
3. 03. Broccoli Pesto
4. 04. Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo

Entrees

1. 01. BBQ Steelhead Trout
2. 02. Steam Roasted Halibut with Green Beans

I hope that these recipes inspire you to continue to create healthy, delicious and easy weekday dinners for you and your family to enjoy!

xo, Karlene