My spring/summer menu plan is finally completed (now that spring is over, of course). But hopefully, it may be something worth using next year as well. I have loved menu planning since our early years of marriage, but have found using a monthly/seasonal menu plan to be even more beneficial in this time of my life. Being a vegetarian, I'm already viewed as a little weird, so why not add to that weirdness by adding things like quinoa (pronouced "keen-wha") and gyoza (what I learned to make in 8th grade Home Ec class) I tried to lessen our carb intake, since that's the easy option when eating vegetarian, but not necessarily the healthiest. I may try to substitute lentils instead of quinoa on some Mondays for the cost issue. We've tried some of these recipes, while others are still a guessing game. Some (esp the salad ones) may have to be accompanied by Annie's Mac n Cheese for the sake of my non-salad lovers.
Monday - Quinoa
1. Quinoa, Black Beans, and Corn Tacos
2. Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
3. One Pan Mexican Quinoa
4. Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Tuesday - Fish1. Salmon Cakes
2. Tuna Lunch Bites
3. Baked Salmon with Garlic & Dijon
4. Fish Tacos
Wednesday - Beans
1. Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls
2. Black Bean Soup
3. Tempeh Chili with corn chips
4. Bean & Cheese Burritos
Thursday - Salads
1. Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad
2. Quick Asian Noodle Salad
3. Broccoli, Tomato, & Tortellini Salad
4. Easy Greek Salad
Friday - Family Favorites
1. Chipotle Black Bean Burger
2. Pizza (homemade or take-out)
3. Japanese (gyoza, edamame, yakisoba)
4. Hot Dogs, cole slaw, chili
Saturday & Sunday - Whatever...
1. Spinach Quiche
2. Waffles & smoothies
3. Grilled Sandwiches
4. Baked Potatoes
For the days when I just want to throw the menu out the window, there is always take-out pizza! Mommy's life-saver!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing, I will definitely be trying some of these!!
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