Weekly Dinner Plan #4

I’m a nosy person by nature, and a lover of all things food, so it’s no surprise I’m always intrigued to know what other people eat. For anyone who eagerly questions colleagues every morning “so what did you have for dinner last night?” like it’s some hot gossip, this ones for you. Here’s what this weeks Dinner plan looks like:

Monday Smoked tofu and peanut stir-fry.

Tuesday Salmon parcels with spring vegetables.

Wednesday Prawn and cashew nut salad.

Thursday Almond lemon cod.

Friday Sweet potato wedges with garlic beans and spinach.

Saturday Ten-minute tomato sauce served with brown rice pasta.

Sunday Mushroom & cauliflower vegan shepherds pie.

• The first few meals this week are recipes I’ve been eager to try out from ‘The Louise Parker Method Lean For Life’. I like that Parker’s idea emphasises eating a diet rich in whole foods, and creating a sustainable lifestyle incorporating achievable exercise to get you looking lean, rather than the diet you ditch 4 weeks in. 
• Half Marathon training has officially started, which means between 3 - 4 runs per week, including a long distance run every Sunday morning. It’s important to incorporate plenty of carbs for energy and protein to aid in recovery to my diet. Saturday night is the ten-minute tomato sauce with black beans served with brown rice pasta to fuel me through Sunday morning. 
• Sunday is always a comfort meal type of night. I don’t actually eat meat, so I plan on making a vegan shepherds pie with mushrooms and a cauliflower mash topping instead of the traditional way. 

What does your weekly dinner plan look like?

K

Weekly Dinner Plan #3

I’m a nosy person by nature, and a lover of all things food, so it’s no surprise I’m always intrigued to know what other people eat. For anyone who eagerly questions colleagues every morning “so what did you have for dinner last night?” like it’s some hot gossip, this ones for you. Here’s what this weeks Dinner plan looks like:

Monday Butter bean stew served with brown basmati rice.

Tuesday Steamed salmon fillet flaked over spinach salad with new potatoes.

Wednesday Lentil bolognese served with brown rice penne pasta and steamed broccoli florets.

Thursday Mackerel With Roasted Asparagus.

Friday Chickpea curry with brown basmati rice.

Saturday Away. 

Sunday Away.

• I freeze a lot of leftovers so I know I always have something quick and healthy to grab out of the freezer in a rush. Last week I made a lentil bolognese that I plan to reuse on Wednesday, and this week I’m making a butter bean stew to serve with brown basmati rice that should come in handy the following week.
• I spoke last week about how I’ve been trying to reincorporate more variety of foods back into my diet, and currently I’ve loved everything I’ve been trying. As a child I hated fish with a burning passion, and now they seem to be my favourite meals of the week. This week I’m going to be roasting a mackerel fillet to serve with roasted asparagus and whatever vegetables need using up in our fridge. When choosing fish, I opt to buying the slightly more expensive line-caught options to ensure the sustainability of the species and the nutrition content - M&S is usually my go to for salmon and cod. 
• Now it always seems that I’m never in for dinner on a Saturday and Sunday, so thats why I always try to be good during the week and enjoy eating out on the weekend. We’re actually going away for the weekend, so I planned to have a chickpea curry ready to take with me for Friday evening when we arrive - it’s a good ‘through everything you have in the cupboard together’ meal - but who knows what I’ll eat the other days. 

What does your weekly dinner plan look like?

K

Weekly Dinner Plan #2

I’m a nosy person by nature, and a lover of all things food, so it’s no surprise I’m always intrigued to know what other people eat. For anyone who eagerly questions colleagues every morning “so what did you have for dinner last night?” like it’s some hot gossip, this ones for you. Here’s what this weeks Dinner plan looks like:

Monday Steamed salmon fillet with roasted asparagus spears, steamed spinach and grilled tomato.

Tuesday Tofu, pepper and cherry tomato skewers with a big side salad.

Wednesday Lentil bolognese served with brown rice penne pasta and steamed broccoli florets.

Thursday Cod fillet dressed in lemon juice served with steamed broccoli florets, butternut squash and roasted red pepper.

Friday Sweet potato fries with homemade chickpea veggie burgers and kale.

Saturday Out for dinner.

Sunday Out for dinner.

• Since about March, I’ve slowly been adding different varieties of fish back into my diet. This week we decided to go for cod fillets dressed in lemon juice with a colourful selection of roasted vegetables. I’ll probably make a big batch of these roasted vegetables and use them in a wrap with houmous for lunch the next day.
• Even though my Mum insists she hates lentils, her favourite dinner is a lentil bolognese sauce, which tastes oddly like beef bolognese. Unfortunately lentils don’t agree with my system too well, so we only have them once/twice a week. 
• Friday night is usually always chip night in our house. To get an extra portion of my 5-a-day in, I like to cut sweet potatoes into fries and season with cinnamon and paprika. If we’re running short of time, we’ll probably pick some up some pre-made veggie burgers rather than make our own out of chickpeas.

What does your weekly dinner plan look like?

K

Weekly Dinner Plan #1

I’m a nosy person by nature, and a lover of all things food, so it’s no surprise I’m always intrigued to know what other people eat. For anyone who eagerly questions colleagues every morning “so what did you have for dinner last night?” like it’s some hot gossip, this ones for you. Here’s what this weeks Dinner plan looks like:

Monday Steamed salmon flaked over a bed of sliced new potatoes, spinach and broccoli florets. Served with a honey and mustard dressing.

Tuesday Quick pasta arrabiata served with brown rice spaghetti (from Deliciously Ella Everyday Cookbook).

Wednesday Tortilla pizza base using the leftover arrabiata sauce, topped with roasted courgette, peppers, red onion and mushrooms. 

Thursday Steamed salmon fillet served with brown basmati rice, pak choi and fine beans, drizzled with a homemade sweet and spicy chilli tamari sauce.

Friday Out for dinner.

Saturday Quick black bean and spinach tomato pasta sauce served with brown rice spaghetti.

Sunday Either leftovers or whatever we fancy.

• I like to make sure we’re having a portion of oily fish, like salmon, at least twice a week. The omegas found within salmon are essential fatty acids that are so important for our brain and nerve function, as well as helping to lower the risk of heart disease and supporting our skin. Our favourite dish at the moment is simple steamed salmon (we do ours in foil boats in the oven for around 10-15 minutes) drizzled with a homemade sweet chilli tamari soy sauce and served with rice and greens.
• On Tuesday we're celebrating my Brother’s birthday and I wasn’t getting in from work until late, so we opted to make a quick arrabbiata with brown rice spaghetti. I use the leftover arrabbiata sauce to top my tortilla-base pizza the next day with roasted vegetables, or you can freeze the leftover sauce for even quicker mid-week meals.
• Sunday mornings usually call for a run with my Dad, so we like to make another quick tomato pasta sauce we can leave in a slow-cooker for dinner Saturday night. It’s full of black beans for plant-based protein and served with brown rice spaghetti which are great carbs for energy reserves.

What does you weekly dinner plan look like?

K