Each week I use the same template but switch up the meal ideas a bit according to what is on sale. Here is a fun and fresh healthy meal plan Volume 6 with quick and easy weeknight dinners that kids love!
This week I went for a more clean and fresh eating vibe as the weather is turning nice(er) here in New England and the kids want to play outside and who wants to eat heavy wintery food right now?
Healthy Meal Plan Volume 6
Meatless Monday
Quinoa Salad with Pesto and Chickpeas
Meal Total = $7
Taco Tuesdays
Tamale Pie Casserole
Meal total = $11
Pasta Wednesdays
Spicy Sausage and Kale Baked Ziti
Meal Total = $8
Crockpot Thursdays
Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Meal total = $8
Fishy Fridays
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Meal Total: $6
TOTAL WEEKLY DINNER COST = $40
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Meal Plan Shopping List
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. cornmeal
¾ cup Cornflake crumbs
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
4 T. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
5 clove garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato
baby spinach
2 ribs of kale
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 can sliced black olives
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup apricot preserves or jam
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 can chickpeas or dried chickpeas
1 can tuna, drained
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 Tablespoon prepared pesto
4oz spaghetti
2 (1 lb.) box penne noodles
1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef)
1 lb. plain pork sausage
3 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 – 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 250g tub your favourite sour cream based dip
½ cup Swiss cheese
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Yum! Now I am hungry. 🙂 Time to make lunch. Thanks for the great, and thrifty meal ideas!
You have really taken efforts for this it seems 🙂 Such great observations, gave the smallest details. Thankful.