Meal ideas for this week

Written By Michael Agnello

Week of March 9, 2025

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.

Pan-fried Chicken with Sweet Potato, Spinach, Kale, and Bell Peppers

  • Aromatics: Garlic, onion
  • Herbs: Oregano or basil
  • Spices: Smoked paprika, cumin
  • Extras: A squeeze of lime

Mahi Mahi with Red Lentils, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, and Spinach

  • Aromatics: Shallots, garlic
  • Herbs: Fresh dill or parsley
  • Spices: Black pepper, a pinch of paprika
  • Extras: A drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice

Pork Tenderloin with Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, and Green Beans

  • Aromatics: Garlic, ginger
  • Herbs: Thyme or rosemary
  • Spices: A dash of allspice, black pepper
  • Extras: A splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Chicken Sausage with Brown Rice, Bok Choy, Snow Peas, and Mushrooms

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

Beef Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles, Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Snap Peas

  • Aromatics: Garlic, ginger
  • Herbs: Fresh basil or cilantro
  • Spices: Chili powder, black pepper
  • Extras: A splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lime

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Pan-fried Chicken with Sweet Potato, Spinach, Kale, and Bell Peppers
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Pan-fried Chicken 6 oz, cooked 280 6 g 52 g 0 g 0 g
Sweet Potato 1 medium 112 0.1 g 2 g 26 g 4 g
Spinach 1 cup, raw 7 0.1 g 0.9 g 1.1 g 0.7 g
Kale 1 cup, chopped raw 33 0.6 g 2.2 g 6.7 g 1.3 g
Bell Pepper 1 medium 24 0.2 g 1 g 6 g 2 g
Total 456 7 g 58 g 40 g 8 g
Mahi Mahi with Red Lentils, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, and Spinach
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Mahi Mahi 6 oz, cooked 230 2.5 g 45 g 0 g 0 g
Red Lentils 1/2 cup, cooked 115 0.4 g 9 g 20 g 7.8 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
Spinach 1 cup, raw 7 0.1 g 0.9 g 1.1 g 0.7 g
Total 406 3.5 g 59 g 32 g 13 g
Pork Tenderloin with Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, and Green Beans
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Pork Tenderloin 6 oz, cooked 220 8 g 35 g 0 g 0 g
Quinoa 1/2 cup, cooked 111 1.8 g 4 g 20 g 3 g
Brussels Sprouts 1 cup, halved raw 38 0.3 g 3 g 8 g 3.3 g
Carrots 1 medium 25 0.1 g 0.6 g 6 g 1.7 g
Green Beans 1/2 cup, cooked 22 0.1 g 1 g 5 g 2 g
Total 416 10 g 44 g 39 g 10 g
Chicken Sausage with Brown Rice, Bok Choy, Snow Peas, and Mushrooms
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Chicken Sausage 6 oz, cooked 300 20 g 25 g 2 g 0 g
Brown Rice 1/2 cup, cooked 109 0.9 g 2.3 g 22.8 g 1.8 g
Bok Choy 1 cup, chopped 9 0.1 g 1 g 1.5 g 0.6 g
Snow Peas 1/2 cup, raw 26 0.1 g 1.7 g 4.8 g 1.6 g
Mushrooms 1 cup, sliced raw 15 0.2 g 2.2 g 2.3 g 0.7 g
Total 459 21 g 32 g 33 g 5 g
Lean Beef with Rice Noodles, Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Snap Peas
Ingredient Serving Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber
Lean Beef 6 oz, cooked, 90% lean 360 18 g 48 g 0 g 0 g
Rice Noodles 1 cup, cooked 192 0.5 g 3.5 g 42 g 1 g
Broccoli 1 cup, chopped raw 31 0.3 g 2.5 g 6 g 2.4 g
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium 24 0.2 g 1 g 6 g 2 g
Snap Peas 1/2 cup, raw 26 0.1 g 1.7 g 4.8 g 1.6 g
Total 633 19 g 57 g 59 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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