This low carb, no yellow, veggies-most meal plan and grocery list is perfect for anyone following the 2B Mindset, 21 Day Fix, Ultimate Portion Fix, or Weight Watchers. Enjoy! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
**While this post was originally published 6/10/18, I recently updated with Weight Watchers points, new pictures, and added my NEW Instant Pot version of my zucchini lasagna! Enjoy!**
Confession #145: I didn’t follow most of my own meal plan last week. Somewhere between thinking I had the stomach virus and a lower back strain and finding out it was actually a kidney infection, my appetite for proteins and veggies disappeared and all I have been eating are silly carbs like bagels and crackers. Ilana, I love you, but I still feel silly saying silly carbs.
Anyway, I am on a strong antibiotic and hoping to get back on track with eating, and well, everything else as I accomplished almost nothing and – guess what – my kids finish school on Tuesday, so that to do list I made last Monday might become my Summer To Do List.
And I am going to be ok with that this year. This time with my kids is fleeting. I can feel it more than ever with my daughter finishing second grade and heading into third.
It’s so hard in this blogging world to not constantly compare…and feel like I could be doing more. But I am going to change that narrative to I am doing enough. And as much as I love blogging and I love all of you, I am going to lean into the chaos of life as a stay at home mom for the summer. After this week, I feel like someone is trying to tell me to slooooow down.
Ok – and so on to what you came here for – a veggie’s first meal plan because in that chaos of summer life, we need dinner plans to keep us from hitting up the drive through or, in my case, that darn pool snack stand (ours has amazing, hand cut gluten free fries. Omg). Here’s a week worth of ideas for you…and, if you happen to make any, I would LOVE to see a pic of your plate!
Here’s to embracing the mess, the lack of a routine, and all of the mom, watch this all day, every day!
Low Carb, No Yellow, Veggies-most Meal Plan & Grocery List
Monday: **NEW Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna [CrispLid | Ninja Foodi Options] or 21 Day Fix One Skillet Lazy Zucchini Lasagna
21 Day Fix: 2 GREEN, 1 1/2 RED, 3/4 BLUE (per serving) | WW Freestyle: 8 points (per serving)
Groceries:
- olive oil cooking spray (I used my EVO)
- lean organic Italian poultry sausage
- fresh garlic
- zucchinis
- fresh spinach
- homemade tomato sauce (or no sugar added jar sauce)
- ricotta cheese
- egg
- Parmesan cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh ground pepper
- fresh basil
Tuesday: Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (21 Day Fix)
21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 GREEN, 1/2 TSP (per serving) | WW Freestyle: 6 points (per serving)
2B Mindset tip- You can double the broccoli for this, or we love it with cauliflower rice, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms, too!
Groceries:
- olive oil
- flank steak
- shallot
- fresh garlic
- fresh ginger
- low sodium beef stock
- coconut aminos (or sub low sodium soy sauce)
- honey
- broccoli florets
- arrowroot or your favorite thickener/flour (cornstarch also works well)
- scallions
- salt
- crushed red pepper
- cauliflower rice (optional)
Wednesday: Spicy Sausage and Veggies
21 Day Fix: 1 GREEN, 1 RED, 1/4 BLUE (per serving) | WW Freestyle: 5 points (per serving)
2B Mindset tip- You can always up the veggies! No spiralizer or special equipment needed and easy to add in veggies or substitute your favorites! I love to make this to use up what’s in the fridge!
Groceries:
- lean spicy turkey or chicken sausage
- onion
- fresh garlic
- zucchinis
- mushrooms
- tomatoes
- lemon
- Italian seasoning
- fresh basil
- cooking spray
Thursday: Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
21 Day Fix: 1 GREEN, 1 RED, 1/2 YELLOW, 1 1/2 TSP (per serving) | WW Freestyle: 3 points (per serving)
Tip- These have half a yellow from the water chestnuts. If following strict “no yellow” feel free to leave out or use extra mushrooms instead. A diced pepper or celery would give it some crunch too!
Note- Water chestnuts are still a “veggie” with 2B Mindset!
Groceries:
- maple syrup
- white wine vinegar
- coconut aminos
- peanut butter or almond butter
- sesame oil
- fresh ginger
- fresh garlic
- lean ground chicken
- olive oil
- yellow onion
- baby bella mushrooms
- water chestnuts
- green onion
- fresh cilantro
- bib/butter lettuce
- Sambal Oelek chili paste/sauce (optional)
Friday: Simple Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce {Crock Pot/Instant Pot}
21 Day Fix: 2 GREEN, 2/3 RED, 1/2 BLUE | WW Freestyle: 2 points (per serving)
Tip- I love using the Crock Pot and Instant Pot to make Spaghetti Squash! Spaghetti squash is so not scary to work with!
Groceries:
- spaghetti squash
- olive oil
- fresh garlic
- organic ground turkey (or ground beef if you would rather!)
- crushed tomatoes
- Italian Seasoning
- crushed red pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Need lunch ideas to fit with the plan this week?
Mediterranean Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Quinoa Taco Casserole (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)
Need breakfast ideas to fit with the plan this week?
21 Day Fix Customizable Baked Oatmeal Cups
Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns
What is 2B Mindset?
I explain all about the 2B Mindset Versus the 21 Day Fix so you can decide if it’s right for you!
Want more 2B Mindset Recipes? The Ultimate 2B Mindset Recipe Round Up
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2B Mindset says
This looks amazing. I think more people should give 2B a chance like you, Nancy.
Vicki says
So happy I found your blog. I have been trying to follow 2b Mindset for about a month. I am in need of some menu planning ideas. Thanks again.
Nancylynn says
I’m SO happy you did, too, Vicki!!! I hope the recipes help – I am loving 2B!
Debbie Bullard says
Thank you for this plan, but I hope you are feeling better!!! Take care of YOU!! -db
Nancylynn says
Thank you, Debbie…getting there! <3