Vegetarian Meal Plan #22 at Home

Happy Friday!

We’re leaning into the transition of the seasons next week by making a savory pesto gnocchi (I still have SO MUCH basil growing in my garden) AND a especially comforting Lentil Chili + a Pumpkin Curry. All of next week’s recipes are worth the pot and I’m excited to make them:)

As always, please let me know if you need anything or have questions – I hope you have the most lovely weekend!

Here are the meals we’re working with for next week:

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Storage Containers:

🥡 I bought a multi-pack of THESE Snapware containers (affiliate link) at Costco a year ago and we truly love them. This particular 5.5 cup size is my regular as it allows me to fit a complete serving of a meal without it being too crowded.

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.
• Monday: This method is quite simple to make but does need about 30 minutes to simmer on the stove. I like to get all of the cans out and have them ready and then go ahead and measure out the spices + lentils so that everything comes together with minimal thinking (ie, the dependable Monday meal).
• Tuesday: Don’t forget to buy any veggies you want to serve with this tofu! You can go ahead and prep the veggies + tofu (and rice if making it) and then pre-make the peanut sauce.
• Wednesday: Pre chopping the pumpkin, cauliflower, and carrots makes this dish go by so quickly!
• Thursday: this one is especially unfussy but to make it go by quickly, you can pre-make the pesto (or use store bought).
• Friday: this felt like the reliable date night meal and it’s simple to make! It comes together quickly and is great served with mashed potatoes (those aren’t on the shopping list so add them if you want them!).
• BONUS: This Dense Bean Salad is RELIABLE for meal prep lunches! The flavors get even better as it sits overnight making it a great dish to eat throughout the week for lunches.

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