Our 10 Most Popular Meal Plans for Two
updated Apr 28, 2021
Since most recipes are written to feed at least four people, cooking for two, especially when you don’t want to be swamped with leftovers, has the potential to be really tricky. That’s why I think it’s especially helpful to meal plan when cooking for two. We did the work for you, so you don’t have to tackle the mental math of scaling down recipes on your own.
In these plans, you’ll find 10 weeks worth of recipes and smart tricks to minimize leftover ingredients and ways to repurpose leftovers into entirely different meals. Follow the plans as written or mix-and-match recipes for a plan that fits your needs.
1. How I Prep a Week of Easy Sheet Pan Dinners in Just 1 Hour
Here, you’ll assemble dinner components in reusable containers or zip-top bags so during the week all you need to do is dump everything on sheet pan, maybe toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then bake. It’s a lazy meal prepper’s dream.
Get the plan: How I Prep a Week of Easy Sheet Pan Dinners in Just 1 Hour
2. How I Prep a Week of Instant Pot Meals for Two
In case you need more proof for just about versatile your Instant Pot, this week of meal is it. It’ll help you tackle chicken Cacciatore, pulled pork, and spaghetti with meat sauce, plus breakfast and lunch for the week.
Get the plan: How I Prep a Week of Instant Pot Meals for Two
3. 5 Cheap and Healthy Vegetarian Dinners for Two from Liz Moody
Cookbook author, Liz Moody , walks you through a week of veggie-packed plant-based dinners, including chopped Thai salad and healthy-ish quesadillas, while sharing a few super smart tips to keep dinners budget-friendly and easy.
Get the plan: 5 Cheap and Healthy Vegetarian Dinners for Two from Liz Moody
4. A Week of 30-Minute Meals for 2
If you’re looking for no-fuss dinners you can get on the table in a flash, but still taste really good, this is the plan for you. There’s 20-minute chow mein, and sheet pan salmon with potatoes and asparagus that comes together from start to finish in the same amount of time.
Get the plan: A Week of 30-Minute Meals for 2
5. How I Prep a Week of Whole30 Meals for 2
This meal plan will set you up with a week of easy, satisfying, and wholesome Whole30-approved meals from breakfast through dinner.
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6. A Week of Easy Meals for 2
If you’re new to meal planning and prep, this easy plan is a nice place to get started. These meals lean on a few staples items, like salad greens, rotisserie chicken, and beans, that get repurposed into several different lunches and dinners throughout the week. And if you’re up for a meal prep session, the plan walks you through some simple prep that will take about an hour and set you up for the week.
Get the plan: A Week of Easy Meals for 2
7. A Week of Easy Healthy Meals for Two
Looking for easy, wholesome meals beyond dinner? This 5-day meal plan has a make-ahead breakfast, grain bowl for lunch, and a variety of dinners, plus a step-by-step guide for how to meal prep it all.
Get the plan: A Week of Easy Healthy Meals for Two
8. 5 Flexitarian Plant-Forward Dinners for Two
This menu is an ideal solution for anyone whose meal time includes one eater who wants meaty meals, while the other prefers to keep things vegetarian. It leans on flexible plant-based meals, like a zucchini stir-fry and grain bowls, where a piece of chicken (home-cooked or rotisserie), shredded meat, or fish can easily be added or served on the side.
Get the plan: 5 Flexitarian Plant-Forward Dinners for Two
9. How I Prep a Week of Easy Vegan Meals for Two
If you’re looking for vegan ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this 5-day meal plan has you totally covered. If you’re up for it, squeeze in about two hours of meal prep to get a jump start on the week ahead.
Get the plan: How I Prep a Week of Easy Vegan Meals for Two
10. A Meal Plan for Two
Food waste is always a concern when cooking for just a couple people. With that in mind, here’s a meal plan for one to two eaters that won’t leave you swimming in leftovers. Some recipes, like pork and broccoli rice bowls , are meant to serve two, while the leftover lemon chicken thighs are repurposed to round out a pasta skillet later in the week.
Get the plan: A Meal Plan for Two
Kelli Foster
Food Editor, Plan & Prep
Kelli is the Food Editor for Plan & Prep content for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, The Probiotic Kitchen , Buddha Bowls , and Everyday Freekeh Meals . She lives in New York.
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