Mid-August is here! How did that happen? I come from a family full of educators, so I’m always very aware of the approaching back-to-school season once we hit August. I know: life is getting busier, schedules are filling up, and the need for easy dinners is greater than ever.
Well, that’s where I come in! This week’s better-than-takeout meal plan—inspired by arguably the most popular dinner plan in Don’t Think About Dinner—is designed to make your life easier and tastier. This week is full of colorful, simple meals that are perfect for getting you out of a kitchen rut and skipping the takeout.
Today’s dinner plan also includes our new bonus recipe for August: sesame-ginger pork meatball bowls with pineapple salsa. Easy to prep, tons of customization options, freezer-friendly, and the perfect start to the week. Also featured in this week’s plan: high-protein barbecue chicken flatbread—an eat goood subscriber favorite—and one of my personal favorites, rainbow shrimp spring roll bowls!!
Make ‘em all, or pick two or three—that’s why we color code the grocery list and prep guide! This Sunday is week 3 of the August Meal Prep Plan, so don’t forget to grab that list too if you’re planning to prep breakfast and lunch 👏
On the BTS note, mark your calendars for next Friday. A very exciting, highly requested new budget grocery series is coming your way!!
This month’s bonus recipe: sesame-ginger pork meatball bowls with pineapple salsa is my first pineapple salsa of the season and I’m honestly surprised I made it this long. I think mango and peaches had me caught up the first part of summer.
This one came from my own desire for a fresh, budget-friendly, better-than-takeout option that didn’t take too much effort, still prioritizes produce, and includes a sticky sauce (required for any takeout dish!). If you loved last year’s sesame ginger pork bowls, you’re going to love this one. Ground chicken or beef works just as well!
And because this is better-than-takeout, we’re not overcomplicating the prep. While the rice cooks, prep the meatballs, then get to the pineapple salsa. Please please please don’t skip the salsa!! Prep the pineapple ahead or grab a pack of pre-chopped chunks to make life easier.
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Serves 4 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free
INGREDIENTS
For the Pork Meatballs
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