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your work week dinner game plan

2 · Sep 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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

Five more days of easy dinner ideas to inspire your weeknight meals!

If you want even more dinner inspiration – find all my Work Week Dinner Game Plans here!

MONDAY: Spicy corn, tomato, peach & burrata farro bowl

spicy corn, tomato, peach & burrata farro bowl // cait's plate

While I love Fall, it’s not here quite yet which means you can squeeze in a few more summer dishes – like this spicy corn, peach & burrata bowl. this vegetarian-friendly dish combines some of the best summer flavors all in one easy grain bowl! done in less than 10 minutes, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

  • Serves: 2
  • Done in: 7 minutes (if you’ve prepped the farro ahead of time)
  • Tips: If you’re so over summer and ready for fall, you can easily swap the peaches out for sweet potato, which would also be great. If you’re #meatlessmonday, this would go great with steak or chicken!

TUESDAY: One Pan Fully Roasted Dinner

one pan fully roasted dinner - a balanced dinner completed on just one baking sheet! // cait's plate

Parmesan roasted potatoes pair with green beans and seasoned chicken for an easy dinner that comes together all on one pan. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (BBQ & honey mustard are both great!) and you’re good to go!

  • Serves: 2
  • Done in: 7 minutes (if you’ve prepped the farro ahead of time)
  • Tips: Serve this up with some whole grain rolls or garlic bread or side salads if you want a little extra veggies.

WEDNESDAY: Veggie packed lentil curry

veggie packed lentil curry // cait's plate

This veggie packed lentil curry is a great way to switch up the usual weeknight meal. Loaded with fiber and veggies, it comes together quickly and is full of bold flavor!

  • Serves: 4
  • Done in: 15 minutes (if you’ve prepped the farro ahead of time)
  • Tips: Pair this with some crusty bread to sop up the leftover broth at the bottom of the bowl and you’re good to go!

THURSDAY: 6-ingredient whole grain chicken, black bean and corn enchiladas

Using rotisserie chicken and a store-bought enchilada sauce helps these enchiladas come together in just minutes. Mix up the filling to make use of the ingredients you have on hand!

  • Serves: 3-6
  • Done in: 15 minutes
  • Tips: Use rotisserie chicken and store-bought sauce to help these enchiladas come together in just minutes. Not a chicken fan? You can omit the chicken completely! Serve with guac, salsa, yogurt, hot sauce and fresh cilantro (plus some corn chips to scoop up all the filling as it falls out!).

FRIDAY: Brussel sprout & caramelized onion ravioli

roasted brussel sprout & caramelized onion ravioli // cait's plate

It’s Friday. You deserve this 5-ingredient dinner like no one’s business! Done in less than 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!

  • Serves: 2
  • Done in: 35 minutes
  • Tips: Not a brussel sprouts fan? This would also be great with steamed (or roasted) broccoli or asparagus. Or, nix the mixed in veggie all together and serve with an easy side salad.
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