One-week vegetarian meal plan
Day 5
BREAKFAST:
- Banana Smoothie: Blend 1 small frozen banana (sliced), 1 cup milk, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup raw cashews
MORNING SNACK:
- ⅔ cup freeze-dried peas
- 6 oz low-sodium tomato juice
LUNCH:
- ¾ cup cottage cheese; mix with ½ cup chopped mushrooms, 1 cup baby spinach, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed and 1½ tbsp nutritional yeast seasoning
- 5 whole-wheat crackers
- 2 tangerines
AFTERNOON SNACK:
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp raisins
DINNER:
- Refried Bean Taco: Warm 8-inch whole-grain tortilla; fill with ⅔ cup vegetarian refried beans (warmed), 1½ cups butter lettuce, ½ cup chopped tomato and 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese. Top with 2 tbsp salsa.
- 1 cup plain yogurt; mix with 1 cup frozen strawberries (thawed)