May Meal Planner: 30 Light, Grill-ish, Salad-Friendly Recipes
Welcome to your May meal planner! 30 fresh, light, and flavorful recipes perfect for spring — using your Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Ninja Speedi, or Stockpot. Think zesty bowls, vibrant soups, and “grill-like” dinners with no mess.
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May Recipes
- AF Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Turkey Taco Bowls
- IP Cilantro-Lime Beans
- Speedi Chicken Cobb
- AF Shawarma Veg Bowls
- Stockpot Spring Veg Soup
- Pizza Margherita Flatbreads
- AF Salmon Nicoise
- IP Greek Lentil Soup
- Turkey Souvlaki Pitas
- AF Rotisserie Zucchini Boats
- Speedi Burrito Bowls
- IP Chicken Verde
- AF Falafel Wraps
- Stockpot Minestrone Verde
- AF BBQ Chicken Thighs
- Speedi Sesame Turkey Rice
- IP Tomato Rice & Beans
- AF Shrimp Tostadas
- Speedi Caprese Chicken
- IP Veg Korma
- AF Turkey Meatballs
- Stockpot Corn Chowder
- AF Veggie Quesadillas
- IP Red Lentil Pasta Sauce
- AF Garlic Mushrooms + Steak Fries
- Speedi Greek Shrimp Orzo
- AF Rotisserie Cauli Bowls
- IP Butter Chicken (light)
- Stockpot Chicken Pho
- AF Peach BBQ Wings
AF Lemon Pepper Chicken
Servings: 4 | Protein: 28g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Cost: $3.20/serving
Appliance: Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Toss chicken with oil and seasonings.
- Air fry at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve over greens or rice.
Turkey Taco Bowls
Servings: 4 | Protein: 26g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Cost: $2.80/serving
Appliance: Skillet/AF
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Toppings: avocado, salsa, cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Brown turkey with seasoning.
- Add veggies and heat through.
- Serve over rice with toppings.
IP Cilantro-Lime Beans
Servings: 4 | Protein: 12g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Cost: $1.80/serving
Appliance: Instant Pot
Ingredients:
- 1 cup black beans, soaked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Add beans, onion, garlic, broth to IP.
- Seal → Manual 15 mins → Quick release.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Speedi Chicken Cobb
Servings: 4 | Protein: 30g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Cost: $3.50/serving
Appliance: Ninja Speedi
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Toppings: egg, bacon, tomato, blue cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Add chicken, rice, broth, seasoning to Speedi.
- Cook on Rapid Cook 15 mins.
- Top with chopped hard-boiled egg, bacon, tomato, cheese.
AF Shawarma Veg Bowls
Servings: 4 | Protein: 16g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Cost: $2.80/serving
Appliance: Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp shawarma sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- Tzatziki or yogurt sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Toss veggies with oil and shawarma sauce.
- Air fry 12–15 mins at 375°F.
- Serve over quinoa with sauce.
Stockpot Spring Veg Soup
Servings: 4 | Protein: 8g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Cost: $2.00/serving
Appliance: Stockpot
Ingredients:
- 1 leek, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Sauté leek and carrots 5 mins.
- Add broth, zucchini, beans, herbs. Simmer 20–25 mins.
- Season and serve warm.
Pizza Margherita Flatbreads
Servings: 4 | Protein: 12g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 12 mins | Cost: $2.20/serving
Appliance: Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 4 flatbreads
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Spread sauce on flatbreads.
- Top with mozzarella and basil.
- Drizzle with oil, air fry 10–12 mins at 375°F.
AF Salmon Nicoise
Servings: 4 | Protein: 32g | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Cost: $4.80/serving
Appliance: Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup green beans
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Rub salmon with oil and lemon zest.
- Air fry 10–12 mins at 375°F.
- Serve with boiled eggs, green beans, tomatoes.
IP Greek Lentil Soup
Servings: 4 | Protein: 18g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Cost: $2.00/serving
Appliance: Instant Pot
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Add all ingredients except lemon juice to IP.
- Seal → Manual 10 mins → Quick release.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Turkey Souvlaki Pitas
Servings: 4 | Protein: 26g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Cost: $3.00/serving
Appliance: Skillet
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp shawarma seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 pita pockets
- Tzatziki, lettuce, tomato
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Cook turkey and onion with seasoning.
- Warm pitas.
- Stuff with turkey and veggies, drizzle with tzatziki.
AF Peach BBQ Wings
Servings: 4 | Protein: 28g | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Cost: $3.60/serving
Appliance: Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup peach BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Toss wings with oil and seasonings.
- Air fry 20 mins at 375°F, flipping halfway.
- Toss in peach BBQ sauce before serving.
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