Meal Plan 4/5-4/11

Sun- Easter Dinner (you probably already have a plan 😉 )

Mon- Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken (I reserve some pasta with pesto without all the other ingredients for my kids. They can try the veggies without being overwhelmed. bless it.)

**make some extra grilled chicken for tomorrow’s dinner**

Pesto

3 cloves garlic
3/4 cup packed basil
1/2 cup raw pisachios
1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
1t salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Pasta

8 oz. bow tie or pappardelle pasta
1 cup sugar snap peas
8 stalks asparagus, tough stems discarded, cut into 4″ pieces
1/2 cup peas
1 T olive oil
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 zucchini, cut into thin strips lengthwise
1/2 cup raw pistachios
2t sugar
1/4t salt
1t agave or honey

Directions: Process all pesto ingredients in food processor until desired consistency. Set aside. In saute pan, add olive oil and mushrooms, brown the mushrooms then set aside. Add more oil (or avocado spray) if needed and cook zucchini over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Bring large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions. With one minute left in cooking time, add asparagus, sugar snap peas, and peas. Cook for final minute, then strain all. Return to pot, toss with pesto, sugar, salt, agave, mushrooms, and zucchini, 1/2 cup pistachios and a little pasta water if needed. Serve with fresh parmesan. Top with grilled chicken if desired.

Tuesday – Belly Full’s Cobb Salad (I like with grilled chicken! Can also use rotisserie. Make dressing or Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Ranch is great too) Deconstruct for kids, throw in some leftover pasta from yesterday. You know the drill.

https://bellyfull.net/cobb-salad/#wprm-recipe-container-45340

Wed- A Peachy Plate’s Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowls with Broccoli

https://apeachyplate.com/ground-turkey-teriyaki-rice-bowl/#recipe

Th- What Molly Made’s Salmon with Mango Salsa

https://whatmollymade.com/salmon-with-mango-salsa/

F- Pizza & Salad (homemade or takeout)

Sat – Leftovers, go out, or grill 🙂

Grocery List

  • Easter stuff (DM on instagram if you want a good breakfast casserole recipe!)
  • 2lb chicken breasts (or more)
  • 1lb (or more) ground turkey
  • bacon
  • salmon filets (3-4oz per person) We love Sea Products, a local West End seafood store!!
  • Garlic
  • Basil
  • raw pistachios
  • grated or shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt, olive oil, sugar, honey or agave
  • bow tie or pappardelle pasta
  • sugar snap peas
  • asparagus
  • frozen peas
  • mushrooms
  • zucchini
  • Dressing for cobb: red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon, garlic, dried oregano, s&p
  • *or trader joe’s buttermilk ranch
  • Romaine
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • avocado
  • cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 red onion
  • blue cheese or feta
  • chives
  • Teriyaki sauce: low sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic
  • Cornstarch slurry: cornstarch, water
  • carrot
  • broccoli florets
  • ginger
  • green onions
  • rice
  • arugula (for “salad” on top of pizza)
  • pizza ingredients if making own
  • soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • maple syrup or brown sugar
  • lime juice (fresh)
  • tajin
  • paprika
  • chili powder
  • avocado
  • mango
  • red bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • jalapeno

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