Sunday, October 12, 2008

Menu plan just for one week

My Mom is getting ready to visit so I'm only planning up to Sunday.

MONDAY

Southwest Pasta Salad

Ingredients
1 - 8oz box of Wheat Pasta - Eden Foods small vegetable shells, organic (or equivalent - Image shows it made with multigrain penne)
1 - 15 oz can Publix GreenWise Organic Whole Kernel Corn (or equivalent)
1 - 15 oz can of Publix GreenWise Organic Black Beans (or equivalent)
1 cup Salsa (organic)
I cup shredded, low fat cheddar cheese
1 cup diced organic green pepper (bell pepper)
Optional: add garlic powder, black pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste (in any combination) Nutritional Info
Fat: 3.3g
Carbohydrates: 45.6g
Calories:267.8
Protein: 14.2g
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and put into large bowl.Drain and reserve the liquids from the canned corn and black beans.Combine all ingredients with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and mix well. Add small amounts of the reserved canned liquids if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Serve cool or at room temperature. Serves 8 as main course, or up to 16 as side dish.Number of Servings: 8

TUESDAY
Use up leftovers in freezer or in fridge

WEDNESDAY
Beef hamburger helper. (Use up that horrible stuff!)

THURSDAY
Use up more leftovers

FRIDAY
Mediterranean Chicken with Roesmary Orzo

Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin,
2 cloves Garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) Campbell's low sodium chicken broth.
5 (1/2) cup Water
1 tsp (or more to taste) dried Rosemary (or 1 Tbsp fresh)
1 tsp (or more to taste) Italian Seasoning.
5 tsp Salt
1.5 cup (2 med) Zucchini, sliced and quartered
3 Plum Tomatoes or 1.5 cups Red Ripe Tomatoes
1 medium Bell Pepper (any color)
8 oz (1 1/3 cups) Orzo, Barilla, uncooked

Nutritional Info
Fat: 2.8g
Carbohydrates: 50.0g
Calories:363.6
Protein: 35.5g
Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until brown.Stir in garlic, pasta and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. (I usually taste it about now to make sure there is enough spice for me.)Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GENIETEST.

SATURDAY
Hamburger/cheeseburger with fries and grilled zuchinni

SUNDAY

Honey Bourbon Pork Tenderloin
This tenderloin is marinated and slow roasted over low heat. Make sure to boil the marinade and also thicken it with flour to make a delicious gravy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 12-ounce pork tenderloins
1 cup water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:Combine onion, lemon juice, bourbon, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Mix well. Place tenderloins in a resealable bag and pour marinade over. Seal and turn to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Remove tenderloins from marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan. Season pork with salt and pepper and grill over a low fire for about 30 minutes or until done. Meanwhile add water and flour to marinade and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. When the tenderloin is done remove from grill and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Serve with sauce poured over top.

Serve with asparagus & wild rice.

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