Skinnytaste Dinner Plan — Week 83
This week’s Skinnytaste dinner plan features a new addition: Lomo Saltado, a flavorful Peruvian beef stir-fry. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend giving it a go. You can easily swap chicken for beef if you prefer a lighter option or want to stretch servings. It’s my anniversary week, so we’ll be dining out on Saturday, and for the rest of the week I’m keeping dinners straightforward while testing a few new recipes I’ll share soon.
The photo above shows the meal planner I use to organize weeknight dinners. Meal planning is one of the best ways to streamline grocery shopping, reduce food waste, and make weeknight cooking less stressful. My breakfasts are usually quick and simple—eggs with fruit, a smoothie, or avocado toast—so I focus planning energy on dinners. We’re a family of four, so when recipes yield extra portions those meals become packed lunches or leftover dinners for the following day.
Weekly Menu
- Monday: Eggplant Meatballs with whole wheat angel hair pasta
- Tuesday: Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw
- Wednesday: Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry)
- Thursday: Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Vegetables
- Friday: Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Chopped Salad
- Saturday: Dinner out for our anniversary
- Sunday: Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls with salad
Below is a consolidated shopping list organized by recipe to help you shop efficiently. If you prefer, combine pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan across recipes to avoid duplicate purchases. For gluten-free or Whole30 adaptations, swap noodles and soy sauce as noted in the ingredient lists.
Shopping List
Eggplant Meatballs
- Olive oil
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Pomodoro or marinara sauce (about 25–28 oz jar or can)
- Part-skim ricotta cheese (optional)
- Whole wheat angel hair pasta
Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw
- Unsalted butter
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Garlic
- Peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon
- Italian parsley
- Corn tortillas
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Scallions
Skinny Caesar Dressing (for the slaw)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Anchovy filets (optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0% fat Greek yogurt
Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for frying
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (for frying or roasting)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Lean sirloin or other stir-fry beef
- Cumin
- Red onion
- Yellow bell pepper
- Jalapeño (optional, to taste)
- Garlic
- Tomato
- Low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for Whole30)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cilantro
Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Vegetables
- Thin-sliced chicken cutlets
- Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Garlic
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Lime
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Raw honey
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
- Red bell pepper
Skinny Basil Pesto (if making)
- Basil
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan
- Olive oil
Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Chopped Salad
- Golden balsamic or another mild balsamic-style vinegar
- Shallots
- Extra virgin olive oil
- About 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Garlic
- Seasoned salt (or preferred seasoning)
- Romaine lettuce
- Watermelon
- Soft goat cheese
Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls
- Lasagna noodles (use brown rice or gluten-free noodles if needed)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Zucchini
- Part-skim ricotta cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Marinara or quick marinara sauce
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Salad greens for serving
Quick Marinara Sauce (pantry basics)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Bay leaf
- Oregano
- Fresh basil
Tips for success: check your pantry first for staples like olive oil, garlic, salt, and basic spices to avoid duplicate purchases. If a recipe yields extra portions, plan them as lunches or a dinner the next day—leftovers are a big time-saver. For lighter variations, use chicken in place of beef in the Lomo Saltado or swap pasta for spiralized zucchini in the lasagna rolls. Adjust seasonings and heat (jalapeño, red pepper flakes) to suit your family’s taste.
If you want more weekly menus or recipe ideas, search “Skinnytaste meal plans” to explore previous weeks and find shopping lists and printable guides. Happy cooking and enjoy your week of meals!