How I Prep a Week of Low-Carb, Summer-Inspired Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners

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Summer meal planning is all about eating as much fresh produce as possible in a three-month period. After all, it’s the only time of year when the vegetables in the supermarket look almost Just as good as they do at the farmers market. If it also feels good to focus on foods that make you feel like the best version of yourself, why not lean into that? During this time of year, that means building my meals around colorful, fresh, seasonal vegetables and lean protein, leaving carb-centric foods for another time.

this week Power Hour Meal Prep Plan, I’ll show you how to plan, shop, prep, and cook a week’s worth of summer-inspired meals that happen to be low carb. In about two hours, you’ll be ready for a week’s worth of heat-and-eat breakfasts, easy lunches, and seasonal dinners. Here’s how to prepare for a successful summer food week.

This shopping list contains everything you’ll need for this easy, low-carb summer meal plan. Kosher salt, black pepper and cooking oils are not included in this list as they are considered basic ingredients. Before you rush to the farmer’s market or grocery store, check your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for items you already have on hand. As always, this shopping list is organized by department to make shopping a breeze.

Power Hour: How to Make the Prep

Power Hour Meal Prep is the series where we help you put it all together. We show you how to eat right during the week with an hour or two of Power Hour prep on the weekend. Each plan is different; mix and match to find your own personal sweet spot.

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Patty Catalano

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Patty is a freelance recipe developer who has worked as a research coordinator and podcast producer for Alton Brown and in the test kitchen at Oxmoor House. She loves maple syrup, coffee, and board games. Patty lives in Atlanta with her husband and her two children.

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