#lunch plan

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My friend made me the Image and I was finally able to get my DnD Lunch series up on Pinterest! I have the series linked below but my friend also takes commissions, so I wanted to share this version and not just the one on my food master post!

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Soup, Sandwich, Tart Lunch Week

SO this ends up coming out to $27.55 OR $5.51 a meal! And it can be cheaper! If you did the week before this one, you would probably have ricotta left over! Plus this assumes you don't have mayo and mustard in your home for the egg salad. If you have leftover ricotta, mayo and mustard already the price drops to $20.93 or $4.19 a meal!

Sunflower Seed Soup

¾–1 cup raw sunflower seeds

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

1 carrot, sliced

1 celery stalk, sliced

½ apple, peeled and diced

2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth

¼–½ cup milk or cream

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional (recommended for flavor):

½ tsp honey or a small pinch of paprika

Instructions

Cover sunflower seeds with hot water and soak for 10–15 minutes, then drain.

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, apple, and celery. (Add honey or paprika here if using.) Cook 5–7 minutes until soft.

Add soaked sunflower seeds and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Blend until completely smooth.

Stir in milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cool and portion into 5 small containers.

As Always, Here is the non budget version and the rest of the instructions. This week I did the egg salad, the tart as a side(Though I messed up and accidentally grabbed phyllo dough instead of puff pastry), and the soup.

👑 RAPUNZEL — Tower Café Lunch Plan

👑🌼 RAPUNZEL — Tower Café Lunch Plan Prep once • Choose daily • Bright, cozy, European Servings: 5 lunches 🛒 SHOPPING LIST Produce 1 small o

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Creole-ish Lunch week

This meal plan comes out to $26.20 for the week. OR $5.24 per meal. I shared mine(Whole sweet potato, less rice and beans), and Mr Mouse's(Half sweet potato, full serving of rice and beans) both this week. The price is actually for his which is more food and more filling. Price CAN be cheaper over all if you Buy bigger bags of rice for more meals, use leftover celery from previous weeks, use dry beans. PLUS this is a lot of food for lunch. You could probably make a half batch of the meat and still be full.

As always here's the full plan, I skipped the grits this week just because I didn't really want to rotate options, so grits aren't included in the price.

👑 TIANA — Creole Power Lunch Plan

👑🐸 TIANA — Creole Power Lunch Plan Prep once • Choose daily • Bold, efficient, work-safe Servings: 5 lunches 🛒 SHOPPING LIST Produce 2 yell

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Greek Chicken Lunch this week

While I wait for my chicken to marinate I'm gonna do a breakdown of cost. Blah blah as always, college city Walmart rices your prices may vary. I did not include the price of Oil, garlic powder, Salt or Pepper that most homes already have.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs(Bone in skin on) ~$5.93 for about 2lbs

16oz Rice - $.92

Bettergoods 32oz whole milk greek yogurt - $3.53

3 Lemons - $1.92

Red Onion - $.99

2 english cucumbers - $1.94

cherry tomatoes - $2.57

Red wine Vinegrette - 2.74

Oregano - $1.08

Dill - $2.24

Total - $23.86 for all 5 meals OR $4.78 a meal.

Instructions are in my Megara Princess Lunch Plan. I did not do the potatoes or wrap this week, just the rice bowl. And the premade salad dressing in place off making it at home for ease and budget.

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Soup Sandwich and Dessert Lunch

Walmart prices. This came out to $29.37 for the five days. Or $5.87 a meal.

Obviously less if you have Mayo and Mustard at home already. I made the soup VERY Simply. I did not include the price of oil, salt or pepper.

Soup

Chicken thighs ~2lbs bone and skin on

2 Carrots, peeled and sliced

1 Celery, silced

1 Onion, diced

4 cups of water.

Add the vegetables to a pot with 1/2 tbsp of oil or butter. stir and cook until softened. Add Chicken thighs to the pot, skin side down and allow to brown. One skins have browned add water, salt and pepper. Scrape brown bits off the bottom. Simmer for at least an hour. Remove chicken thighs and slice meat off the bones. Return chicken to the soup, cool and portion for the week.

Hand Pies

In order to make as many as possible you will need to roll the dough out again. I have a hand pie press, but you don't need one.

Let the crust come to room temp. Unroll it and portion out pieces. Add 1-2tbsp depending on how big each piece you made was. Crimp edges together. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. This is a basic break down of my Snow White lunch plan(I did not include salad cost option for this one. BUT to add a salad option for rotation, I would Swap the pound of Lunch meat for a 9oz($3.57), and add 2 apples($.80 each. $1.60) and a bottle of Balsamic($2.32) For a total of $30.92($6.19 a meal). My apples are from the half of apple Mr. Mouse didn't put on his Salad(He doesn't like soup).

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🍂 Fall Lunch Week: Prep Once, Choose Daily

🧡 Weekly Theme: Warm, earthy, and autumnal flavors with flexible components.

