Fire Up the Flavor, We’re Craving BBQ to Kick Off Summer

Week 22: May 26-30, 2025; Monday through Friday

Menu

Monday

• Breakfast: Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
• Lunch: Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes
• Dinner: Classic Pulled Pork Sandwich with Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
• Snack: Watermelon and Mint Skewers

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins
• Lunch: Brown Rice and Black Bean Fiesta Bowl with Avocado Lime Dressing
• Dinner: Red Wine Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs with Grilled Vegetable Skewers over Rice
• Snack: Trail Mix (store-bought or homemade)

Wednesday

• Breakfast: Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
• Lunch: Hummus & Veggie Wraps
• Dinner: BBQ Black Bean Tacos
• Snack: Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn

Thursday

• Breakfast: Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oat Delight
• Lunch: Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cucumber Sticks (using Tuesday leftovers)
• Dinner: Green Bean Stir-Fry with Tofu over Rice
• Snack: Peach Slices Dunked in Yogurt

Friday

• Breakfast: Tomato-egg breakfast toast (scrambled eggs, sliced tomato on bread)
• Lunch: Pasta Primavera with Grilled Vegetables
• Dinner: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders (leftover pulled pork) with Cucumber and Tomato Skewers
• Snack: Chilled Watermelon or Blueberries

Shopping List

Proteins & Dairy

• Eggs (1 dozen) – $3.50
• Boneless skinless chicken breast (1 lb) – $4
• Boneless skinless chicken thighs (1.25 lb) – $6
• Pork shoulder blade roast (~2.6 lb) – $9
• Firm tofu (14 oz) – $2
• Shredded mozzarella (8 oz) – $2
• Plain Greek yogurt (32 oz) – $4
• Whole milk (1/2 gal) – $2.50

Grains, Bread & Staples

• Old-fashioned oats (42 oz) – $3
• Whole-wheat bread (1 loaf) – $2
• Whole-wheat tortillas (10 ct) – $2.50
• Brown rice (2 lb) – $2.50
• Thin spaghetti (16 oz) – $1
• Peanut butter (16 oz) – $2
• BBQ sauce (12 oz) – $2

Canned & Dry Goods

• Black beans (15 oz × 2) – $2
• Whole-kernel corn (15 oz) – $1
• Tomato sauce (15 oz × 2) – $2
• Trail mix (16 oz) – $5
• Popcorn kernels (28 oz) – $2
• Granola (1 bag) – $3

Produce & Frozen

• Bananas (2 lb) – $1
• Peaches (2 lb) – $3
• Blueberries (6 oz) – $3
• Avocado (2 medium) – $3
• Personal watermelon (1) – $4
• Romaine lettuce (1 head) – $2
• Vine tomatoes (2 lb) – $3
• Cucumber (1) – $1
• Bell pepper trio (3 ct) – $3.50
• Zucchini (1 lb) – $1.50
• Fresh corn on the cob (4 ears) – $2
• Yellow onions (3 lb) – $2
• Garlic bulb (1) – $0.50
• Limes (2) – $0.50
• Frozen green beans (12 oz) – $2
• Frozen berry blend (12 oz) – $5

Estimated total: $100

Notes for the Cook

• Prices may vary depending on location and availability.
• Meal plan presumes common kitchen staples are already stocked.
• This list prioritizes Walmart for more affordable produce and pantry staples.
• Amazon Fresh is used for a few items where it is cheaper.
• Buying generic brands can often save money.
• This menu utilizes leftovers to minimize waste and cooking time.
• By making the pizza at home, it will drastically reduce cost.
• Seasoning is assumed to be already in the pantry.
• You might need to adjust quantities based on your family’s appetites.

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