7-Day Dinner Meal Plan

7-Day Dinner Meal Plan
7-Day Dinner Meal Plan

Looking for a 7 day dinner plan including a grocery list? Here you go!

Here’s a 7-Day Dinner Meal Plan with a variety of proteins, delicious recipes, and a complete grocery list!

Meal Plan

Day 1 (Pork): Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans

Day 2 (Chicken): Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

Day 3 (Ground Beef): Healthy Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

Day 4 (Fish): Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus & Brown Rice

Day 5 (Steak): Grilled Sirloin Steak with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Mashed Cauliflower

Day 6 (Ground Turkey): Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs with Whole Wheat Pasta & Marinara

Day 7 (Chicken): Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Recipes and Instructions

Day 1: Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp salt & pepper
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 lb green beans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Rub pork with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place pork on a baking sheet. Toss sweet potatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and add to the pan.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until pork reaches 145°F.
  5. Add green beans to the pan for the last 10 minutes.

Day 2: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)

Instructions:

  1. Marinate chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  4. Roast veggies at 400°F for 15 minutes.

Day 3: Healthy Taco Bowls

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Salsa & Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook brown rice according to package.
  2. Brown ground beef, drain excess fat, and add seasonings.
  3. Assemble bowls with rice, beef, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa.

Day 4: Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  4. Roast asparagus on the same pan for 10 minutes.

Day 5: Grilled Sirloin Steak

Ingredients:

  • 2 sirloin steaks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 cups cauliflower, mashed

Instructions:

  1. Preheat grill and season steaks with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Grill steaks 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  3. Roast Brussels sprouts at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  4. Mash cooked cauliflower with a bit of butter and salt.

Day 6: Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta

Instructions:

  1. Mix turkey, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and seasoning. Form into meatballs.
  2. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat marinara and add cooked meatballs. Serve over pasta.

Day 7: Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup brown rice

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden.
  2. Add garlic, soy sauce, and honey, then stir in broccoli and bell pepper.
  3. Serve over brown rice.

Grocery List

Protein

1 pork tenderloin

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 lb ground beef (93% lean)

2 salmon fillets

2 sirloin steaks

1 lb ground turkey

Produce

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 lb green beans

1 zucchini

2 red bell peppers

1 cup broccoli

1 lb Brussels sprouts

2 cups cauliflower

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 avocado

2 lemons

2 cloves garlic

1 bunch asparagus

Pantry Staples

Olive oil

Whole wheat pasta (8 oz)

Brown rice (3 cups)

Quinoa (1 cup)

Whole wheat breadcrumbs (½ cup)

Canned black beans (1 can)

Marinara sauce (1 jar)

Salsa

Soy sauce

Honey

Spices & Seasonings

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Italian seasoning

Dried oregano

Dried thyme

Dried rosemary

Dried dill

Chili powder

Cumin

Salt & pepper

 

This meal plan keeps things simple, healthy, and delicious! Let me know if you want any modifications.