Feedfeed 2018 Weekly VEGAN Meal Planner: December 16

The holidays are almost here, but we still need to get dinner on the table!

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The holidays are almost here, but we still need to get dinner on the table! This week's menu includes everything from cozy, cheesy pasta dishes to creamy soups to easy curries. Don't skip on this weekend's nutty, chocolatey treat!

THE MENU
Sunday C auliflower and Yellow Lentil Curry
Monday "Cheesy" Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Tuesday Wild Rice Soup
Wednesday Spinach, Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry
Thursday Butternut Squash Mac and 'Cheese '
Friday Local Winter Squash Soup
Weekend Bonus C hocolate Nut Butter Oatmeal

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

4 yellow onions
1 head garlic
1 large knob fresh ginger
1 small jar red curry paste
4 (32-oz.) pkgs low sodium vegetable broth
16 ounces yellow lentils
1 head cauliflower
2 limes
2 cups frozen peas
4 cups white rice
1 lb. large pasta shells
1 lb. pasta of choice
1 half gallon unsweetened almond milk
3 large butternut squashes
1 cup cashews
1 (8-oz.) jar tomato sauce
1 large bag of spinach
1 lb. carrots
1 lb. celery
2 (15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 bunch kale
1 small sweet potato
1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas
1 (14-oz.) can full fat coconut milk
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup unsalted pecans
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon date syrup
½ cup chopped dark chocolate

PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

EVOO
Sugar
Old fashioned oats
Coconut oil
Ground turmeric
Curry powder
Nutritional yeast
Cayenne powder
Garam masala
Black pepper
Paprika
Chili flakes
Nutmeg
Garlic powder
Turmeric
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
Coconut sugar
Tahini
Cinnamon
Five spice powder
Ground ginger
Cocoa powder
Date syrup

Optional
Pine nuts

THE RECIPES

C auliflower and Yellow Lentil Curry by @cookingforpeanuts

This curry is turning up the heat! Serve with white rice and your favorite roasted veggies. Save some for lunch tomorrow--curry always tastes better the next day!

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Feedfeed Tip Don't have yellow lentils? Feel free to substitute with green, black or brown, if you prefer.

"Cheesy" Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells by @lindseyeatsla

This comforting dinner is the ultimate winter pasta dish. Butternut squash provides a warm, sweet flavor, making these stuffed shells irresistible.

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Wild Rice Soup by @wellandfull

Big, bad, and brothy! This cozy rice soup is an effortless, light dinner that comes together in under an hour. Toss in some legumes or sautéed tofu for an added boost of protein.

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Spinach, Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry by @hannah_chia

Have you ever tried adding a hearty helping of roasted pumpkin to your favorite curry? If you haven't, you'll definitely want to give it a whirl. This dinner is surefire winner.

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Butternut Squash Mac and 'Cheese' by @bitesbymi

Have some leftover roasted butternut squash? Toss it in this irresistibly creamy and "cheesy" pasta dinner.

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Local Winter Squash Soup by @feedtheswimmers

Wrap up the week with a delightfully creamy squash soup. Adding apples to the concoction provides a seasonal, subtly sweet flavor.

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Feedfeed Tip If you don't already own an immersion blender, consider buying one if you enjoy making creamy soups!

C hocolate Nut Butter Oatmeal by @yummyyatra

Anyone craving some chocolate? This indulgent bowl of oats is the perfect treat to wake up to over the weekend.

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Feedfeed Tip If you don't have date syrup, feel free to substitute maple syrup.

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