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 cheese
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano
Method: Combine all ingredients, toss well. Let marinate 10 minutes before serving.
Dinner: Pan-Seared Fish with White Bean & Tomato Salad
~505 calories per person
8 oz white fish fillets
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
Fresh parsley
Method: Season fish with paprika, pan-sear. Mix beans, tomatoes, zucchini, onion with lemon and olive oil.
DAY 3
Lunch: Zucchini & Feta Scramble with Olives
~485 calories per person
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 oz feta cheese
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
Fresh parsley
Cherry tomatoes (handful)
Method: Sauté onion and garlic, add zucchini and pepper. Cook until tender. Top with feta, olives, tomatoes.
Dinner: Greek Chicken & Vegetable Skillet
~515 calories per person
8 oz chicken breast, cubed
2 cups baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 oz feta cheese
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice)
1 tsp oregano
Method: Sauté chicken with garlic and oregano. Add peppers and tomatoes, cook 5 min. Add spinach until wilted. Top with feta and lemon juice.
Meal Prep Tips:
Prep vegetables at the start: dice cucumbers, slice onions, halve tomatoes
Cook chickpeas and beans can be rinsed and stored together
Pre-portion feta cheese
Store fresh herbs in damp paper towels
This gives you variety while efficiently using all 20 ingredients across 6 meals!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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