Anyone else feeling a little bit softer around the middle post-Thanksgiving food coma?
Actually one of my patients this past week pointed to my stomach asked me if that was my only kid. I mean, he was delirious at the time, but still! I didn’t hold it against him, but it was definitely a wake up call that I probably shouldn’t eat dessert every day of the week. And should eat more salads. It’s just so hard when I get home from a long stressful day and all I want is to reward myself for not strangling someone. Maybe I need to think of some non-food rewards, though. Hmmm.
After a big holiday like Thanksgiving, I don’t like to wallow in the leftovers (unless they’re pie), but strongly prefer to reset by stocking my fridge with a bunch of healthy meals. If you’re like me then you will LOVE this week’s meal plan! There are two main dish salads and three curries (one soup, one chili, one actual curry), so it’s a good one. Enjoy and happy eating!
Sunday
Mustardy Farro Salad with Roasted Harvest Vegetables from Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: Farro can be cooked up to 2 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Omit goat cheese and sub maple syrup to make vegan. Substitute quinoa or brown rice to make gluten-free.
Monday
Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: This recipe is already gluten-free, vegan, and paleo.
Tuesday
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Chili Chickpea Salad from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Butternut squash can be roasted up to 3 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten-free.
Wednesday
Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Chili from Hummuspien
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Thursday
One-Pot Chickpea Tiki Masala from Making Thyme for Health
Prep Ahead Tip: Rice can be cooked in advance (or buy microwaveable to save time) and vegetables can be chopped up to 2 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
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Me and the pumpkin pie in my freezer are going to keep being buddies!