Menu planning saves me time, money and makes my life simpler. It just needs some practice and discipline, but sharing it with the community around I’m and organizing junkie does help a lot. I eat a whole foods, plant based diet and tend to combine old favorites and new recipes, all simple, healthy and with modest seasonal ingredients.
This week we went to check the Notting Hill Gate Farmers Market with a friend. Since we arrived late, there was not much left, but we still managed to get some great veggies and fruits, plus this cute organic shop attached opens longer: Chegworth Farm Shop. Then we went for a walk around the Portobello Market and found the fruit and veg section from Elgin Crescent to Talbot Road, not organic but excellent produce. Ask for the price first, it’s not particularly cheap, we had to stretch our budget this time :(
The new exciting dish I’m trying this week is Braised Black Cabbage and Noodles in Black Bean Sauce from Shu Han, and we still have lots of pumpkin and cauliflower from last week. I totally loved the cauliflower soup from Solveig Berg Vollan, so I’m doing it one again!
Sunday
- Lunch: Pumpkin rice
- Dinner: Vegan potato omelette
Monday
- Lunch: Courgette cream and stir-Fried Swiss Chard
- Dinner: Raw mushroom salad
Tuesday
- Lunch: Vegan Cream of Cauliflower Soup and Sautéed kale with garlic and carrots
- Dinner: Braised Black Cabbage and Noodles in Black Bean Sauce
Wednesday
- Lunch: Onion soup and chickpea burritos
- Dinner: Mushroom Soup
Thursday
- Lunch: Broccoli Soup and grilled endives
- Dinner: Pumpkin soup
Friday
- Lunch: Raw Gingery Carrot Tomato Soup and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Dinner: Millet stuffed eggplant
Saturday
- Lunch: Black rice with seaweed
- Dinner: Beetroot hamburger
Awesome Veg Plan! I participated as well (near vegan)
Hi Jennifer! I like your idea that there is always hope in a meal plan. Thanks for dropping by, most welcome anytime! :D
Your fresh veggies look fabulous! :)
Do try them Erin, they are cheap and make you feel even better than they taste! :)