Weekly Meal Plan

We have a couple new recipes on the meal plan this week - Mr. M has been talking about leeks a lot lately so I pulled out our new The China Study Cookbook and found a leek pie recipe that we'll try out this week. The Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with CousCous is also new from The China Study Cookbook. 

I liked the Spaghetti Squash so much, I needed to add it again and then a few old stand-bys to round out the week. With Easter on Sunday, we're already behind and have to get our shopping done on a Monday night - wish us luck. Thankfully we'll be nice and organized because we'll be so rushed (but will probably add a frozen pizza to the cart to feed our little people tonight.)

Day	Dinner
M	Spaghetti Squash Caprese
T	Leek Pie (The China Study CB p187)
W	Pasta & Sauce with Salad
R	Sesame Peanut Noodles
F	Baked stuffed tomatoes w Couscous (TCS p167)
S	Broccoli Mac and Cheese
S	New Night!

Produce Dairy Packaged Goods Spices/Sauces Bread

M

1 large spaghetti squash

2 cloves garlic

4 roma tomatoes

1 small handful fresh basil

1 overflowing handful fresh baby spinach

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3/4 cup + 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

salt & pepper to taste

T

crust

2 medium potatoes

6oz silken tofu

¼ c soy milk

1T nutritional yeast

2T almond meal

1/4t nutmeg

1/4t seas salt

1/4t black pepper

filling

2t vegetable broth

3 medium leeks

3 cloves garlic

2T white wine

6oz silken tofu

1T lemon juice

1t sea salt

1 c whole wheat bread crumbs

1t tarragon, dried

1T thyme, dried

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2c chopped sun dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

1/2c soy milk

1 can chopped black olives

W

Bag of Salad
Cucumber
Tomato
Croutons
Dressing
Bag of Pasta
Sauce

Bread

R

1 (8-ounce) 100% whole grain so ba noodles
2 cups snow peas, strings removed
2 tablespoons roasted, unsalted, unsweetened smooth peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium tamari
1 tablespoon sesame tahini
1/8 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced green onions
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Rice

F
8 large steak tomatoes, firm
3 c whole wheat cous cous
4T vegetable broth
1 med onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2c fresh basil
1/2c pine nuts
2T nutritional yeast
1t paprika
1 1/2c frozen spinach leaves
sea salt / black pepper to taste
1T balsamic vinegar

S
12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
salt and fresh pepper to taste
12 oz fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
cooking spray