Food Plan - Yes!

PIctured on the left, you'll see a disgusting testament to sodium, fats, and judge-y eyes from my parents.  While this delicious "protein style" In 'N' Out Burger #2 (whoa no pun intended there) totally satisfied at least two vegetable servings (iceberg lettuce and potatoes), it can only be enjoyed in moderation...sadly.  


So I bring you my on the cheap meal plan for next week.  Admittedly, with the elementary school kids on mid-winter break, I have a little bit more time on my hands (a little bit - I still have to pack and do a billion senior level projects).  Most of these meals are inspired by Stacy's blog.  You'll notice my plan is nearly entirely vegan, puts me at exactly 28 fruits and vegetables, and I'm expecting to pay about $25.  You'll also notice I have a lot of stuff "on hand", meaning, I have a fantastic selection of dried beans and grains, and frozen fruits/vegetables.  I suggest everyone work on building this up in their kitchen, you can buy things in bulk and go a little cray when they're on sale.  All of the prices are estimates based on what I think I'll pay for organic produce at the co-op (a seething example of Seattle's liberal stereotypes - I'll deny to my grave that I'm one of them).  I'll update this with what I actually paid after I go to the store on Tuesday.  

So here we go, I'm gonna go soak some beans now.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash - $2

Kale - $2

White beans - On hand

Onion - $0.5

Garlic - On hand

Canned Tomatoes - On hand

Grilled Veggie Tacos

Zucchini - $1

Yellow Squash - $1

Pinto beans - On hand

Sweet potato - $1

Peppers - On hand

Corn tortilla - On hand

Spaghetti

Lame, store brand spaghetti sauce that needs to be used before it goes bad - On hand

Black olives - $1

Mushrooms - $1

Rice noodles - On hand

Butternut Squash Mac ‘n’ “cheese”

Butternut squash - On hand

Rice noodles - On hand

Nutritional Yeast - On hand

Garlic - On hand

Kale - On hand

Curried Vegetables

Carrot - $0.5

Arugula - $2

Coconut Milk - $2

Cauliflower - $2

Chickpeas - On hand

Arugula Salad

Arugula - On hand

Roasted beets - $3

Lentils - $1

Rice - On hand

Homemade apple cider vinaigrette - On hand

Snacks

Apple - $2

Orange - $1

Carrots - $1

Homemade french fries - On hand

Dried cranberries - $2

Roasted cauliflower - On hand

Sunflower seed butter on corn tortilla - On hand

Breakfasts

Oatmeal with fruit

Oatmeal - On hand

Blueberries - On hand

Blackberry gem - On hand

Roasted apple - On hand

Egg and cheese on corn tortilla

All ingredients on hand

Drinks

Lemonade

Sugar - $3

Lemons - On hand

Mango and raspberry smoothie

Mangos - On hand

Raspberries - On hand

Yogurt - On hand

Water - On hand, drink copiously