Monday, November 26, 2018

Meal Plan 11/26/2018

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Here are our meals from last week and this week...

Saturday

  • chili - loosely based on this recipe
  • fall slaw
    • INGREDIENTS
      • 1/2 cup broccoli (finely chopped)
      • 1 medium beet (cut in matchsticks // I used this mandolin)
      • 1 1/2 cup carrots (cut into matchsticks)
      • 1/2 cup radish (cut into matchsticks)
      • 1 large sweet apple (cut into matchsticks)
      • 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
      • 1/3 cup pepitas
    • DRESSING
      • 2 1/2 Tbsp tahini
      • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
      • 1 large lemon (juiced)
      • 1 - 2 Tbsp honey
      • 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper
      • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive or avocado oil
      • Water (to thin)
    • DIRECTIONS
      • Prepare all veggies and add to a bowl. I used my food processor with the grating attachment.
      • Whisk dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl and taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
      • Add dressing to veggies, along with sunflower seeds, and toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving, preferably 2-3 hours or up to overnight.
      • Store in the fridge covered for a few days, though best within the first 24-48 hours.

                              Sunday

                              • pizza with Trader joe's dough and sauce - pepperoni, artichoke hearts, bell pepper
                              • arugula salad with lemon, olive oil and parmesan

                              Monday

                              • pork chops
                              • tomato dipping sauce - I've made the chicken tenders from this recipe too and they are great!
                              • breaded mozzarella sticks from Trader joe's
                              • arugula salad with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

                              Sunday

                              • chicken verde tacos - made this sauce and added shredded, cooked chicken. simmer for ~30-45 minutes, serve on tortillas with:
                                • jack cheese
                                • sliced jalapenos
                                • sliced radish
                                • sour cream or greek yogurt
                              • mexican cole slaw
                                • shred in food processor with grater attachment:
                                  • small head of green cabbage
                                  • 4 radishes
                                  • 1 large carrot
                                • dressing:
                                  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
                                  • 1/4 cup mayo
                                  • 1 jalapeno, diced
                                  • 1 small clove of garlic, minced
                                  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
                                  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
                                  • squeeze of honey
                                  • salt and pepper

                              Tuesday

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