🛒 Shopping List

Protein:

1–1½ lbs roasted chicken thighs or breasts (or rotisserie chicken)

Optional: bacon or sausage (for topping or adding to grain bowls)

Grains & Bases:

4–5 cups cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice

1 small pack whole wheat wraps or pita

1 medium butternut squash or sweet potatoes

Veggies:

Kale or baby spinach

Roasted Brussels sprouts or broccoli

Red onion

Apple or pear

Optional: arugula, cucumber, shredded carrots

Extras / Flavor:

Dried cranberries or chopped dates

Feta or goat cheese crumbles

Toasted walnuts or pecans

Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

Maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt or mayo

Hummus(for wraps or bowls)

Olive oil, vinegar(apple cider or Lime juice)

🧑‍🍳 Sunday Prep

Cook a grain base (farro is nutty & perfect for fall)

Roast your veg: butternut squash (or sweet potato), Brussels sprouts, red onion (all with olive oil, salt, and thyme or rosemary)

Cook or shred protein (roast chicken or use rotisserie)

Wash & portion greens (kale can be massaged with olive oil + lemon to soften)

Make a fall dressing (optional): - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp maple syrup - 1 tsp Dijon mustard - Pinch of salt

🍱 Daily Lunch Options (Pick Daily)

🥗 Option 1: Harvest Grain Bowl

Farro + kale + chicken

Roasted squash + onion + cranberries

Drizzle with maple-Dijon dressing

Top with goat cheese + nuts

🥙 Option 2: Warm Fall Chicken Wrap

Whole wheat wrap

Chicken + roasted veggies + spinach

Optional: feta or cheddar + a swipe of yogurt or hummus

Add apple slices for crunch if eating fresh

🥣 Option 3: Fall Salad Bowl

Spinach or arugula base

Chicken or bacon bits + pear or apple slices

Roasted squash + red onion + feta

Balsamic or maple dressing + nuts or seeds

🍂 Fall Lunch Week – Side Options

🍎 1. Apple Slices with Nut Butter

🍪 2. Pumpkin Oat Energy Bites

No-bake, cozy fall vibes

Combine:

1 cup oats

½ cup nut butter

⅓ cup pumpkin purée

1 tbsp maple syrup

Cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt

Roll into balls and refrigerate

💡 Prep once and grab 2 per day as a side or sweet finish.

🧀 3. Sharp Cheddar + Crackers

A few cubes or slices of sharp cheddar

Whole grain crackers (or seed crackers for crunch)

Optional: add a few dried cranberries or nuts to make it feel like a mini fall cheese board

🍂 Fall Lunch Week: Prep Once, Choose Daily

🍂 Fall Lunch Week: Prep Once, Choose Daily 🧡 Weekly Theme: Warm, earthy, and autumnal flavors with flexible components. 🛒 Shopping List Pro

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☀️ Summer Beef Lunch Week (Prep Once, Choose Daily)

Theme: BBQ-inspired, bright, and fresh with steak or ground beef. Prep once — enjoy variety all week. One of the lunch plans in the pinned link.

🛒 Shopping List

Protein:

1½–2 lbs flank steak, sirloin, or lean ground beef

Marinade ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper (Alt: premade steak seasoning or carne asada marinade)

Grains:

Brown rice, couscous, or quinoa (~4–5 cups cooked)

Veggies:

Bell peppers (2–3)

Corn (frozen, canned, or 2 fresh ears)

Red onion

Cherry tomatoes

Romaine or mixed greens

Avocado (optional, add fresh daily)

Extras / Flavor:

Feta or cotija cheese

Tortillas or wraps

Fresh cilantro, lime

Salsa, hot sauce, or chipotle mayo

Hummus (for wraps or bowls)

Olive oil, vinegar (apple cider or lime juice)

🧑‍🍳 Sunday Prep

Marinate & Cook Beef:

Marinate sliced steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper

Grill or sear ~3–5 min per side, rest, then slice thinly

Or cook ground beef with the same seasoning blend (taco-style)

Cook Grains:

Brown rice or quinoa — season with lime juice, salt, and olive oil after cooking

Char or Roast Veggies:

Roast or pan-char sliced bell peppers, red onion, and corn

Toss with oil + salt

Wash & Chop Fresh Veggies:

Halve tomatoes

Shred lettuce or prep greens

(Avocado should be added fresh daily)

🍱 Daily Lunch Options

🥗 Option 1: Summer Steak Bowl

Grain + sliced steak + roasted peppers, corn, tomatoes

Top with cotija or feta, lime juice, and chopped cilantro

Add avocado or chipotle mayo drizzle if desired

🌯 Option 2: Grilled Steak Wrap

Tortilla with sliced beef, hummus or chipotle mayo, lettuce, roasted onion, and corn Optional: add salsa or shredded cheese

Roll up tightly and serve warm or cold

🥗 Option 3: Steak & Corn Salad

Greens + beef strips + roasted corn + cherry tomatoes

Add: feta, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips

Dressing: lime juice + olive oil + vinegar + pinch of cumin

🥣 Option 4: Tex-Mex Couscous Bowl

Couscous + roasted veggies + ground or sliced beef

Top with salsa + crushed tortilla chips + cheese

Optional: add greens or hot sauce

🍉 Easy Summer Sides (Pick One Daily)

Watermelon or cantaloupe cubes

Mini peppers + hummus or ranch

Chilled cucumber salad (cucumbers + vinegar + salt + dill)

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DnD Ranger plan

This week I'm super busy so I prepped two meals the cleric for lunch and the Ranger for dinner.

Brings dinner total to $17.04 for 5 meals or $3.41 per dinner. Upgrades you can make to it: - $1.97 for shredded cheese. Add to potatoes with sour cream for loaded roasted potatoes(Brings total to $19.01 or $3.80 a meal) - $8.78 for bacon, cream cheese, and snack peppers. Make roasted loaded peppers for a grilling vibe. (Brings weekly total to $25.82 or $5.17 a meal) - $2.77 for a side of baked beans. (Brings total to 19.81 or $3.96 a meal)

🎲🐉 Ranger — Field Provisions Lunch Week

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I'll share the pic tomorrow, since I'm at work right now