Beyond the Kale

Beyond the Kale

Your May 3 meal plan is here.

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

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Nicole Keshishian Modic
May 02, 2026
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I’ve definitely been on a takeout-at-home kick lately and this week’s plan is reflecting that for sure. Both my General Tso’s Chicken with Glass Noodles and my Saucy Cashew Chicken and Broccoli are in the dinner rotation this week and for great reasons. They have insanely good sauces and textures and both are way, way better than ordering takeout—and quicker! And, trust me, I feel that pull more than you may know.

There’s also another great bowl in here you’ll love for the third dinner. We’re keeping it nice and fresh for lunch with an antipasto pasta salad that includes pasta, chickpeas, salami, kalamata olives, sweet peppers, and a delicious creamy shallot vinaigrette that is drinkable. It holds up well for meal prepping!

Plus, as always, there’s a great make-ahead breakfast and snack in here to keep you satisfied all week.

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.

Serves 2 | Prep: 10 min

A delicious, sweet, and healthy breakfast has never been this easy. Introducing my high-protein Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats, which legitimately taste like a sugar cookie in a bowl, if I do say so myself. They’re sweet, they’re creamy, and if I didn’t know any better, I’d think I was waking up to the taste of a bakery-fresh sugar cookie for breakfast. The best part is, this recipe is refined sugar-free (as well as gluten-free and optionally vegan-friendly), so you can have your cookie and eat it too!

tips & swaps

  • Make them Sunday night so they’re ready Monday morning and all week after

  • Triple the batch to cover the full week — one batch makes 2 servings

  • The longer they sit, the thicker and creamier the texture gets

  • Top with sliced almonds, fresh berries, or a drizzle of almond butter

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