Easy Weeknight Dinners Volume 4 - Five Spot Green Living

Ok so I’ve been sick for what feels like all winter. Actually, I’ve been sick ever since my mother passed just about 5 months ago. Shows you how your body responds to things. But these Easy Weeknight Dinners have kept my family fed and I don’t have to think too much because I know I already planned the meals out.

Healthy Meal Plan Volume 2

Each week I use the same template but switch up the meal ideas a bit according to what is on sale. You CAN create an easy weeknight dinners meal plan with quick yet healthy meal ideas that kids love!

Meatless Monday

Vegetarian Indian Rice
Love my Indian food especially when it’s quick and easy!
Meal Total = $5

Taco Tuesdays

Healthy Turkey Taco Skillet
Ok, so it’s not reeeeaaallly tacos, but all the fixins! This dish is so speedy and delish I love to make it ALL the time!
Meal total = $7

Pasta Wednesdays

Thai Chicken and Noodles
I always want to make this but I never do – this week I vow to do it!
Meal Total = $7

Crockpot Thursdays

Veggie Crockpot Chili
Mexican dinner in the crockpot. How much better can it get? Easy peasy yummy meal.
Meal total = $7

Fishy Fridays

Healthy Meal Plan: Asparagus Tuna Casserole
I just love this casserole. It’s so simple – just throw everything together in a casserole dish and bake to set and the flavors will blend together. Very simple but satisfying.
Meal Total: $7

TOTAL WEEKLY DINNER COST = $33

Make sure to download the weekly menu planner for easy weeknight dinners volume 4 menu planning and shopping! Click the image to download.

Meal Plan Shopping List

Grocery Items
2 yellow potatoes
1 pound tiny new potatoes
3 yellow onions
4 green onions
1 cabbage
2 medium bell pepper
1 medium carrot
1 medium squash
1 lemon
3 tomatoes
1 1/2 pounds green, white, and/or purple asparagus
1 cup rice
1 (15oz) can chickpeas (or 1 cup dried)
1 (15oz) can kidney beans (or 1 cup dried)
2 (15oz) can black beans (or 2 cups dried)
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 c frozen peas
23 oz corn kernels
1 bunch cilantro

1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
8 oz linguine, or gluten-free linguine or zucchini noodles
1 cup dried penne pasta
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
3 can tuna packed in roasted garlic olive oil
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

Lean ground turkey (1 package)
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

2 1/4 cups milk
4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup salsa

Pantry Items
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp light brown sugar
3 tbsp yogurt
3 tbsp oil
3 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
3 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs

Spices
2 tbsp grated ginger
5 cloves garlic, pressed
3 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp turmeric
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 Tablespoon sriracha
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 tbsp taco seasoning