Meal Plan: 10th Anniversary of Live Eat Learn

Struggling to plan meals that are quick, high-protein, and vegetarian? These weekly meal plans are designed to save the day (and your dinner table). Each week includes four dinners and one breakfast idea, plus a grocery list you can take to the store with you.

🍽️ On The Menu This Week

We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Live Eat Learn with these fan-favorite recipes from over the last decade (they’re all weekly rotation-worthy)!

• Dinner 1: Roasted Chickpea Gyros pair them with a simple salad
• Dinner 2: Marry Me Butter Beans pair it with crusty bread
• Dinner 3: Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup pair it with grilled cheese
• Dinner 4: Portobello Mushrooms Burgers pair them with sweet potato fries
• Breakfast: Strawberry Banana Smoothie pair it with an omelette or oatmeal

👉 How To Use This Meal Plan

I’ve included four vegetarian dinners in this meal plan to leave some days for leftovers or eating out. I’ve also included a breakfast idea, which can be enjoyed on any day!

1. Print or save the Meal Plan and Grocery List below.
2. Head to the recipes (the QR codes will take you to them). You can click “jump to recipe” at the top of each post, or read the post to learn about substitutions and variations. You can print these recipes or save them on your phone.
3. Check the grocery list, crossing off any ingredients you already have, or that are for recipes you don’t want to make.
4. Grocery shop. I’ve sorted the list by section in the grocery store to make it quick! I personally prefer scheduling a pickup or delivery for Sunday morning so I can prep my meals for the week on Sunday evening.
5. Cook and eat! Feel free to drop any questions about recipes in the comments section below each recipe (or just to leave a review on how it went – this helps our community tremendously!).

🗓️ Grab The Meal Plan

📝 Grab The Grocery List

💪 Meal Prep Tips

You can prep these things in advance to make cooking throughout the week even easier:

• Roasted Chickpea Gyros: Drain and season the chickpeas, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Mix the tzatziki and slice the veggies. On the day of cooking, simply roast the chickpeas and assemble!
• Marry Me Butter Beans: Chop the veggies, measure the seasonings, and grate the cheese. Store everything separately, then assemble and simmer for a quick, no-fuss meal.
• Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup: Chop the cauliflower and onion, measure out the broth and cashews, and drain and season the chickpeas. Then, simmer the soup and roast the chickpeas when ready. To cook on the stovetop, simmer for about 30 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• Portobello Mushroom Burgers: Slice the cheese and other toppings, measure the dry and liquid seasonings, and mix the fancy sauce. When you’re ready, grill the mushrooms and assemble the burgers.
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Portion the strawberries and bananas into baggies, then freeze them for on-the-go smoothies all week.

🌱 Why Meal Plan?

Meal planning isn’t just about organization…it’s about freeing up your mental space and making cooking more fun! A few reasons we swear by meal planning:

1. Save That Cash
With a plan in place, you’ll skip the temptation of random aisle wandering and stick to a purposeful list.

2. Win Back Your Evenings
Gone are the “What’s for dinner?” debates! Meal planning means less time stressing and more time enjoying. (Bonus points if you prep ingredients ahead!)

3. Get Healthier (Without The Effort)
Not only does meal planning help you avoid the temptation of takeout, but you can sneak in extra veggies and control portion sizes more effortlessly when you have a plan in place.

4. Goodbye Food Waste
You know those sad veggies wilting in the fridge? With meal planning, you’ll actually use everything you buy!