Meal ideas for the week of March 2, 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.

Ground Turkey with Red Lentils, Spinach, Carrots, and Broccoli

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onion
  • Herbs: Thyme or rosemary
  • Spices: Cumin, smoked paprika
  • Extras: A squeeze of lemon or a touch of orange zest

Chicken with Chickpeas, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, and Bell Peppers

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onions
  • Herbs: Fresh rosemary or oregano
  • Spices: Cumin, paprika
  • Extras: A drizzle of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice

Salmon with Quinoa, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, and Zucchini

  • Aromatics: Shallots or garlic
  • Herbs: Dill or parsley
  • Spices: Black pepper, a pinch of smoked paprika
  • Extras: A few lemon slices or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Lean Beef with Black Beans, Corn, Spinach, and Tomatoes

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onions
  • Herbs: Fresh cilantro or oregano
  • Spices: Chili powder, cumin
  • Extras: A squeeze of lime and a few slices of avocado

Shrimp with Brown Rice, Snap Peas, Broccoli, and Carrots

  • Aromatics: Garlic, ginger
  • Herbs: Basil or green onions
  • Spices: Red pepper flakes, a dash of sesame seeds
  • Extras: A splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lime

Grocery List

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Ground Turkey with Red Lentils, Spinach, Carrots, and Broccoli
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Ground Turkey 6 oz, cooked, lean 93% 240 14 g 30 g 0 g 0 g
Red Lentils 1/2 cup, cooked 115 0.4 g 9 g 20 g 7.8 g
Spinach 1 cup, raw 7 0.1 g 0.9 g 1.1 g 0.7 g
Carrot 1 medium 25 0.1 g 0.6 g 6 g 1.7 g
Broccoli 1 cup, chopped raw 31 0.3 g 2.5 g 6 g 2.4 g
Total 320 15 g 43 g 33 g 13 g
Chicken with Chickpeas, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, and Bell Peppers
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Chicken Breast 6 oz, cooked 280 6 g 52 g 0 g 0 g
Chickpeas 1/2 cup, cooked 135 2 g 7 g 22 g 6 g
Kale 1 cup, chopped raw 33 0.6 g 2.2 g 6.7 g 1.3 g
Sweet Potato 1 medium 112 0.1 g 2 g 26 g 4 g
Bell Pepper 1 medium 24 0.2 g 1 g 6 g 2 g
Total 585 6 g 64 g 61 g 13 g
Salmon with Quinoa, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Salmon 6 oz, cooked 335 21 g 34 g 0 g 0 g
Quinoa 1/2 cup, cooked 111 1.8 g 4 g 20 g 3 g
Asparagus 1 cup, raw 27 0.2 g 3 g 5 g 2.8 g
Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup 27 0.3 g 1.3 g 6 g 2 g
Zucchini 1 cup, sliced raw 19 0.4 g 1.4 g 3.4 g 1 g
Total 530 13 g 27 g 34 g 9 g
Lean Beef with Black Beans, Corn, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Lean Beef 6 oz, cooked, 90% lean 360 18 g 48 g 0 g 0 g
Black Beans 1/2 cup, cooked 114 0.5 g 7.6 g 20.4 g 7.5 g
Corn 1/2 cup, cooked 66 1 g 2.5 g 16 g 2 g
Spinach 1 cup, raw 7 0.1 g 0.9 g 1.1 g 0.7 g
Tomatoes 1/2 cup, chopped 15 0.2 g 0.7 g 3.5 g 1 g
Onions 1/4 cup, chopped 12 0 g 0.3 g 3 g 0.5 g
Avocado 1/4 medium, sliced 60 5.5 g 0.7 g 3 g 2 g
Total 634 25 g 61 g 47 g 14 g
Shrimp with Brown Rice, Snap Peas, Broccoli, and Carrots
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Shrimp 8 oz, cooked 168 2 g 36 g 0 g 0 g
Brown Rice 1/2 cup, cooked 109 0.9 g 2.3 g 22.8 g 1.8 g
Snap Peas 1/2 cup, raw 26 0.1 g 1.7 g 4.8 g 1.6 g
Broccoli 1 cup, chopped raw 31 0.3 g 2.5 g 6 g 2.4 g
Carrots 1/2 medium 12 0.1 g 0.3 g 3 g 0.9 g
Total 346 3 g 43 g 37 g 7 g

Keep in mind these values are estimates based on common nutritional data and may vary with brands or cooking methods.

Michael Agnello
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