Feedfeed 2019 Weekly Meal Plan: March 3

You are not dreaming. This week's menu is that good!

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Photo by @what_she_ate

Bolognese in a fraction of the time? Cozy chickpea masala? Breakfast nachos? No you are not dreaming. This week's menu is that good!

THE MENU
Sunday Weeknight Beef and Sausage Bolognese

Monday Chickpea Masala  
Tuesday Creamy Lentil and Coconut Curry Soup
Wednesday Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Thursday Shakshuka 
Friday Avocado and Vegetable Tartine
Weekend Bonus Breakfast Nachos

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

4 onions
1 red onion
2 red bell peppers
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch celery
2 pounds carrots
1 head garlic
1 large hunk fresh ginger
2 jalapeños
2 medium tomatoes
1 lemon
4 limes
1 shallot
1 (5 ounce) pack green leaf lettuce
4 avocados
1 bunch radishes
1 (10 ounce) bag whole kernel corn (or fresh, if available)
1 jar oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 can or tube tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine (or replace with water or chicken stock)
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas
1 (14 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
1 pound pappardelle pasta
1 bag dry quinoa
1 bag dry red lentils
1 cup roasted cashews
1 bag tortilla chips
Parmesan cheese
8 ounces crumbled feta
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 pint heavy cream 
1 dozen eggs
4 ounces pancetta
1 pound ground beef
1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1 pound ground turkey
 

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

Olive oil
Canola oil
Coconut oil
Salt
Pepper
Crushed red pepper
Smoked paprika
Bay leaves
Chili powder
Cumin
Ground coriander
Ground turmeric
Garam masala
Fish sauce
Honey
Bread of choice
Mayonnaise
Maple syrup
Apple cider vinegar
Red wine vinegar


OPTIONAL
Sambal oelek
Bread (for serving with shakshuka)

 
 
THE RECIPES
Weeknight Beef and Sausage Bolognese by @mollyjean4

The secret to this time-saving sauce? It cooks in an electric pressure cooker! 

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Feedfeed Tip If you do not have an electric pressure cooker, you can cook this same recipe on the stove top. Just simmer over low heat for about 3 hours before serving.

 
Chickpea Masala by @sana_dietitian

Hearty, wallet-friendly, vegan and gluten free. This recipe has it all. Plus, did we mention how easy and flavorful it is?!

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Creamy Lentil and Coconut Curry Soup by @vegamelon

Comfort food season is almost over!  Make this cozy curry soup part of your rotation as you wait for Spring.

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Turkey Lettuce Wraps by @athletefood

If you have ten minutes, you can get these delicious lettuce wraps on the table!

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Feedfeed Tip To make this even more filling, you could also add in a cup of cooked brown rice and double up on the sauce. 

 
 
Shakshuka by @girlwiththeironcast

We'd never say no to eggs for dinner, especially when they come in the form of sweet & spicy shakshuka!

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Feedfeed Tip Don't be afraid to make a double batch of this shakshuka base and freeze the leftovers to use on an evening when you need dinner ASAP!
Avocado and Vegetable Tartine by @foodyfirst

Keeps things light and easy to wrap up the week with this colorful, veggie-forward, open-faced sandwich! 

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Weekend Bonus
Breakfast Nachos by @lalalunchbox

Any excuse for more nachos!

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Feedfeed Tip Let the red onion used in the Black Bean and Corn Salsa mellow in the vinegar and lime juice for a few minutes to tame the raw flavor and bite.