Beyond the Kale

Beyond the Kale

Your June 28 meal plan is here.

The recipes, the grocery list, and a Sunday prep plan.

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Nicole Keshishian Modic
Jun 27, 2026
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Friends, this week’s plan has been one of the most fun ones to put together in a while. For one of the dinner recipes, I’m excited to share one of my favorite recipes recently. It went up on the blog a few days ago and I have not stopped thinking about it since I made it—crispy fries topped with seared ribeye and a mango chimichurri sauce.

Lunch for the week is a steak salad with no lettuce, making it perfect for meal prep since it won’t get all soggy and wilty. For the other two dinners, we’ve got some boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in blended coconut milk, sambal oelek, ginger, garlic, and lime, then grilled until charred. And a brand new salmon salad with crispy baked quinoa, cucumbers, edamame, avocado, and a creamy bang bang sauce.

Breakfast is a delicious baked oatmeal that takes 35 minutes on Sunday and then requires zero thought for the rest of the week. So many exciting recipes this week and I can’t wait for you to try them!

Below you’ll find everything you need—the recipes, the grocery list, and a few tips to make the week run smoother. This week’s plan includes:

  • 1 breakfast

  • 1 lunch

  • 3 dinners

  • 1 snack

Click into any recipe below for the full recipe.

8 servings | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min

If you’re looking for the perfect way to jazz up a typically boring breakfast, then look no further because this recipe is it. Introducing my Easy Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, a delicious, fluffy, simple twist on the classic oatmeal recipe. By combining rolled oats with just a few simple ingredients and baking it in the oven, it becomes a fluffy, cake-like treat that is anything but boring!

tips & swaps

  • Fresh blueberries give the best result, but frozen work fine — no need to thaw them first

  • The lemon zest is what makes this taste bright rather than just sweet — don’t skip it!

  • Drizzle with a little honey or almond butter right before eating for extra richness

  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months

  • Can easily be made vegan with a few substitutions

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