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🌿 Mederos Meal Plan

Week of September 13 – 19, 2026

Late-summer market week · simple salmon Monday · poblano mushroom tacos · citrus-oregano chicken · two flex nights

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 2 salmon fillets for Monday.

β˜€οΈ Kids' Breakfast

Oatmeal • allergy-safe sausage + fruit • egg-free waffles or pancakes. Rotate, keep it calm.

β˜€οΈ Adults' Breakfast

Oatmeal bowl: oats + chia + flax, safe nuts/seeds, fruit, cinnamon
Yogurt bowl: Greek yogurt + the same toppings

πŸ₯€ Adults' Lunch (Mon–Fri)

Protein shake: spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine.

⚠️ 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
1½–2 lb boneless chicken thighs Allergy-safe breakfast sausage Greek yogurt Protein powder + creatine check Rice Polenta Corn or certified GF tortillas Black beans + cannellini beans GF pasta Allergy-safe pizza bagel bites or GF pizza backup GF oats + egg-free pancake/waffle mix Olive oil + avocado oil Cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cinnamon Red wine vinegar Parmesan Cotija or Monterey Jack Avocados Lemons + limes Garlic Spinach + broccoli for shakes Frozen fruit Chia, flax, and safe nuts/seeds check
🧺 This Week's Farmers Market Haulβ–Ύ
  • 🍎 Honeycrisp apples6
  • 🍐 Bartlett pears5
  • πŸ‡ Red grapes1Β½ lb
  • πŸ‘ Late-season peaches4
  • πŸ… Heirloom tomatoes5 large
  • πŸ… Cherry tomatoes2 pints
  • 🌽 Sweet corn6 ears
  • πŸ₯’ Zucchini5 medium
  • πŸ«‘ Red bell peppers3
  • 🌢️ Poblano peppers3
  • πŸ„ Cremini mushrooms1 lb
  • πŸ₯¬ Lacinato kale2 bunches
  • πŸ₯¬ Little gem lettuce3 heads
  • πŸ«› Green beans1 lb
  • πŸ₯• Rainbow carrots1 bunch
  • πŸ§… Yellow onions3
  • 🌿 Basil + cilantro1 bunch each
  • 🐟 Salmon2 fillets
πŸ—“οΈ Full Week
Sunday – September 13
Breakfast
πŸŒ… Farmers Market Morning
Baffle Cart or Zydas Kitchen, then produce + groceries. Get 2 salmon for Monday.
Market morning
Lunch
πŸ‘ Market Fruit + Snack Plate
Peaches, grapes, lettuce leaves, cheese, avocado, and pantry crackers or leftovers.
PeachesGrapesLittle Gem
Dinner
πŸ… Creamy Polenta with Burst Tomatoes & White Beans
Slow-cook polenta, then top with olive-oil blistered tomatoes, zucchini, cannellini beans, garlic, basil, and parmesan. Add a crisp little gem salad.
Heirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesZucchiniBasilLittle Gem
Monday – September 14
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Apple Oats or Yogurt Bowls
Kids: oatmeal with cinnamon apple. Adults: oatmeal or Greek yogurt with apple, chia, flax, and safe nuts.
Apples
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine. Add a pear on the side.
Pears
Dinner
🐟 Lemon Salmon + Rice + Green Beans
Roast the 2 salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Serve with rice, garlicky green beans, and roasted rainbow carrots.
SalmonGreen BeansRainbow Carrots
Tuesday – September 15
Breakfast
πŸ‡ Sausage + Fruit or Oats
Kids: allergy-safe sausage with grapes, or oatmeal. Adults: yogurt bowls with grapes, chia, and flax.
Grapes
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine. Add an apple if needed.
Apples
Dinner
🌢️ Mushroom-Poblano Tacos
SautΓ© mushrooms, poblanos, onion, and corn with avocado oil, cumin, and oregano. Serve in corn/GF tortillas with black beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
MushroomsPoblanosSweet CornLittle GemCilantro
Wednesday – September 16
Breakfast
πŸ§‡ Egg-Free Waffles + Peaches
Kids: egg-free waffles or pancakes with sliced peaches. Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowls.
Peaches
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine. Grapes on the side.
Grapes
Flex Night
🍝 GF Pasta + Stir-Fry Veg
GF pasta tossed with quick-seared zucchini, bell pepper, kale, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan. Keep it plain for anyone who needs plain.
ZucchiniBell PeppersLacinato Kale
Thursday – September 17
Breakfast
🍐 Pear-Cinnamon Oatmeal
Kids: oatmeal with diced pear or allergy-safe sausage + pear. Adults: yogurt or oat bowls with pear.
Pears
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine. Add a peach if any remain.
Peaches
Dinner
πŸ— Citrus-Oregano Chicken Rice Bowls
Roast just enough chicken thighs with lime, garlic, oregano, olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Serve over rice with charred corn, tomato-cilantro salad, and avocado.
Bell PeppersSweet CornTomatoesYellow OnionsCilantro
Friday – September 18
Breakfast
πŸ₯£ Apple Bowls
Kids: oatmeal or egg-free pancakes with apple. Adults: oats or yogurt with apple, chia, flax, and cinnamon.
Apples
Lunch
πŸ₯€ Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, and creatine. Add a pear on the side.
Pears
Flex Night
πŸ• Allergy-Safe Pizza Bites + Crunchy Salad
Verified egg-, sesame-, and hazelnut-free pizza bagel bites or GF mini pizzas, with little gem, cherry tomatoes, carrots, olive oil, and vinegar. Leftovers are fair game.
Little GemCherry TomatoesRainbow Carrots
Saturday – September 19
Breakfast
πŸ₯ž Egg-Free Pancakes + Fruit
Kids: egg-free pancakes with grapes or pear and allergy-safe sausage. Adults: yogurt or oatmeal bowls.
GrapesPears
Lunch
πŸ₯— Leftover Market Bowls
Rice, black or white beans, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avocado, herbs, and any remaining roasted vegetables.
Little GemTomatoesSweet CornHerbs
Dinner
πŸ₯¬ Kale, Tomato & White Bean Skillet
Simmer cannellini beans with blistered cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and ribbons of kale. Finish with olive oil and parmesan; serve with rice or creamy polenta.
Lacinato KaleCherry TomatoesYellow Onions
Bonus – Any Night
Bonus
πŸ… Heirloom Tomato + Basil Salad
Sliced tomatoes, torn basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, flaky salt, and black pepper.
Heirloom TomatoesBasil
Bonus
🌽 Charred Corn & Poblano Salsa
Char corn and poblano, then mix with tomato, cilantro, lime, and a pinch of cumin. Good on bowls all week.
Sweet CornPoblanosTomatoesCilantro
Snack
🍐 Cinnamon-Baked Pears
Bake halved pears with cinnamon and a little coconut oil. Serve warm over Greek yogurt.
Pears