Meal Plans ThePrep Veggie-Packed Dinners in 2 Steps or Less (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!) The more veggies you add to your meals, the more benefits you’ll reap. By Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's senior nutrition & news editor. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura is a trained dietitian, almond butter lover and food enthusiast with over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 29, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Our column, ThePrep, has everything you'll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit. Sign up to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! We all know that healthy meals are important, but figuring out what to make for dinner each day can be challenging. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! Healthy dinners couldn’t be easier when you whip up these delicious recipes that are made in two simple steps or less. And even better, they feature tons of vegetables to support your health. Vegetables are packed with vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that help protect you against chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. So, the more veggies you add to your meals, the more benefits you’ll reap. Let’s get cooking! Your Weekly Plan Sunday: Smoky Shrimp, Corn & Pea One-Pot PastaMonday: Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro DressingTuesday: Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato SauceWednesday: Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir-FryThursday: Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & MushroomsFriday: Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach Get the Shopping List Sunday: Smoky Shrimp, Corn & Pea One-Pot Pasta Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila Pasta is one of my husband’s favorite meals, so it's always in our weekly rotation. Ingredients like peas, corn and fresh herbs make this recipe perfect for spring. Plus, shrimp is a great source of protein and selenium, supporting our heart and immune health. I’ll toss some mixed greens with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette to serve alongside. Get the Recipe Monday: Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing Brie Passano I love salads so much that I eat them almost every day. And my favorites are chopped, like this one, since you get a variety of ingredients in a single bite. Plus, this vegetarian recipe features chickpeas and quinoa, which deliver a whopping 9 grams of fiber and 13 grams of plant-based protein to keep me satisfied all night long. Get the Recipe Tuesday: Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato Sauce Unlike many pasta recipes that have you boiling the pasta and cooking the sauce separately, this one is made all in one pan. Plus, it calls for plenty of veggies like tomatoes and arugula, which provide anti-inflammatory benefits to help tame chronic inflammation, and using whole-wheat pasta bumps up the fiber for a more satisfying meal. Topping it off with Parmesan cheese and basil adds a fresh and savory touch. Get the Recipe Wednesday: Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir-Fry My husband prefers one-dish dinners, so, for him, stir-fries are king! And if it has steak in it, even better! This recipe calls for cooked brown rice, so I’ve added microwaveable pre-cooked rice to the shopping list, but you can cook it from scratch if you prefer. The rainbow of vegetables—sugar snap peas, red onion and yellow bell pepper—provide vitamins and nutrients while adding a delicious crunch. Get the Recipe Thursday: Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms Fatty fish usually get the most nutrition credit, but flaky white fish also delivers lots of nutrients like selenium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B12—all of which support our overall health. The cremini mushrooms not only offer health benefits, like promoting heart and gut health, but they boost the dish’s flavor with their umami richness. I'll pick up a loaf of whole-grain bread from the bakery on my way home to enjoy alongside. Get the Recipe Friday: Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach Diana Chistruga This recipe is a bright, colorful dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes. Plus, I love that it comes together in a single skillet for an easy cleanup on a Friday night. It’s packed with anti-inflammatory veggies like spinach, bell peppers and garlic, which can help protect against chronic diseases. To round out the meal, I’ll serve it over whole-wheat couscous. Get the Recipe I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit