Balanced 2000 Calorie Meal Plan
A balanced meal plan with three meals totaling 2000 calories, designed to meet macronutrient goals of 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat.
12/11/2024•13 views
Grilled Chicken Salad with Quinoa
Nutrition Information
Calories
660
Protein
52g
Carbs
61g
Fat
28g
Ingredients
- 150g grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (185g)
- 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, and olives.
Add the cooled quinoa and sliced chicken to the salad.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, mix well, and serve.
Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Nutrition Information
Calories
750
Protein
56g
Carbs
44g
Fat
45g
Ingredients
- 200g salmon fillet
- 1 medium sweet potato (150g), cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cubed sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet, brushing it with the remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Roast sweet potatoes and salmon in the oven for 20 minutes.
Add broccoli florets to the baking sheet, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until salmon is cooked through and veggies are tender.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Nutrition Information
Calories
590
Protein
41g
Carbs
79g
Fat
10g
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
In a serving glass or bowl, layer half of the Greek yogurt at the bottom.
Add half of the granola and half of the mixed berries.
Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
Drizzle honey on top and sprinkle with chia seeds before serving.
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