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๐ŸŒฟ Mederos Meal Plan

Week of March 22 โ€“ 28, 2026

California Ave Farmers Market · Palo Alto

๐Ÿ›’ Shopping Listโ–พ
Salmon fillets (2) Bone-in chicken thighs Chuck roast (2.5โ€“3 lbs) GF sausage (breakfast + Italian) Chicken nuggets Pizza bagel bites Tater tots GF chicken broth (2) GF beef broth (1) Cannellini beans (2 cans) Black beans (2 cans) GF pasta Corn tortillas (GF) Jasmine rice Red wine (braise) Frozen fruit Creatine + protein powder Avocados (4) Lemons (4) Limes (3) Cilantro Thyme & rosemary Parmesan + feta Cotija cheese Greek yogurt Bananas Spinach (smoothies)
๐Ÿงบ This Week’s Haulโ–พ
AsparagusRed Beets BlackberriesBroccoli CarrotsCelery Cherry TomatoesCurly Kale FennelGarlic Green Leaf LettuceOnions ParsnipRed Potatoes Yellow PotatoesShallots StrawberriesSweet Potatoes Swiss Chard
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Full Week
Sunday — Mar 22
Breakfast
๐ŸŒ… Farmers Market
Baffle Cart breakfast sandwich or Zydas Kitchen (mimela, egg quesadilla). Pick up weekly produce + 2 salmon.
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Shake + Light Snack
Adults: protein shake. Kids: light snack after the market.
Dinner
๐Ÿฅ” Root Veggie Hash & Sausage
Crispy potatoes, roasted roots, sausage, avocado. Weekend brunch-for-dinner vibes.
Red PotatoesParsnipCarrotsBroccoliOnion
Monday — Mar 23
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Bowls + Berries
Kids: oatmeal or eggs + sausage
Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowl topped with strawberries & blackberries
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
๐ŸŸ Simple Salmon + Rice
Pan-sear or bake the salmon. Serve over jasmine rice with roasted veg + lemon. Fresh from the market — keep it simple.
SalmonAsparagus or Broccoli
Tuesday — Mar 24
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Waffles or Oatmeal
Kids: waffles or pancakes
Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowl
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
๐Ÿ— Sheet Pan Chicken
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes & fennel. One pan. 425ยฐF, 35โ€“40 min. Squeeze lemon over at the end.
AsparagusCherry TomatoesFennelShallotsGarlic
Wednesday — Mar 25
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Oatmeal or Eggs
Kids: oatmeal or eggs + sausage
Adults: oatmeal or yogurt bowl
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Flex Night
๐Ÿ˜Œ Easy Mode
Nuggets + tots • pizza bagel bites • GF pasta + stir-fry whatever veg is around in olive oil + garlic + salt
Thursday — Mar 26
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Yogurt & Berries
Kids: oatmeal or waffles
Adults: yogurt bowl with strawberries & blackberries
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Dinner
๐ŸŒฎ Sweet Potato Tacos
Black bean & sweet potato on corn tortillas. Quick-pickle the onion in lime. Avocado + cotija.
Sweet PotatoesCherry TomatoesWhite OnionGarlic
Friday — Mar 27
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Eggs or Oatmeal
Kids: eggs + sausage or oatmeal
Adults: oatmeal bowl
Lunch
๐Ÿฅค Protein Shake
Spinach, broccoli, frozen fruit, protein powder, creatine.
Flex Night
๐Ÿ• Friday Vibes
Pizza bagel bites • GF pasta + stir-fry leftover veg • takeout • whatever sounds good
Saturday — Mar 28
Breakfast
๐Ÿฅฃ Slow Morning
Kids: waffles or pancakes
Adults: yogurt bowl, take your time
Lunch
๐Ÿฅ— Salad + Leftovers
Simple green leaf salad. Use up whatever’s left from the week.
Dinner
๐Ÿฅฉ Braised Chuck Roast
Start after lunch, 3โ€“3.5 hrs at 325ยฐF. Sear, braise in red wine + GF beef broth. Shred at the table.
CarrotsCeleryOnionYellow PotatoesParsnipGarlic
Bonus — Any Night
Bonus
๐Ÿฒ Tuscan Kale & Potato Soup
Big batch, great across two nights. Cannellini beans + GF sausage option. Uses up the kale.
KaleYellow PotatoesCarrotsCeleryOnion
Bonus
๐ŸŸ Salmon Beet Salad
If you grab a second salmon run. Pan-sear salmon over roasted beets & fennel salad with feta.
Red BeetsFennelShallotsLettuce
Snacks
๐Ÿ“ Berry Bowls & Smoothies
Strawberries + blackberries on yogurt all week. Or blended with banana + coconut milk for smoothies.