This flexible menu plan helps me stay nourished while saving money and cutting down on food waste.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, work changed for a lot of peoplemyself included.

My team went from being in-person every day in a vibrant, high-energy office to being completely remote.

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

This allows me to start my day with a grab-and-go breakfast that’s ready whenever I am.

Standard additions include frozen berries and nuts, seeds or nut butter.

I’m a big proponent of having dinner leftovers for lunch.

Currently, I’m loving the flavors of ourTuna, White Bean & Dill Saladover a bed of greens.

To me, our Crispy Roast Chicken is theperfect weeknight meal when you’re working from home.

Just let your oven do its thing, and you’ll have a delicious meal a few hours later.

It’s nutritious, plant-based and super-satisfying any time of day.

Plus, it makes six servings, so I have leftovers for lunch the majority of the week.

Another go-to snack for me is simple yogurt and berries.

It takes five minutes to throw together and can be super filling and customizable.

I makeShakshukafor dinner at least once every other week.

Thursday

Dinner:Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilling is a staple of my routine in the summer.

It helps me reduce the number of dishes I use and yields really delicious flavors.

Not to mention, it’s super fast.

OurGrilled Fish Tacoscome together in just 30 minutes, and they feel like a special weeknight meal.

I also like to prioritize using up any leftovers before the weekend and the start of a new week.

I also treat myself to what I call a “leftovers charcuterie board” for a high-protein afternoon snack.