Seven Weekly Meal Inspirations

June 26, 2022

The focus is on increasing veggies and lean protein this week while decreasing carbohydrates.

Try eliminating the rice and potato from meals. Use a small amount of pasta with the red sauce and meatballs.

Try making a crustless quiche. Salads are inspired from the South Beach Diet Cookbook with slight changes.

Grilled Steak

(grass fed, organic is a good source of protein, zinc, B vitamins and antioxidants)

Baked Potato with Sprinkle of Chives from the Garden, Sea Salt and Pepper

Fresh Steamed Green Beans

Caesar Salad

(whisk 1 T lemon juice, chopped garlic clove, 1/2 t dijon mustard, 1/4 c olive oil;

add 1/4 c parmesan cheese, s & p to taste, toss with 1 head romaine lettuce)

Broiled Haddock

Rice

Warm Spinach Salad with Sliced Shitake Mushrooms And Walnuts

(combine 1 finely chopped shallot, 1T red wine vinegar and 1/4 t salt

cook 1/4 c chopped walnuts in 2 T olive oil until lightly browned, toss with 1 bag spinach;

cook sliced shitake mushrooms in olive oil until soft and lightly browned; toss with spinach, walnut mixture;

add shallot mixture and more olive oil if needed; toss and season with salt and pepper to taste)

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Hollandaise Sauce

Steamed Asparagus

Green Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette

(your own recipe or store bought packet or jar)

Pasta with Red Sauce

Meatballs

Ceasar Salad (see recipe above)

Roast Chicken

Tangy Cauliflower

(combine 1/2 c mayo, 1 1/2 t dijon mustard, 1/2 c chopped onion, 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese;

toss with steamed cauliflower; bake at 350* until cheese melts)

Lemony Broccoli (drizzle fresh lemon juice and pats of butter on broccoli)

Gluten Free Pizza

Arugula Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Quiche

Avocado and Tomato Slices with Salt and Pepper or Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar or Glaze

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