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4-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan For 2 People | ~1,000 Calories/Day | Limited Ingredient List MEAL PLAN OVERVIEW Day 1 Lunch: Greek Chickpea Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing Dinner: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze & Roasted Vegetables Day 2 Lunch: Italian Bruschetta Bar with White Bean Spread Dinner: Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Skillet with Peppers Day 3 Lunch: Mediterranean Lentil Bowl with Tahini Dressing Dinner: Turkish-Style Lamb Kofta with Cilantro Lime Rice & Cucumber Tomato Salad Day 4 Lunch: Caprese-Style Tomato & White Bean Salad Dinner: Greek Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Roasted Vegetables & Tzatziki DAY 1 Day 1 Lunch: Greek Chickpea Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing Servings: 2 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 0 min | ~480 calories per serving A bright, protein-packed salad that comes together in minutes with bold Mediterranean flavors. Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium cucumber, diced (about...

Week of Nov 12, 2025

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4-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan for 2 People Approximately 1,000 calories total per day | 27 unique ingredients | No shellfish, fish, or eggplant MEAL PLAN OVERVIEW Day 1 Lunch: Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Sun-Dried Tomatoes (~240 cal) Dinner: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives (~260 cal) Daily Total: ~500 calories Day 2 Lunch: Greek-Style Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs (~230 cal) Dinner: Turkish-Inspired Beef Kofta with Yogurt Sauce & Herb Salad (~270 cal) Daily Total: ~500 calories Day 3 Lunch: Italian White Bean & Arugula Salad with Balsamic (~220 cal) Dinner: Spanish Chicken with Romesco Sauce & Roasted Vegetables (~280 cal) Daily Total: ~500 calories Day 4 Lunch: Tomato, Cucumber & Chickpea Salad with Za'atar (~210 cal) Dinner: Lebanese-Style Lamb Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce (~290 cal) Daily Total: ~500 calories CONSOLIDATED SHOPPING LIST ✓ VERIFIED Quantities calculated for 2 people across 8 meals - CORRE...

Week of 11/6 - shortened

DAY 1 Lunch: Greek Orzo Salad ~480 calories per person • ⅔ cup orzo (dry) • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cucumber, diced • ¼ red onion, diced • 2 oz feta cheese • 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced • 2 tbsp parsley • 1½ tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp lemon juice • ½ tsp oregano Method: Cook orzo, cool. Toss with vegetables, feta, olives, and dressing. Dinner: Lemon Herb Chicken with Sautéed Spinach ~510 calories per person • 8 oz chicken breast • 4 cups baby spinach • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 lemon (juice & zest) • 1½ tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp oregano • ½ red bell pepper, sliced Method: Season chicken with lemon, oregano. Pan-sear in olive oil. Sauté garlic, peppers, add spinach until wilted. DAY 2 Lunch: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad ~495 calories per person • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 1 cucumber, diced • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ red onion, thinly sliced • 2 oz feta chee...