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5 Day Meal Plan v.1 | Relax, Dinner's Covered

5 Day Meal Plan v.1 | Relax, Dinner's Covered

Don’t overthink dinner this week, I already did it for you

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Welcome back!!

ICYMI: NFL offseason is the busiest time of year for me so I’ve spent the last few months (exhaustingly I must admit) cooking for players. Super grateful of course, but the players are going back to training so guess who gets to make meal plans again (it’s me lol)


🚨 This week’s meal plan features hefty portions that cost me approx $128.42 for the whole week of meals!

  • Each recipe makes 4 solid servings, leaving 2 people enough for lunch leftovers or feeding a full fam

But as always, feel free to adjust recipes by doubling or halving them as needed


This week is full of easy dinners and hidden veggies that even the pickiest eater will love, like seriously, I put it to the test and this weeks meal plan aced with flying colors 🙌


On your menu for dinner this week:

  • Sheet Pan Gyro Wraps with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

  • Lemon Ricotta & Marinara Stuffed Shells

  • One Pot Chipotle Chicken & Rice Burritos

  • BBQ Beef Loaded Potatoes with Hidden Veggie Cheese Sauce

  • Chili Cheese Dogs with a Homemade Hidden Veggie Chili


Need a visual? here you go ⤵️ (grocery list at bottom of page)


Sheet Pan Gyro Wraps with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

As you know, I let you vote on which recipe for the meal plan should be free AND get a youtube tutorial. Here is your winner 🏆

And I must say, y’all never miss with the choices


Lemon Ricotta & Marinara Stuffed Shells

This is my go to when I want something baked and cozy but don’t want to babysit a sauce on the stove. You just brown the beef, wilt some spinach in with sauce, and stir in ricotta and lemon zest. The filling tastes like lasagna and stuffed manicotti had a springy little baby. Also reheats like a dream.

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