2 Week Menu
We hope you enjoy the 2 Week Menu Nora put together and shared earlier. Print out our Shopping List and let us help you save time and money with dinner! Here are tips for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the first week.
Simply print from there and head to your local grocery store!
Monday
Grilled Chicken Thinly Sliced over Confetti Rice and Brussel Sprouts
Thin Sliced Chicken Breast over confetti rice and lemon pepper Brussel sprouts
Cook two large seasoned chicken breasts – grill, bake or sauté, after cooking, cut each breast in thin slices and divide into four portions, place over a bed of confetti rice
Confetti Rice – cook rice (I usually cook 2 to 4 cups depending on if I want leftovers- reserve 1 cup rice for tomorrow’s meal), add ½ cup mixed vegetables (cooked) into the rice with all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
Option: Have the mixed vegetables as another side and increase serving to 1/2 cup per person.
Brussel Sprouts – wash fresh sprouts, trim stem and cut in half lengthwise, place in gallon bag, add to bag, olive oil, salt and lemon pepper seasoning. Close bag and massage the oil and seasoning into the Brussel Sprouts. You can let this sit for a while or place on baking sheet immediately. Bake at 375 F for 25 to 30 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Tuesday
Ground Turkey/Beef Stuffed Bell Pepper with Buttered Corn
Use Stuffed Pepper recipe and one package Frozen Sweet Corn with Butter.
Wednesday
Pork Loin Chops with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Green Peas
Take one quarter of the pork loin and cut into four equal portions. This is to ensure that all the chops cook at the same rate and everything is done at the same time. If you have one large chop and 3 smaller ones the smaller ones will dry out before the larger one reaches the required minimum internal temperature of 140° F. Sauté or grill chops with desired seasoning.
Peel and dice potatoes. Boil until tender. Drain water and mash potatoes with butter, salt and pepper. Fold in ½ to ¾ cup shredded cheese to taste.
Canned Peas can be heated in a pan or in the microwave. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare for the next few days:
Get Chicken, Ground Turkey/Beef, and Pork out of the freezer to thaw. Place in refrigerator to get ready to use. If you are using vegetable protein/vegetarian imitation meat, leave in the freezer as you will use that frozen.
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