Menu Planning 6/2 & "Alfredo" Recipe
Early morning as we head off to run another half marathon in what looks like perfect weather, hoping it says that way and as you read this I am enjoying a perfect run or a relaxing day of recovery.
After a week on lacking in the menu planning department I realized quickly we needed to get back to it! The week ahead is less busy but only ends with a crazy weekend. I want to limit weeknight cooking since we have 3 nights with planned activity, welcome to summer! So here’s what we have planned for the week so far…
“Alfredo”
Sauce with Broccoli adapted from Recipe
What is on your menu for the week?
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After a week on lacking in the menu planning department I realized quickly we needed to get back to it! The week ahead is less busy but only ends with a crazy weekend. I want to limit weeknight cooking since we have 3 nights with planned activity, welcome to summer! So here’s what we have planned for the week so far…
- Tofu/Veggie Fajitas (leftovers make for great salad topping)
- Polenta Lasagna
- Panang Curry with Tofu and Sweet Potatoes
- Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
- Pre-run Almond Butter Toast and Fruit
The new recipe I tried last week was a hit, O loved it and Matt asked to make it a regular meal! Success, I love finding more ways to add in veggies and take out things like dairy that I can't eat...
“Alfredo”
Sauce with Broccoli adapted from Recipe
8
large cloves garlic, minced
1
head cauliflower chopped
5-6
cups water
1/2
Tablespoon olive oil
1
teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1
teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
½
cup rice milk
½
teaspoon oregano
1
head broccoli
½
tsp chili flakes
Saute
2 cloves minced garlic with broccoli in nonstick skillet over low heat. Cook for
several minutes or until the broccoli is soft, add chili flakes. Remove from
heat and set aside.
Bring
the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower and cook, uncovered for
7-10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Do not drain.
Transfer
the cauliflower pieces to the food processor. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid,
garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and milk. Puree for several minutes
until the sauce is very smooth, adding more water or milk depending on how
thick you want the sauce.
Toss
with broccoli and noodles.
What is on your menu for the week?
Don’t forget my Spartan RaceEntry and Race-Kred Giveaways still open!
That healthy Alfredo sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI really was, hubby was impressed too!
DeleteI hear you on needing to get back to meal planning! Things have been busy and summer isn't going to change that.
ReplyDeleteGotta try the "Alfredo" sauce. Looks great!
Good luck on your half!
Thanks :)
DeleteI know summer gets the best of me in the cooking department!
That Alfredo looks super yummy! I need to meal plan too. Makes life so much easier! Hope the half went great!!!
ReplyDeleteIt really does make things much easier to plan ahead, and I seem to eat healthier too!
DeleteThanks for sharing! I'm currently training for my first half marathon! Can't wait to try the Alfredo.
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Welcome and good luck with the half marathon training :)
DeleteYou just made my day! I love that everyone will be able to eat this sauce. Putting cauliflower on my list right now!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is the perfect sauce and everyone loved it!
DeleteThat Alfredo looks good!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - I slacked off on planning (the last few weeks actually) so this week I'm back to making a plan!!
I go through phases of not wanting to plan but find it so much easier to get back to it. Good luck with the planning.
DeleteMmm, that looks good. Runner's world had a similar cauliflower mac and cheese a year ago or so that we tried and LOVED. I keep forgetting to put it back on the menu! Hope the half went well!!
ReplyDeleteI've done a cauliflower mac n cheese too, love it. Cauliflower is perfect in just about anything :)
DeleteI love this! I'm not a huge alfredo fan because it's so heavy, but I would love to try this!!
ReplyDeleteSame here, I can't stomach all the cream/dairy of alfredo but hubby misses it so this was perfect :)
DeleteThe healthy alfredo sounds fantastic! I don't like the richness of "real" alfredo either.
ReplyDeleteMe either alfredo is way too rich, this was perfect :)
DeleteThanks for sharing your recipe! Yum! Veg burger and sweet potatoes fries are my go to quick dinner ... we usually end up having it on Friday nights :) Hope your half went well today!
ReplyDeleteYep, that's our go to meal too, super easy and my favorite :)
DeleteI just spent the weekend at Red Mountain spa and they had a light alfredo like this one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope your race went well!
Sound like a great weekend :)
DeleteAlfredo sauce is usually heavy, but this one looks like and delish! Thanks for sharing!!! Happy Sunday! xo
ReplyDeleteIt is nice a light and healthy! :)
DeleteI love fajita leftovers for salad toppings! Actually, I have learned that there aren't many leftovers that can't be added to a bed of greens.
ReplyDeleteVery true! I have done some "strange" salad toppings wiht leftovers :)
DeleteOoooh! Thanks for sharing that alfredo sauce! I've pinned to try it later! I've slacked in meal planning in the past and have found that I hate the food choices I'd made when I did.
ReplyDeleteSame here, I tend to grab easy often less healthy options when I don't plan!
DeleteAnytime my husband asks for something to become a regular meal, I know I've really knocked it out of the park. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, if hubby is on board then I know it is a winner :)
DeleteYour alfredo recipe sounds awesome!! I have to try that! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
ReplyDeleteCindy from vegetarianmamma.com
I seriously can't remember the last time I had alfredo sauce! Love how you added broccoli :) Tx for linking up to #RECIPEFRIDAY!
ReplyDeleteI've pinned this recipe to try - looks awesome! I've done an alfredo version with avocado but I think the cauliflower is a great idea!
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