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Does it feel like Summer yet? My son just had his last day of 1st grade this week so we are officially on summer break!
If you have some fun Memorial Day plans this weekend, I'm sharing a few easy recipes that are perfect for a Summer party, along with a meal plan for your week ahead. Check it out below!
This Blueberry Crisp is the perfect Summer treat! It's made with almond flour, so the topping is gluten-free and Paleo friendly, and it takes just minutes to assemble. I love how the filling has no added sugar, so it's a not-too-sweet dessert.
Cooking Videos
If you enjoy watching me cook in my own kitchen check out my latest video, and follow along step-by-step.
Easiest Vegan Lasagna. Lasagna can be an intimidating dish to make, but this recipe is truly as easy as it gets! I'll walk you through the process, so you can see what each layer is supposed to look like. There's nothing to cook before you assemble the lasagna, so the prep work is a breeze!
P.S. If you subscribe to my YouTube channel, you'll be notified as soon as I post my next one. I always post at least 1 new video per week!
Here's What You Missed
If you haven't visited my website this week, here's what's new:
Best Strawberry Smoothie. This is the smoothie I make when I don't want any banana flavor. It tastes more like a strawberry milkshake, or those fancy Strawberry Creme drinks from Starbucks!
Romesco Sauce. This is possibly the best sauce I've ever made. It's ridiculously easy to make, and it makes me feel like I'm eating at a 5-star restaurant when I add it to my meals! Try it on veggie wraps (like in the meal plan below), tacos, pizza, grilled cheese, roasted veggies, and more.
Almond Flour Blueberry Crisp. This recipe got a makeover this year, since it was originally posted back in 2012. It's the perfect low-sugar dessert to bring to a party!
Memorial Day Recipes
Need some last-minute weekend ideas? Try these!
Salads & Sides
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Cowboy Caviar (makes a great dip or salad!)
Best Bean Dip
5-Minute Hummus
Zucchini Hummus (bean-free)
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ranch Dressing
Main Entrees
BBQ Jackfruit sandwiches
Best Veggie Burgers
Healthy Chicken Burgers
Black Bean Burgers (no food processor needed)
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Desserts
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Almond Flour Brownies
Brownie Batter Hummus
Chickpea Flour Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Tart (so impressive!)
Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Chocolate Pots de Creme (decadent!)
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Dinner Ideas for the Week
Need some dinner inspiration? Here are some delicious ideas to help!
*Get the Shopping List: You can also view this week's meal plan here, and create a shopping list for it with the press of a button. Any customization you make will save to the browser you're using, so be sure to use your phone if you want to take it with you to the grocery store, or use the convenient "print" button to save your work.
Sunday: Veggie Burgers and Crispy Baked Fries. The perfect combination for a holiday weekend! The veggie burgers can be made ahead of time, if you want to simply heat them up for a gathering later. (Or an easy lunch during the week.)
Monday: Greek Pasta Salad. A refreshing way to eat more veggies! I love using chickpea pasta in this recipe, which keeps it gluten-free and adds extra plant-based protein.
Tuesday: Veggie Wraps with Romesco Sauce. We eat this at least once a week, ever since I nailed-down the recipe for this sauce. My husband and I are both obsessed!
Wednesday: Curried Chicken Salad. I usually meal prep chicken once a week, and this is what I do with what we have on hand. I bet you could also use mashed chickpeas as a vegetarian swap! I love the creamy avocado-based dressing in this one.
Thursday: Ratatouille. This is my signature "easy" version of the classic dish. No need to break out the mandoline slicer or arrange the veggies in a perfect circle! I serve this over quinoa or pasta for a complete meal.
Friday: Jackfruit Pulled Pork. Shredded green jackfruit is tossed with a quick homemade BBQ sauce, for a delicious sandwich filling or salad topper. Try it with my Vegan Ranch Dressing, too!
Saturday: Day off from cooking! (Leftovers or take-out)
*If you try a recipe this week, please take a moment to leave a star-rating and review directly on my website. It's one of the most helpful things you can do! It let's me know which recipes you are enjoying, and it's the best place to ask questions if you have any.
(It also lets Google know that other people like my recipes, and Google is what allows me to keep providing free recipes for you! We want to keep Google happy.)
Note: If you have any questions for me, the best place for me to respond is directly in the comments on my website. My email system is having issues with replies lately, so if you emailed me and didn't hear back, that's why! I read comments on my website everyday, so be sure to ask again there if I missed you.
Until next time, I hope you have a great week!
xo
Megan
P.S. Want all of your meals + snacks planned for you? The 5-Day Spring Reset includes shopping lists and meal prep guides to tell you EXACTLY what to do every day, and includes seasonal recipes that are designed to eliminate food waste.
There's also a 5-Day Summer Reset, if you want more warm weather recipes to try!
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