WEEK 21: Big Flavor, Low Effort

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 Korean Beef Bowls 

Shrimp Tostadas 

One-Pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi 

Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Soup 

BBQ Chicken Flatbreads 

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

This week’s dinner plan leans into bold, globally inspired flavors while keeping prep approachable and weeknight-friendly. You’ll find a mix of meat, seafood, and two plant-forward dinners, offering variety without turning dinner into a project.

Several meals rely on smart shortcuts like ground beef, lentils, shelf-stable gnocchi, and pre-cooked chicken, helping keep cook times reasonable. This is a great week for adding variety to the table without overthinking ingredients or prep.

Savory-sweet ground beef served over sesame rice with crisp, quick-pickled cucumbers. This meal comes together quickly and works well for leftovers the next day.

Spiced shrimp layered over tostadas with black beans and fresh mango salsa. This is a lighter, fresher meal and best enjoyed the night it’s made.

Shelf-stable gnocchi cooked in one pot with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. A comforting dinner with minimal cleanup that reheats well.

A warmly spiced lentil soup simmered with tomatoes, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. This plant-based meal is hearty, filling, and excellent for leftovers.

Flatbreads topped with BBQ-sauced chicken, red onion, and melted gouda. A fast, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to portion and flexible for busy nights.

Roasted portobello mushrooms filled with lemony couscous, tomatoes, herbs, and feta. A satisfying vegetarian dinner that feels substantial without being heavy.

Proteins

• Ground beef
   
• Shrimp
   
• Cooked chicken
   
• Lentils
   

Produce

• Cucumbers
   
• Mango
   
• Red onion
   
• Garlic
   
• Spinach (optional)
   
• Cherry tomatoes
   
• Carrot
   
• Celery
   
• Herbs (parsley, cilantro)
   
• Lemons
   

Pantry Staples

• Jasmine rice
   
• Shelf-stable gnocchi
   
• Couscous
   
• Canned tomatoes
   
• Coconut milk
   
• BBQ sauce
   
• Olive oil
   
• Spices and seasonings

• Bold flavors without complicated techniques
   
• A balance of meat, seafood, and vegetarian meals
   
• Several dinners designed with leftovers in mind
   
• Smart use of pantry staples and shortcuts