Meal Plan #44 from the Pantry

Happy Friday!

I debating skipping the meal plan for next week since it’s Memorial day weekend. HOWEVER, I know you’ll still need to cook the rest of the week after the holiday. SO, I made this weeks list all dinners that are 30 minutes or less (well, 2 take a little longer but it’s simply inactive cook time in the oven!).

Enjoy your long weekend – I hope you eat lots of good cookout food 🥰

Happy cooking!

the cook

Here’s what we’ve got this week

• Monday | Veggie Burgers​
• Tuesday | Black Bean Tacos
• Wednesday | Sesame Tofu + broccoli
• Thursday | Veggie Bowls
• Friday | Baked Ziti
• BONUS | Vegan Pasta Salad

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Meal Prep Tips:

I like to do my grocery shopping on the same day that I meal prep or else some things will get lost in the abyss that is my fridge.

Make it ahead = tips to cook/ meal prep the recipe ahead of time.

Component prep = ideas for dicing veggies etc to make busy-night meals fast and straightforward!

• Veggie Burgers
  • Make it ahead: Form the patties on Sunday and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. They actually hold together even better after chilling. Freeze for up to 3 months. Can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried straight from the fridge.
  • Component prep: Dice the onion and carrot. Roughly chop the mushrooms. Sauté the veggies ahead and store in the fridge. Night of, it’s simply blending and forming the patties.
• Black Bean Tacos
  • Make it ahead: Make the full bean filling up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge. Night of, it’s only warming the tortillas and assembling — under 5 minutes of active work.
  • Component prep: Dice the poblano, onion, and garlic. Measure out the spices into a small bowl so they’re ready to go.
• Sesame Tofu
  • Make it ahead: The full dish keeps for up to 4 days, Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to bring the crispiness back. Cook a big batch of rice at the start of the week to serve alongside.
  • Component prep: Whisk together the sesame sauce and store in a jar in the fridge. Press and cube (or tear) the tofu the night before and store uncovered on a paper towel-lined plate for extra crispiness.
• Veggie Bowls
  • Make it ahead: Roast all the veggies and chickpeas ahead and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make the dressing and store in a jar. Assemble the bowls when ready. Reheat veggies in the oven or air fryer to crisp back up.
  • Component prep: Whisk together the maple dijon dressing and refrigerate. Chop the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots and store in a container. They roast straight from the fridge.
• Baked Ziti
  • Make it ahead: Fully assemble the ziti (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the covered bake time. Leftovers keep for up to 4 days and reheat great.
  • Component prep: Make the ricotta mixture and store covered in the fridge. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Day of, it’s only making the sauce and assembling.

I GENUINELY hope that you find these meal plans helpful. PLEASE PLEASE respond back to this email if you ever have questions OR suggestions for making the meal plans better.

Happy cooking!

the cook