Veggie-Packed Sheet-Pan Dinners (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

Figuring out what to make for dinner can be challenging. When I’m out of ideas, I rely on easy meals, such as sheet-pan recipes, that help me get the job done in a flash. This week's delicious dinners are loaded with veggies, plus they’re made on a sheet pan, making cleanup easy.

Your Meal Plan

We know that vegetables are good for us, but sometimes it’s difficult to figure out how to incorporate them into our daily meals. For me, the easiest way to ensure that I eat enough vegetables is to make main dishes featuring them, like in this week’s lineup of veggie-packed sheet-pan dinners.  

Friday’s Chicken Nachos is a fun idea for a Friday night dinner, especially if, like me, you’re planning on staying home and eating dinner on the couch while watching a movie. This recipe features some ready-to-use ingredients like shredded cooked chicken, corn tortillas and canned black beans that make prep easy. Veggies like tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño pepper are packed with flavor and health-supporting nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, my favorite ingredient, the avocado, provides heart-healthy fats and lutein—a type of carotenoid that supports your brain health. 

Sunday: Garlic-Soy Chicken & Vegetables with a side of quinoa 
Monday: Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Tuesday: Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli 
Wednesday: Pork & Cherry Tomatoes with a side of quinoa
Thursday: Shrimp Fried Rice with mixed greens drizzled with Peanut Dressing
Friday: Chicken Nachos 

Something to Sip 

I’m looking forward to this weekend because my in-laws are visiting, and we’ll celebrate my father-in-law’s birthday. And what better way to toast than with this refreshing Gin & Blackberry Spritz. What I love about this cocktail is that it looks fancy and festive, but it’s made with just four ingredients. If you aren’t a gin-lover, you can easily swap it for vodka. 

Get the Recipe: Gin & Blackberry Spritz

What’s Inspiring Me This Week

Bananas are always on my shopping list. And although my husband eats one every morning, sometimes I assume we are going to eat more than we actually do. Whenever I have overripe bananas lying around the kitchen, I usually just peel and freeze them for our smoothies. But Sadie, our editorial apprentice, just shared the banana bread recipe she loves to make when she has overripe bananas. Not only does this recipe look totally delicious, but it is packed with autumn flavors perfect for the season. 

Find Out More: I Make This Quick Bread Every Time I Have Ripe Bananas—and It's Ready in Just Four Steps