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your work week dinner game plan

3 · Oct 27, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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

5 more easy weeknight meal ideas to help make the week ahead a little more organized and a little less stressful!

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

MONDAY: White bean & veggie pesto pasta

white bean & veggie pesto pasta // cait's plate

this easy vegetarian white bean & veggie pesto pasta comes together in minutes and is sure to please the whole household – a great option for an easy weeknight meal!

  • Serves: 4-6
  • Done in: 15 minutes
  • Tips: Feel free to mix this up in whatever way you want. Use whatever pasta you like best. If you prefer meat, throw some rotisserie chicken in here and mix up the veggies to suit you and your family’s preferences!

TUESDAY: 5 minute chicken souvlaki salad

5 minute chicken souvlaki salad // cait's plate

This easy chicken souvlaki salad comes together in just minutes, is hearty enough for dinner and is full of mediterranean flavor!

  • Serves: 1 (but can easily serve more!)
  • Done in: 5 minutes
  • Tips: If serving to a toddler, serve the elements separately. If they don’t like salad, just dice a few tomatoes and skinless cucumbers.

WEDNESDAY: Ultimate veggie-packed burrito

ultimate veggie-packed burrito || cait's plate

this easy burrito is loaded with veggies and comes together in just minutes making it a perfect weekday lunch or dinner!

  • Serves: 1 (but can easily serve more!)
  • Done in: 5 minutes
  • Tips: If serving to a toddler, serve the elements separately on a plate or make theirs into a quesadilla for ease of eating!

THURSDAY: Apple cider glazed chicken with roasted autumn produce

apple cider glazed chicken with roasted autumn produce // cait's plate

this apple cider glazed chicken comes together in 30 minutes or less and is bursting with fall flavor. it’s the perfect way to use up fall produce while getting dinner on the table in no time!

  • Serves: 6
  • Done in: 30 minutes
  • Tips: Serve with some hearty bread or your favorite grain (couscous or farro would be great here!)

FRIDAY: One Pot 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

one pot 3-bean chili - a super simple, satisfying meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes! // cait's plate

this protein-loaded vegetarian chili comes together quickly making it a perfect weeknight dish for the cooler temps!

  • Serves: 4
  • Done in: 20 minutes
  • Tips: Top this with all your favorite toppings plus some crunchy tortillas chips for scooping! If serving to a toddler, decrease the amount of chili powder.
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