Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan – 8.29.20

Happy weekend!

I think our heat wave is finally starting to break here (at least, it will be in the high 70s this weekend) which I am very grateful for. You know I am super PRO mask wearing, but it is so hard to be outside for long periods of time with one on when its in the 90s with a gazillion percent humidity. We still do it, obviously, but it just means we can’t stay outside for as long.

On the other hand, if this means the start of fall, I am so not ready!! How about you guys? Are you secretly wishing I’m going to post a pumpkin pie recipe next week? Tell the truth.

Our meal plan this week is still all SUMMER, featuring super easy chickpea gyros, one pan red curry, kale caesar pasta salad, cajun sweet potato (and fried okra!) salad, grilled avocado quesadillas, fresh tomato sauce pasta, and my absolute favorite chewy chocolate cookies that are perfect for after school/work snacking. Happy eating!!

 

SUNDAY

15 MINUTE CHICKPEA GYROS from I Heart Vegetables

Prep Ahead Tip: No advance prep necessary!

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Use gluten free pita bread. For a vegan option, use hummus in place of tzatziki sauce

 

 

MONDAY

ONE PAN VEGGIE RED CURRY from Hummusapien

Prep Ahead Tip: This recipe comes together quickly!

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and Gluten-Free.

 

 

TUESDAY

KALE CAESAR PASTA SALAD from She Likes Food

Prep Ahead Tip: You can make the entire pasta salad up to 2 days in advance.

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Use gluten free pasta to make gluten free and vegan caesar dressing and parmesan to make vegan.

 

 

WEDNESDAY

CAJUN SWEET POTATO SALAD from Joanne Eats Well

Prep Ahead Tip: The sweet potatoes can be roasted up to 4 days ahead of time.

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Omit the cheddar cheese or use vegan cheddar to make this vegan. Recipe is already gluten free.

 

 

THURSDAY

GRILLED VEGETABLE AVOCADO QUESADILLAS From The Roasted Root

Prep Ahead Tip: No advance prep necessary!

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and Gluten-Free.

 

 

FRIDAY

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA from Rhubarbarians

Prep Ahead Tip: The sauce is actually more flavorful if made ahead! Best if made overnight, but can be made up to 2 days ahead

Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Omit the parmesan or use vegan parmesan for vegan. Use gluten free pasta for gluten free.

 

DESSERT

SWEET AND SALTY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHEWY COOKIES from Joanne Eats Well

 

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