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🌿 Mederos Meal Plan

Week of August 30 – September 5, 2026

Late-summer market week · smoothie lunches · herb salmon Monday · sheet-pan chicken with mushrooms · two easy veg dinners

πŸ“… Weekly Rhythmsβ–Ύ

β˜€οΈ Sunday Market

California Ave Farmers Market breakfast: Baffle Cart or Zydas Kitchen, then produce + groceries. Buy the produce haul and always get 2 salmon for Monday dinner.

β˜€οΈ Kids' Breakfast

Oatmeal • safe sausage + fruit • waffles or pancakes made safe for Leo. Rotate, keep it calm.

β˜€οΈ Adults' Breakfast

Oatmeal bowl: oats + chia + flax, safe toppings, fruit, cinnamon
Yogurt bowl: Greek yogurt + chia + flax, fruit, cinnamon

πŸ₯€ Adults' Lunch (Mon–Fri)

Smoothie lunch: spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine. Monastic, but useful.

⚠️ Allergy Guardrails

Shared dishes avoid egg, hazelnut, sesame, tahini, chickpea, and mystery sauces. Use olive, avocado, or coconut oil only. Keep a GF path by default.

πŸ›’ Grocery Addsβ–Ύ
Chicken thighs for sheet-pan chicken with mushrooms Allergy-safe breakfast sausage Chicken nuggets + tots for flex Pizza bagel bites + GF option or GF pasta flex backup Greek yogurt Rice Corn or certified GF tortillas Black beans + pinto beans Cannellini or navy beans Vegetable broth or GF broth Canned crushed tomatoes for the ragout + pasta GF pasta (penne or fusilli) GF oats + certified GF pancake/waffle mix check Olive oil + avocado oil Cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, coriander Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar Collagen peptides + protein powder + creatine check Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija for bowls/tacos Parmesan or GF-friendly cheese for pasta Avocados Lemons + limes Garlic Spinach + broccoli for smoothies Frozen fruit Safe nuts/seeds for adult bowls, no hazelnuts and no sesame Oats, chia, flax check
🧺 This Week's Farmers Market Haulβ–Ύ
  • πŸ‡ Red + green grapes1.5 lb
  • πŸ‘ Late-season peaches5
  • 🫐 Fresh figs1 basket/pint
  • πŸ… Heirloom tomatoes5 large
  • πŸ… Cherry tomatoes1 pint
  • 🌽 Sweet corn6 ears
  • πŸ₯’ Zucchini4
  • πŸ† Globe eggplant2
  • πŸ«‘ Bell peppers3
  • 🌢️ Shishito peppers1 handful
  • πŸ„ Cremini mushrooms1 lb
  • πŸ₯¬ Rainbow chard1 bunch
  • πŸ₯¬ Little gem lettuce3 heads
  • πŸ«› Green beans1 lb
  • πŸ₯” Yukon gold potatoes2 lb
  • πŸ§… Red onions3
  • 🌿 Basil + cilantro1 bunch each
  • 🐟 Salmon2 fillets
πŸ—“οΈ Full Week
Sunday – August 30
Breakfast
πŸŒ… Farmers Market Morning
Baffle Cart or Zydas Kitchen, then produce + groceries. Get 2 salmon for Monday.
Lunch
πŸ‘ Market Fruit + Snack Plate
Peaches, grapes, figs, cucumbers, lettuce leaves, cheese/yogurt, avocado, and leftovers. Very little ceremony required.
PeachesGrapesFigsLittle Gem
Dinner
πŸ† Summer Vegetable & White Bean Ragout
Simmer eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onion with garlic, olive oil, and basil, then fold in cannellini beans. Serve over rice with parmesan if you like. Slightly more involved Sunday cook, no meat needed.
Globe EggplantZucchiniBell PeppersHeirloom TomatoesRed OnionsBasil
Monday – August 31
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Oats or Yogurt Bowls
Kids: oatmeal with grapes or safe waffles
Adults: oatmeal or Greek yogurt bowl with figs, chia, flax, and cinnamon.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
🐟 Herb Salmon + Potatoes + Green Beans
Roast salmon with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Serve with crisp roasted Yukon potatoes, garlicky green beans, and a cherry tomato-basil salad.
SalmonYukon PotatoesGreen BeansCherry TomatoesBasil
Tuesday – September 1
Breakfast
πŸ‘ Stone Fruit Breakfast
Kids: oatmeal or safe sausage + fruit
Adults: yogurt bowl with peaches, figs, chia, and flax.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
🌽 Corn & Zucchini Tacos
Char corn, zucchini, and peppers, then fold with black beans, lime, cumin, and cilantro. Serve in corn/GF tortillas or bowls with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and rice. No-meat night.
Sweet CornZucchiniBell PeppersLittle GemCilantro
Wednesday – September 2
Breakfast
πŸ§‡ Waffles or Oats
Leo-safe waffles/pancakes or oatmeal. Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowl with market fruit.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Flex Night
πŸ— Nuggets + Tots or GF Pasta
Kids: nuggets and tots or pizza-bagel backup. Adults can turn leftover ragout/beans into salad bowls with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Little GemTomatoesLeftovers
Thursday – September 3
Breakfast
πŸ‡ Grapes + Breakfast Basics
Kids: oatmeal with grapes or sausage + fruit
Adults: yogurt bowl with grapes, figs, chia, and flax.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Dinner
πŸ— Sheet-Pan Chicken with Mushrooms
Roast chicken thighs with cremini mushrooms, potatoes, red onion, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Wilt rainbow chard in the pan juices and serve with rice.
Cremini MushroomsYukon PotatoesRainbow ChardRed Onions
Friday – September 4
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Oats + Fruit
Kids: oatmeal or pancakes made safe for Leo
Adults: oats or Greek yogurt bowl with figs/peaches.
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Smoothie Lunch
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, collagen, protein powder, chia, flax, and creatine.
Flex Night
πŸ• Flex / Leftovers
Pizza bagels with GF option, nuggets/tots, or leftover chicken bowls. Adults: big lettuce salad with tomatoes, beans, avocado, olive oil, lime, and herbs.
Little GemTomatoesHerbsLeftovers
Saturday – September 5
Breakfast
πŸ₯ž Pancakes + Fruit
Kids: pancakes made safe for Leo + sausage
Adults: yogurt bowl or oatmeal with figs/peaches.
Lunch
πŸ₯— Leftover Bowls
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, avocado, and any remaining veg. The fridge gets a tiny reset.
Leftover VegLittle GemHerbs
Dinner
🍝 Mushroom & Chard GF Pasta + Blistered Shishitos
Toss GF pasta with sauteed cremini mushrooms, rainbow chard, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and parmesan. Serve with blistered shishito peppers and a green salad. No-meat night.
Cremini MushroomsRainbow ChardCherry TomatoesShishito PeppersBasil
Bonus – Any Night
Bonus
πŸ… Heirloom Tomato + Basil Salad
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil, red onion, olive oil, vinegar, and flaky salt. The last of summer on one plate.
Heirloom TomatoesBasilRed Onions
Bonus
🌢️ Blistered Shishitos
Blister shishito peppers in a hot skillet with avocado oil and flaky salt, finish with a squeeze of lime. Fast snack or side. (About one in ten is spicy, so a fun little kid game.)
Shishito Peppers
Snack
🫐 Fresh Figs + Grapes over Yogurt
Halved figs and grapes spooned over Greek yogurt with cinnamon and safe seeds. Egg-free, GF, no hazelnut, no sesame.
FigsGrapes