Feedfeed 2019 Weekly Meal Planner: January 6

Fresh Meals for the New Year!

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Now that everyone is back to reality, it's time to get back on track with home-cooked meals!  While we have dozens of Dinner Salads, Healthy Soups and Clean Eating options on our site, we opted to keep this menu fairly comfort food heavy (it's chilly out there!) but we did include a nutrient rich smoothie (see above) which is just what we are craving after a long (and indulgent) holiday season.

THE MENU
Sunday
Kale and Tomato Spaghetti with Capers and Garlic
Monday Brown Rice Jambalaya with Black Eyed Peas
Tuesday Southwestern Style Naan Pizza
Wednesday Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup
Thursday Swedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy
Friday Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Skillet
Weekend Bonus Mango and Berry Smoothie 

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

2 heads garlic
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch collard greens
3 small onions
2 red bell peppers
1 bunch celery
2 jalapeños
5 ounces baby spinach
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch scallions
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch kale
1 fresh red chili
4 medium fresh tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 red onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh dill
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 lemon
1 cucumber
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed frozen berries
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mango
1 bunch fresh mint
1 head green cabbage
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
3 quarts vegetable stock
2 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can chopped or diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree 
1 pound long grain rice
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 (1.5 ounce) jar oil packed anchovies
1 (2.25 ounce) capers
1 pound spaghetti
4 pieces naan bread
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) pack cotija cheese
1 small jar salsa of choice
3 quarts beef broth
1 pound white rice
1 pint sour cream
1 dozen eggs
1 pint heavy cream
1 quart drinking coconut milk
2 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground beef
 

 

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

Olive oil
Butter
Flour
Dried oregano
Smoked paprika
Red pepper flakes
Paprika
Cumin
Cayenne
Bay leaves
Nutmeg
Allspice
Brown sugar
Worcestershire sauce 
Panko
 

OPTIONAL
Focaccia
Mashed potatoes or egg noodles, for serving
Lingonberry jam

 
THE RECIPES
Kale and Tomato Spaghetti with Capers and Garlic by @smaksminner

This dish includes a recipe for homemade focaccia which is totally optional (store-bought will do the trick!); but for all of you overachievers out there, GO FOR IT!

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Brown Rice Jambalaya with Black Eyed Peas by @phoebelapine

Did you know eating black eyed peas is thought to bring good luck in the New Year? So go ahead and have two servings of this easy vegetarian dinner!

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Feedfeed Tip Be sure to soak the dried black beans overnight before attempting this recipe.  If you are short on time, feel free to substitute with canned black eyed peas. 
 
 
 
Southwestern Style Naan Pizza by @erikas_in_the_kitchen_

Weeknight Dinner MVP? NAAN! This store-bought (or homemade!) staple makes pizza night quick & easy to pull off on a Tuesday.

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Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup by @platingsandpairings

All the flavors of cabbage rolls without any of the fuss of rolling and blanching.

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Feedfeed Tip If you do not have an electric pressure cooker, you can make this in a dutch oven on the stove top instead. Sauté the aromatics and meat as directed in the recipe, then add the remaining ingredients and cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until cabbage and rice are tender. 
 
Swedish Meatballs with Cream Gravy by @themodernproper

Serve this comfort food classic over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. Extra bonus points for lingonberry jam!

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Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Skillet by @spoonfulflavor

If you are craving something slightly lighter, skip the heavy cream and double up on the baby spinach. 

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Weekend Bonus
Mango and Berry Smoothie by @sarahbellnutrition

Fuel up for the weekend with this refreshing smoothie packed with berries, mango and cucumber!

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