It is going to be a WEEKEND.
I have so much Christmas prep to do, it is unreal. Ten types of cookies to make, cakes, pies, and lasagnas to prep. Oh, and did I mention that we all still have runny noses and sore throats and coughs and are a total hot mess?? It’s only 7AM but I need a nap.
Even though I’m equal parts excited/horrified about all of the holiday cooking I have yet to do, I’m also starting to think about some of the healthier meals I can make this week to bridge the dinner gap between Christmas and New Year’s. Hello meal plan. I see you. Let’s dig in.
- butternut squash kale lasagna – so hearty and comforting, and perfect for a holiday meal if you haven’t planned your menu yet!
- curried cauliflower chickpea buddha bowl – yup, need
- Thai lentil vegan meatloaf – never seen flavors like this in a meatloaf
- sweet potato lentil tortilla soup – hi, yes please.
- teriyaki stir fry with broccoli and chickpeas – so many gorgeous greens!
Happy eating!
Sunday
Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna from Making Thyme for Health
Prep Ahead Tip: Butternut squash and kale can be cut in advance. Cashew ricotta can also be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan. Use gluten-free lasagna noodles to make GF.
Monday
Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Brown rice or quinoa can be cooked in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Tuesday
Thai Lentil Vegan Meatloaf from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: Lentils and rice can be cooked up to 3 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
Wednesday
Sweet Potato Lentil Tortilla Soup from Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: This recipe takes about 30 minutes to simmer but it can be cooked ahead of time and reheated when ready to eat.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Omit the butter to make this vegan. It is already gluten free.
Thursday
Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe only takes about 30 minutes to cook.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is gluten free and vegan.
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As always, thank you for the wonderful recipes! I just wanted to mention, the light pink lettering for the recipe title(s) is just about impossible to read, or is it only me?
The light pink can definitely be difficult to read…I can definitely bold it so that it stands out a bit more.
I think everything is finally under control here! I just need to make latkes and meatloaf for dinner tonight…. and pack all our clothes and presents.