You won't see a lot of fruit on this menu because my kids eat fruit for breakfast, lunch and snack. Also, I don't schedule fruit. We have fresh fruit around all the time. Most of my kids won't eat fruit from a can although the girls do love applesauce. You also won't see any red meat. We cut that out of our diet back when Husband had some cholesterol issues. We don't serve dessert on a regular basis but have been known to make fruit and yogurt smoothies or fruit and yogurt parfaits as a dinner substitute for the grown-ups (it's good for Husband's IBS). I also don't plan things like muffins and quick breads. They just happen and can be served as a side dish whenever.
I would like to come up with a similar menu for lunch or maybe just a list of ideas to turn to when we get into that sandwich/chip/fruit rut.
Menu Rotation ~ Week One
Monday:
Garlic Chicken
Steamed Green Beans and Corn
Bread and Butter
Tuesday:
Rachel Ray's Harvest Turkey Burgers
Fries (cottage or frozen)
Zucchini and Lentil Pilaf ~I use brown rice and minced onion if I don't have fresh onions. The sesame oil can be substituted with olive oil and I like garlic salt instead of regular salt.
Wednesday:
Chicken Pizza (use leftover Garlic Chicken)
Salad or crunchy veggies
Thursday:
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Steamed Broccoli/Cauliflower
Sweet Potato Puff
Friday:
Pasta w/ Garlic Bread or
Leftover Veggie Plate with Baked Potatoes
Salad
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Try something new
Menu Rotation ~ Week Two
Monday:
Shredded Chicken Soft Tacos
Salad
Beans and Rice
Tuesday:
Turkey Chili with beans (Frito Pies)
Crunchy Veggies
Wednesday:
Stir Fry Chicken (or Jicama Chicken)
Brown Rice
Thursday:
Pork Chops (Braised or Baked)
Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes or
Sweet Potato Puff
Friday:
Salmon Patties
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday:
Pot Roast (Lamb or Pork) or Turkey Breast
Carrots and Potatoes
Sauteed Mushrooms

Wow, that's impressive. Your menu sounds nutritious and varied. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI'm printing it up! It sounds awesome. I'd love the recipe for the zucchini lentil pilaf!
ReplyDeleteI updated to include a link to the pilaf recipe!
ReplyDeleteYum! We are very simple eaters here too, and these meals look great! Thamks for sharing your menu plan.
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