Meal Plans ThePrep 25-Minute Dinners to Help You Poop (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!) If you need help getting your bathroom routine on track, this week’s dinners have got you covered. By Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's senior nutrition & news editor. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura is a trained dietitian, almond butter lover and food enthusiast with over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 3, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Annie Nguyen is a Registered Dietitian who manages EatingWell's Pinterest page. Before EatingWell, she worked with other dietitians to write nutrition blog posts, develop recipes and create social media content. Annie went to the University of Oklahoma to complete her B.S. in Health and Exercise Science. She went on to get her M.A. in Dietetics and finish her dietetic internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Our column, ThePrep, has everything you'll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit. Sign up to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! We all could benefit from eating enough fiber. This amazing nutrient provides lots of benefits to your body, from helping you feel full and satisfied after meals to keeping your bathroom routine—ahem—running smoothly. And with this week’s dinner lineup, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for function. These delicious recipes feature high-fiber ingredients like whole grains, legumes and veggies, delivering at least 8 grams of fiber per serving to help you stay regular. Plus, they are all quick to make—you can get dinner on the table this week in 25 minutes or less. Your Weekly Plan Sunday: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with ZucchiniMonday: Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans Tuesday: Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & BroccoliWednesday: Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans Thursday: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole Friday: California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries Get the Shopping List Sunday: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini Diana Chistruga A combination of whole-wheat pasta and zucchini packs 10 grams of filling fiber per serving of this creamy pasta dinner. Since this recipe only calls for 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken, I'll use what's left over for Wednesday night's dinner. Get the Recipe Monday: Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans These bean-topped baked potatoes deliver a one-two punch of fiber. Not only are potatoes one of the best carbs to help you poop, but beans are also rich in fructans, a type of fiber that feeds your good gut bacteria to ensure healthy digestion. I'll serve them with a Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette for a fresh side. Get the Recipe Tuesday: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole If you’ve never had escarole, I recommend you give it a try. This bitter leafy green is a surprisingly good source of fiber, providing 4 grams of fiber per cooked cup. Wilting it in the pan after the steak is done allows it to absorb any drippings left in the pan, mellowing its flavor. Get the Recipe Wednesday: Orange-Mint Freekeh Salad with Lima Beans Jacob Fox One thing I love about salads is that all ingredients are welcome. And this one is packed with colorful produce like oranges, snap peas, radishes and fresh herbs. By incorporating all the colors of the rainbow into your diet, you’ll benefit from a variety of nutrients that support your overall health. I’ll top this salad with leftover chicken from Sunday for an extra-satisfying protein boost. Get the Recipe Thursday: Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli Jacob Fox Salmon adds satisfying protein and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids to this fiber-rich meal. Tarragon and parsley add a pop of color and fresh flavor, while the lemon zest and juice add bright acidity. Get the Recipe Friday: California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries To welcome the weekend, my husband and I are making these juicy burgers on Friday. In addition to classic toppings like onion and tomato, I’ll sauté some mushrooms for an extra umami flavor. Though these burgers are wrapped in lettuce instead of using buns, I’ll pick up brioche burger buns from my favorite bakery for a more rounded meal. Get the Recipe I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit