September 11-15, 2017 – What the VEG is for dinner?

Shopping List

Spices

Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion powder
Dried Basil
Dried Organo
Smoked Paprika
Chili Powder
Coriander
Cumin
Cayenne (optional)

Veggies and Fruits

2-3 sweet yellow onions
Red Onion
2-3 Japanese Eggplants
Roma Tomatoes
1-2 Beefsteak Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
4 small-medium size red potatoes
Lettuce
Red and Green Bell Peppers
2 Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Baby Bella Mushrooms 16 oz
Spaghetti or pizza sauce for lasagna
3 Bunches of Parsley

Minced Garlic (Because garlic is in so many of my meals I buy a large jar of pre-minced garlic, available in the un-refrigerated, shelved section of the store)

Everything Else

Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Linguini
Pine Nuts
Soy Sauce
Sliced Italian Bread
All purpose Flour
Unsweetened plain almond milk
Large Tortillas or Wraps
Lemon Juice
Guacamole
BBQ Sauce
Quinoa
1 can Black Beans
Taco seasoning
Tortilla Chips
Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles
Regular or Vegan Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Pita Bread
Garlic bread: homemade or Pre-made
Wooden Skewers

Daily Breakdown

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

MONDAY

Eggplant Scallops, Vegan Garlic Pasta, Pesto Toast, Salad

Guests came today so I made a bit fancier dinner to showcase vegan yummies.

Notes:

I use linguini instead of penne pasta.
Instead of grape tomatoes I cut roma tomatoes into chunks.
Instead of shallots I used sweet onions.
Pesto usually includes dairy. I used this recipe: https://www.goodinthesimple.com/simple-basil-pesto-vegan-dairy-free/

Eggplant Scallops: View Recipe

Open-face Roasted Tomato Sandwich: https://www.cearaskitchen.com/roasted-tomato-pesto-melt-vegan-healthy-gluten-free-easy/

Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes Recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-vegan-garlic-pasta-with-roasted-tomatoes/#_a5y_p=1521776

TUESDAY

Mexican Stack-ups

Growing up this meal was the quick, fresh, dinner that made everyone happy.

Mexican Stack-ups: View Recipe

WEDNESDAY

Vegan Wrap, Salad

This meal grew out a meal that didn’t work. I made a roasted potato/veggie meal but it did not taste very good. That meal became the filling for this wrap.

Notes: Start your potatoes, then make the salad. At that point you should be ready to assemble the wraps. Who would have thought BBQ sauce and guacamole Yum!

Vegan Wrap Recipe: https://wellandfull.com/2017/03/my-favorite-vegan-wrap/

THURSDAY

Vegetarian Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread

I just felt like eating lasagna. I love lasagna. If I had a decent vegan food store near me this meal could have been vegan. In the absence of one, it this is mostly vegan lasagna. I used vegan mozzarella cheese but there was no vegan ricotta or cottage cheese available so I used regular cottage cheese.

Notes: Oven ready noodles make this meal easy to assemble. After the lasagna is in make your salad. In the last 10-15 minutes prepare to put your garlic bread in the oven. Use pre-made garlic bread or make your own by buttering italian bread slices with vegan butter, then sprinkle the slices with garlic salt, pepper, and salt. Swipe a butter knife over it several times then toast in the oven until it reaches the desired level of crispness.

Lasagna Recipe: View Recipe

FRIDAY

Shish Kebabs, Taboule, Pita Bread

Awesome flavors compliment each other in this fun, fresh dinner.