Below is a simple weekly meal plan with recipe links, a grocery list, and practical tips to help you plan your week.
This Whole30-inspired plan includes make-ahead breakfasts and lunches that can be enjoyed throughout the week plus six dinner ideas. Use it as flexible inspiration—swap days, double recipes, or add extra vegetables as desired. The dinners listed are main dishes; feel free to serve them with your favorite sides.
Several recipes featured here are from my cookbook Quick Prep Paleo, along with selections from the blog. If you own the book you’ll recognize some favorites; otherwise consider the recipes here a curated mix for quick, nutritious meals. A downloadable grocery list is available at the bottom of this post to streamline shopping.
Weekly Menu
Breakfasts: Sausage, Sweet Potato, and Kale Egg Cups — a make-ahead option that reheats well for busy mornings.
Lunches: Creamy Tomato Soup (cookbook, page 66) — hearty, warming, and easy to batch cook.
Sunday: Balsamic Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Avocado Salsa — bright flavors and quick to prepare.
Monday: Instant Pot Orange Sesame Chicken (cookbook, page 69) — omit honey to keep it Whole30-compliant. Fast in the pressure cooker and great with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.
Tuesday: Philly Cheesesteak Skillet — a satisfying one-pan meal that’s simple and comforting.
Wednesday: Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner — easy roasting, minimal cleanup, and plenty of seasonal vegetables.
Thursday: Crispy Pork Carnitas — slow-cooked then crisped for great texture; versatile for bowls or salads.
Friday: The Ultimate Thai Basil Shrimp Curry (cookbook, page 42) — aromatic, quick, and full of fresh flavor.
Tips & Tricks
- Batch-cook breakfasts and soups on the weekend so you can grab-and-go during the week.
- Double recipes for dinners you know your family loves and freeze portions for busy nights.
- Use sheet-pan and one-pot meals midweek to save time on prep and cleanup.
- Include extra vegetables as side dishes to round out meals—steamed greens, roasted root vegetables, or a simple salad work well.
To make planning even easier, a printable PDF with the meal plan, recipe links, and grocery list is available. Sign up using the form below to receive the full grocery list directly in your inbox.
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