Skinnytaste Dinner Plan — Week 72
Welcome to Week 72 of the Skinnytaste dinner plans. It’s hard to believe I’ve been sharing these weekly menus for so long. Meal planning is a simple, effective way to stay organized, reduce stress at dinnertime, and make grocery shopping faster and more focused. This plan includes a variety of recipes that are family-friendly, straightforward to prepare, and designed to minimize last-minute decisions. If you’re new here, try pairing these dinners with quick breakfasts and simple lunches to keep your week running smoothly.
For breakfast I usually choose something quick and balanced like eggs and fruit, a smoothie, or avocado toast. We’re a family of four; when a recipe yields extra servings, leftovers become lunches or are saved for another night. If you want to browse previous dinner plans, you can see past weeks collected on the meal plans page.
This Week’s Dinner Lineup
Monday: Zucchini “Meatballs” served with whole wheat spaghetti
Tuesday: Grilled Steak Lettuce Tacos with Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”
Wednesday: Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops
Thursday: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Fried Eggs
Friday: Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables
Saturday: Dinner out
Sunday: Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs
Shopping List
The shopping list below covers the ingredients needed for this week’s dinners. Quantities will depend on portions and whether you already have staples like olive oil, spices, or condiments on hand. Check each recipe for exact measurements and optional items.
Zucchini Meatballs
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Zucchini
- Fresh basil
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- Quick marinara sauce or jarred marinara
- Part-skim ricotta cheese (optional)
- Whole wheat spaghetti
Quick Marinara Sauce (Ingredients)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Bay leaf
- Dried oregano
- Fresh basil
Grilled Steak Lettuce Tacos
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Onion (for cooking)
- Jalapeño
- 1 lb thin sirloin steaks
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Lettuce leaves or shells for serving
Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”
- Cauliflower crumbles or head of cauliflower to rice
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Plum tomatoes
- Jalapeño
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cilantro
Mediterranean Boneless Pork Chops
- Thin-sliced center-cut boneless pork chops
- Seasoning blend (such as Montreal or your preferred blend)
- Zucchini
- Yellow squash
- Grape tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Garlic
- Cooking spray
- Pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Lemon and lemon zest
Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Fried Eggs
- Sliced prosciutto
- Baby arugula
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray or a touch of oil for crisping
- Large eggs
- Shallots
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sherry vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables
- Broccoli florets
- Mini sweet rainbow peppers
- Sesame oil
- Wild salmon fillets
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari if needed)
- Unseasoned rice vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Scallions
Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs
- Fresh basil leaves
- Garlic
- Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan)
- Olive oil
- Skinless chicken breast
- Cherry tomatoes
- Wooden or metal skewers
Tips for the week: prep vegetables ahead when you have time, save any extra sauce or dressing for lunch, and adapt protein portions to suit your family’s appetite. These dinners are designed to deliver flavor without long, complicated steps so you can enjoy more of your evenings and less time in the kitchen.