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With Thanksgiving on the horizon, this 5-day meal plan is intentionally simple and light. Whether you’re travelling or hosting, no one needs fussy dinners—and definitely not heavy ones. We’re saving that energy (and stomach space) for the carbs, the pies, the whole situation. So we’ve got a veggie-packed stir-fry, sheet-pan shrimp fajitas, and one of the easiest salmon recipes you’ll ever make. There’s also a very straightforward, very delicious turkey breast for Thursday, if you need it. And Friday? That’s for turning leftover turkey into a cozy, nourishing soup.
About This Week’s Meal Plan
This week starts with a light and wholesome ground turkey stir-fry packed with veggies like crisp bell peppers and red cabbage. Tuesday’s dinner is a wildly simple sheet-pan dinner that puts shrimp fajitas on your table in less than 20 minutes, and Wednesday’s salmon is smothered in a lip-smacking miso glaze. If you’re keeping things simple on Thursday but still want that Thanksgiving vibe, my oven-roasted turkey breast is the ticket. And then on Friday, you can enjoy the leftovers from that turkey in a brothy soup with wild rice.
Monday: Ground Turkey Stir Fry With Cabbage
With a bright & tasty orange ginger sauce, this nutritious ground turkey stir fry with cabbage will be an absolute hit at your dinner table. It calls for unfussy prep and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Tuesday: Quick Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas are a weeknight dream! Seasoned shrimp, peppers, and onions are baked on one pan and are ready to eat in less than 20 minutes. Pop them onto a soft tortilla with your favorite fixin's and you're good to go.
Wednesday: Easy Miso Salmon
If you're looking to add more fish into your dinner rotation, look no further. With just 7 ingredients, you can have this yummy miso salmon on your table in 20 minutes. It's buttery, flaky, and ideal for even the busiest of weeknights!
Thursday: Juicy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
This succulent oven-roasted turkey breast is perfect for a small holiday dinner or a cozy Sunday meal. Not only is it incredibly simple, but it calls for just 6 ingredients! You'll love the ease of this one, almost as much as you'll love the flavor.
Friday: Leftover Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
This warming leftover turkey and wild rice soup is the perfect way to use up holiday leftovers! I always make it with whatever is left of my oven-roasted turkey breast or air fryer turkey breast recipes. Not only is it incredibly flavorful, but it's a nourishing veggie-packed heart-healthy option.
Grocery List 🛒
For your convenience, you can download this week’s grocery list here.
Smart Prep Tips for the Week 📝
Sunday’s a great day to give yourself the smallest head start—an hour, tops. Just enough to make the rest of the week feel noticeably easier.
- Monday’s ground turkey stir-fry: Chop the bell peppers and scallions and stash them in an airtight container. Shred the red cabbage on a mandoline so it’s extra thin—go ahead and shred the whole head. You’ll only need 2 cups for this recipe, but the rest is great to toss into salads, my high-protein canned tuna bowl, or a quick slaw for slow-cooker pulled pork (or the inevitable leftover pulled pork tacos that follow).
- Tuesday’s shrimp fajitas: Slice the bell peppers and onions and pop them into an airtight container to keep in the fridge until go time. If you’re making my homemade taco seasoning for this, you can whip that up and keep it in a small sealed jar.
- Thursday’s oven-roasted turkey breast: I highly recommend brining; check out my apple cider brined turkey breast recipe. You’ll want to do this on the same day, but planning ahead for the brine is smart, so you have everything you need.
Delicious Pairings 🥄
- Monday: Coconut Ginger Instant Pot Rice, Asian Cucumber & Carrot Salad, Smashed Cucumber Salad
- Tuesday: Instant Pot Mexican Rice, Honey Lime Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, a Classic Margarita, chips and guac, salsa, and queso.
- Wednesday: Coconut Ginger Instant Pot Rice, Garlic Ginger Sautéed Broccolini, Sesame Ginger Seared Baby Bok Choy
- Thursday: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Hot Honey Roasted Carrots, Crispy Oven-Roasted Mini Potatoes, Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce, Air Fryer Green Beans, Mulled Wine, Caramel Apple Cider Sangria
- Friday: A fresh hunk of bread
Easygoing is the theme for this meal plan. If you make anything, please leave a comment and rating on the recipe’s post! And tag me on Instagram—I love seeing these recipes land on your table.
