Week 3 Menu

In efforts to streamline meal preparation, I've decided to include some new weekly features. The menu plan will include use of a large pot of grains, bread, a soup, and snack. Additionally, all of the meals will include enough for two nights' dinners, for two people, so you'll be preparing dinner just three evenings (or if you're like me, all in one day to minimize cooking!). Adjust recipes accordingly if you are cooking for more than two.


Features
Prepare these early in the week so you have them on hand for recipes and munching!

Grain - Brown Rice
Bread - Whole Wheat No-Knead
Soup - Minestrone
Snack - Coconut Candy Delights

Prep: Soak oats for baked oatmeal

Day 1
Breakfast - Scrambled eggs and bacon (cook the night before)
Lunch - Tuna and celery sandwich on no knead bread
Dinner - Stuffed Peppers

Day 2
Breakfast - Baked Oatmeal
Lunch - Minestrone Soup and bread
Dinner - Leftover peppers

Day 3
Breakfast - Smoothies
Lunch - Spinach Kiku
Dinner - Crockpot Ragout

or Wild caught salmon prepared with a pad of butter, salt, and pepper, brown rice, and baked squash (at end of post)

Day 4
Breakfast - Baked oatmeal
Lunch - Yogurt Parfait
Dinner - Crockpot Ragout

or Wild caught salmon prepared with a pad of butter, salt, and pepper, brown rice, and baked squash (at end of post)

Day 5
Breakfast - Quick spinach omlette
Lunch - Minestrone Soup and bread
Dinner - Moussaka and rice

Day 6
Breakfast - Smoothies
Lunch - Spinach Kiku
Dinner - Leftover moussaka and rice


Day 7
You'll probably have enough leftovers to take you through the day! Most people enjoy a meal or two out once a week as well, so these recipes should take you through.


Snacks
Crispy or sprouted nuts

Natural yogurt (no added sugars or "vitamins") with unsweetened coconut, soaked nuts, and cocoa powder

Hummus with veggies or crackers

Homemade popcorn, popped on stove in coconut oil

celery with all natural peanut butter and raisins

potato skins or sweet potato fries