Similar to my Weekend Wrap, I just didn’t complete/publish many posts last week…nothing we can do about that now! So this weeks Meal Prep post will also be a similar 2-fer as the Weekend Wrap to come : )

Both weekends, I contributed to a Bountiful Basket and received some very different items each week! I am still on the “carb cycling” meal planning…but mostly just eating 1 serving of protein, 2 servings of vegetables, and 1 serving of carbs with every meal (or as many as I can). The real “carb cycle” is to alternate High Carb and Low Carb days (or 2 high, 1 low for “athletic cycling”), but with my marathon in a couple weeks, I am just sticking to the High Carb days for now… I’ll think to alternate starting after the race : )

Last Weekend’s Basket

• 6 guava (I wasn’t sure how to use or eat these until I searched Pinterest…interesting little fruit – avoid the seeds!)
• 1 bunch of spinach
• a small bag of potatoes
• 2 green onions
• 2 bunches of lettuce
• 1 head of cabbage
• 2 portabella mushrooms
• 4 small bell peppers
• 5 oranges
• 4 med/large tomatoes
• 2 bags of Washington apples (little apples)
• 1 small watermelon

Meals created with last week’s basket

• salads for days
• roasted potatoes (…and sweet potatoes)
• fresh fruit for snacks
• tried guava for the first time!

This Weekend’s Basket

• 9 oranges
• 1 head of butter lettuce
• 6 beets (I traded an eggplant for the second 3 beets – I have not ever cooked an eggplant and I really enjoyed the beets last time!)
• 7 bananas (…that I am not sure will ever be ripe…)
• 1 head of kale
• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1 head of cabbage
• 4 cucumbers
• 2 broccoli florets
• 5 avocados
• 4 mangoes

Meals to prep with this week’s basket

• salads (with leftover lettuces from last week and this week’s basket, we still have greens to last a few days!)
• roasted beets for hot pink smoothies
• beet greens chips (something new to try!)
• 1 pan cabbage “stir fry” – or something…
• fresh veggies for days!
• fresh fruit for days!
• fresh orange juice (because we now have 10+ oranges on the counter and they will not get eaten fast enough…)
• roasted cauliflower or cauliflower “fried rice”

Meal Prep

Roasted Beets

Cabbage “stir fry” | head of cabbage + EVOO + frozen veggies

1 head of cabbage – sliced thinly
EVOO
green onions – the green parts
1/2 bag of frozen mixed vegetables

Slice the cabbage thinly – add to hot EVOO in large frying pan. Saute the cabbage over medium heat until it has softened, add the green onions. Once the cabbage is soft, add the frozen vegetables and cook until the vegetables are heated through.

**I didn’t take too many notes or pictures during this process because I was unsure if it would even turn out! Well, it wasn’t too bad and the little man ate it right up! I am not a big fan of cabbage, but with 2 heads in the fridge at this time, an experiment was a fun change of pace. The sliced thin cabbage was similar to noodles and didn’t have the “cabbage taste” that I dislike : )

Beet Greens Chips | beet greens + EVOO + salt n’spice

beet greens – cleaned and dried with a paper towel
EVOO
salt n’spice (or whatever spices you choose to use)

Cut the leaves close to the stem and wash/dry them. Spray both sides of the leaves with EVOO and top with a little salt. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, turn and bake for an additional 10 minutes – or until they are crisp. Enjoy!

**I personally thought they were WAY salty…and I didn’t think I put all that much on them. I make a little snack with cottage cheese and layers of beet greens chips – just enough crunch and salty taste, yum! : )

Apple Chips | apples

apples – sliced thinly
fruit fresh + water (a dip so they do not brown quickly)

Slice your apples and dip them into the fruit fresh bath. Place in dehydrator. Dehydrate until they are at your desired dryness – or approximately 6-8 hours at 325 degrees.

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Meal Plans for This Week

[breakfast]

protein smoothie + banana + spinach

egg whites + vegetables + fruit or bread

[lunch]

egg whites + cucumber + orange

cabbage “stir fry” + pork loin + apple

turkey sandwich + cheese + salad greens + dressing

leftovers

[dinner]

pork loin + green beans + roasted potatoes

roasted potatoes + roasted broccoli + roasted cauliflower (roasted dinner)

cauliflower “fried rice” + whole wheat tortilla + chicken

leftovers

[snacks]

egg whites + cucumber + fruit

plain Greek yogurt + apple + celery

cottage cheese + beet green chips + cucumber + fruit

What are you eating this week? Did you meal prep? Get some new ideas and check out other’s meal plans for the week (or past week) with Laura’s Meal Prep link up!