Meal ideas for the week of March 16, 2025

Written By Michael Agnello

What’s for dinner this week? Take a look through these meal ideas to see if any will make it onto your menu this week.

Grilled Shrimp with Couscous, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Swiss Chard

  • Aromatics: Garlic, shallots
  • Herbs: Parsley or mint
  • Spices: Cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Extras: Lemon zest and juice, olive oil drizzle

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Rice, Butternut Squash, Kale, and Green Beans

  • Aromatics: Onion, garlic
  • Herbs: Sage or thyme
  • Spices: Nutmeg, black pepper
  • Extras: Toasted almonds, splash of white wine vinegar

Ground Turkey Meatballs with Wild Rice, Broccolini, Mushrooms, and Red Cabbage

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onion
  • Herbs: Rosemary or basil
  • Spices: Fennel seeds, smoked paprika
  • Extras: Balsamic vinegar glaze, Parmesan garnish

Salmon with Farro, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato, and Asparagus

  • Aromatics: Garlic, shallots
  • Herbs: Dill or chives
  • Spices: Black pepper, a hint of coriander
  • Extras: Maple-mustard drizzle, squeeze of lemon juice

Flank Steak with Roasted Potatoes, Collard Greens, Carrots, and Red Onion

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onion
  • Herbs: Oregano or parsley
  • Spices: Black pepper, paprika
  • Extras: Splash of red wine vinegar, olive oil finish

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Grilled Shrimp with Couscous, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Swiss Chard
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Grilled Shrimp 6 oz, cooked 168 2 g 36 g 0 g 0 g
Couscous 1/2 cup, cooked 88 0.2 g 3 g 18 g 1 g
Zucchini 1 medium, sliced 33 0.6 g 2 g 6 g 2 g
Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup 27 0.3 g 1.3 g 6 g 2 g
Swiss Chard 1 cup, raw 7 0.1 g 0.9 g 1.1 g 0.7 g
Total 323 3 g 43 g 31 g 6 g
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Rice, Butternut Squash, Kale, and Green Beans
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Seared Scallops 6 oz, cooked 180 2 g 36 g 0 g 0 g
Cauliflower Rice 1 cup, cooked 25 0.1 g 2 g 5 g 2 g
Butternut Squash 1 cup, cubed 63 0.2 g 1.4 g 16 g 2.8 g
Kale 1 cup, raw 33 0.6 g 2.2 g 6.7 g 1.3 g
Green Beans 1 cup, raw 31 0.2 g 2 g 7 g 3 g
Total 332 3 g 44 g 35 g 9 g
Ground Turkey Meatballs with Wild Rice, Broccolini, Mushrooms, and Red Cabbage
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Ground Turkey Meatballs 6 oz, cooked 220 8 g 35 g 0 g 0 g
Wild Rice 1/2 cup, cooked 83 0.3 g 3 g 17 g 1.5 g
Broccolini 1 cup, raw 31 0.3 g 2.5 g 6 g 2.4 g
Mushrooms 1 cup, sliced 15 0.2 g 2.2 g 2.3 g 0.7 g
Red Cabbage 1 cup, shredded 22 0.1 g 1 g 5 g 2 g
Total 371 9 g 44 g 30 g 7 g
Salmon with Farro, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato, and Asparagus
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Salmon 6 oz, cooked 350 20 g 34 g 0 g 0 g
Farro 1/2 cup, cooked 110 0.5 g 4 g 24 g 3 g
Brussels Sprouts 1 cup, halved 38 0.3 g 3 g 8 g 3.3 g
Sweet Potato 1 medium 112 0.1 g 2 g 26 g 4 g
Asparagus 1 cup, raw 27 0.2 g 3 g 5 g 2.8 g
Total 637 21 g 46 g 63 g 13 g
Flank Steak with Roasted Potatoes, Collard Greens, Carrots, and Red Onion
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Flank Steak 6 oz, cooked 300 15 g 42 g 0 g 0 g
Roasted Potatoes 1 medium, diced 110 0.2 g 2.5 g 26 g 2.5 g
Collard Greens 1 cup, chopped raw 36 0.6 g 3 g 7 g 4 g
Carrots 1 medium 25 0.1 g 0.6 g 6 g 1.7 g
Red Onion 1 medium 45 0.1 g 1 g 10 g 1.9 g
Total 516 16 g 49 g 49 g 10 g

NB: these values are estimates based on common nutritional data and may vary with brands , portions, and cooking methods.

Michael Agnello
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