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๐ŸŒฟ Mederos Meal Plan

Week of March 29 โ€“ April 4, 2026

California Ave Farmers Market · Palo Alto

๐Ÿ›’ Shopping Listโ–พ
Salmon fillets (2) Boneless chicken thighs Bone-in short ribs (3โ€“4 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 White miso paste Coconut aminos 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) Eggs (Leo-safe + frittata) GF bread
๐Ÿงบ This Week’s Haulโ–พ

Update after Sunday’s market run — assuming similar haul for now.

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 29
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
๐Ÿณ Farmers Market Frittata
Use the freshest veg from today’s haul. Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, shallots & feta. Serve with crusty GF bread & a simple green salad. Kids get eggs + sausage on the side.
Swiss ChardCherry TomatoesShallotsGarlicLettuce
Monday — Mar 30
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 Miso-Glazed Salmon + Rice
White miso + coconut aminos glaze, broil 8โ€“10 min. Jasmine rice, roasted broccoli on the side. Fresh from the market — don’t wait on salmon.
SalmonBroccoli
Tuesday — Mar 31
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 v2
Boneless thighs + sweet potatoes, red beets & fennel this week. 425ยฐF, 35โ€“40 min. Salt, pepper, olive oil, cumin, paprika. Squeeze lemon at the end.
Sweet PotatoesRed BeetsFennelShallotsGarlic
Wednesday — Apr 1
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 — Apr 2
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
๐Ÿฅ— Kale & White Bean Skillet
Sauté garlic + shallots in olive oil, add cannellini beans, curly kale, cherry tomatoes. Finish with lemon + parmesan. Serve over rice or with GF bread.
Curly KaleCherry TomatoesShallotsGarlic
Friday — Apr 3
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 — Apr 4
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
๐Ÿ– Slow-Braised Short Ribs
Start after lunch, 3 hrs at 325ยฐF. Sear ribs, braise in red wine + GF beef broth with root veg. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes. Weekend project dinner.
CarrotsCeleryOnionYellow PotatoesParsnipGarlic
Bonus — Any Night
Bonus
๐Ÿฒ Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad
Roast beets & fennel at 400ยฐF, toss with arugula or lettuce, feta, walnuts, lemon vinaigrette. Great as a side or light dinner.
Red BeetsFennelLettuceShallots
Bonus
๐Ÿฅ” Loaded Sweet Potato Bowls
Bake sweet potatoes, stuff with black beans, avocado, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro. Quick & filling.
Sweet PotatoesOnion
Snacks
๐Ÿ“ Berry Bowls & Smoothies
Strawberries + blackberries on yogurt all week. Or blended with banana + coconut milk for smoothies.