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your work week dinner game plan

7 · Jun 23, 2019 · Leave a Comment

5 quick and easy, balanced dinner ideas to get you (or your whole family!) through the work week!

Monday: Caprese Style Skillet Gnocchi (perfect for #meatlessmonday!)

caprese-style skillet gnocchi // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Done in: 15 minutes
  • Tips: Use cauliflower gnocchi for even more veggies and chickpeas for even more protein!

Tuesday: Honey Mustard Pepperjack Chicken with Fresh Pico De Gallo

honey mustard pepperjack chicken with fresh pico de gallo // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2 (can easily serve more if you marinate more chicken breasts)
  • Done in: Just about 1 hour (less if you marinate the chicken the night before!)
  • Tips: Pair with tortilla chips or roasted potatoes and a roasted veggie or leftover pico de gallo

Wednesday: Sneaky Veggie Turkey Burgers

sneaky veggie turkey burgers // cait's plate
  • Serves: 4-6
  • Done in: 35 minutes
  • Tips: Serve with chips or french fries and a side salad or steamed veggie

Thursday: Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

sheet pan shrimp fajitas // cait's plate
  • Serves: 4
  • Done in: ~20 minutes
  • Tips: Not a fish fan? You can easily use shredded or ground chicken instead!

Friday: Roasted Vegetable Pizza

vegan roasted vegetable pizza (aka - my take on amy's) // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Done in: 40 minutes
  • Tips: Can’t eat pizza without the cheese? Go ahead and sprinkle some mozzarella on here! Serve with a side salad to round it out.

Happy Sunday everyone!

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