Here's a vegetarian meal plan for the upcoming week, full of easy weeknight dinners, a weekend dinner that's perfect for a dinner party, and an appetizer for a crowd.
Planning Notes
Most of the dinners for this week's meal plan require very little prep - 15 minutes or less. And several can be made ahead, or at least partly ahead.
MEAL PLAN
MONDAY: 30-Minute Skillet Enchiladas
TUESDAY: White Bean Soup with Cauliflower
WEDNESDAY: Mac 'n Cheese Impossible Pie
THURSDAY: Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
FRIDAY: Instant Pot Tuscan Bean Soup
WEEKEND: Cauliflower Steaks over Warm Lentil Salad
WEEKEND GAME APPETIZER: Texas Trash Dip (Warm Bean Dip)
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M O N D A Y
30-MINUTE DISH ONE-PAN DISH VERY LITTLE PREP REQUIRED
30-Minute Skillet Enchiladas
These skillet enchiladas are ready in around 30 minutes and can be made with any kind of tortilla. But I made mine with tortillas that are only 2 grams of carbs that I order online. Information about them is in the post.
T U E S D A Y
EASILY MADE VEGAN HEARTY ENOUGH FOR DINNER
White Bean Soup with Cauliflower
This white bean cauliflower soup is loaded with cauliflower, leeks, and celery, and adds a little kick from jalapeño pepper. You won't need any fancy ingredients, and like most soups, you can make it ahead. Make a double batch to have soup for lunch at home or at your desk at work.
W E D N E S D A Y
EASY ONLY 15 MINUTES OF PREP
Mac 'n Cheese Impossible Pie
Impossible Pies were all the rage in the '70's. They're so easy, and this recipe allows you to make macaroni and cheese without cooking the pasta separately. Impossibly, so it seems, it forms its own crust while it bakes. This will be a family favorite. I promise.
T H U R S D A Y
EASY GLUTEN FREE
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Quinoa
This broccoli quinoa casserole is a healthier version of the Broccoli Cheddar Casserole I grew up with. It eliminates the cream soup and Ritz crackers. And for added protein for a vegetarian main dish, it includes quinoa.
If you're not a fan of quinoa, add silken tofu to the sauce instead.
F R I D A Y
GLUTEN-FREE NEEDS ONLY 15 MINUTES PREP
Instant Pot Tuscan Bean Soup
This Tuscan white bean soup can be made with any dried white bean, although I typically use flageolet beans. Flageolet beans are the caviar of white beans and are almost always my choice.
W E E K E N D
PARTLY MAKE AHEAD 30-MINUTE DINNER
Cauliflower Steaks over Warm Lentil Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This dinner answers the question of what to serve with cauliflower steaks. It can be entirely made ahead, except for the cauliflower steaks, making this a perfect weeknight dinner or for a dinner party. The super-easy dressing comes together in minutes and is very flexible on many vegetable dishes. And the warm lentil salad is also great on its own.
W E E K E N D A P P E T I Z E R
ONLY 10 MINUTES PREP CROWD PLEASER
Texas Trash Bean Dip
Football is happening this weekend! And this Texas Trash Bean Dip is a classic cheesy, warm bean dip of refried beans loaded up with sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning and topped with ooey-gooey cheese. Perfect for a day of football with family and friends.
🌱 January Meal Plans
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