Friday, April 4, 2025

Menu 4/7-4/11

 Monday: Vegan Shawarma

Tuesday: Lentil Soup with gluten-free sourdough bread

Wednesday: Mango Black Bean Taco

Thursday: Buddha Bowl

Friday: Dump Chikn and Dump Chicken for Bible study 
We used this recipe for the French dressing

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Menu March 17-21

 Monday: Irish White Bean and Cabbage Soup with Potato Pancakes

Tuesday: Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Bowl
We used rice instead of Orzo.

Wednesday: Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (15 oz) black beans, precooked
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro


Toppings: 

  • 1 avocado, mashed or diced
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free sour cream or plain coconut yogurt
  • Sliced jalapeños (optional, for heat)
  • Extra cilantro & lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt, then place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  2. To make the filling, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion & bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add black beans, corn, tomato, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  3. To assemble, slice each sweet potato open and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Fill with the black bean & corn mixture. Top with avocado, dairy-free sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, and extra cilantro.
  4. Serve warm with extra lime wedges for a fresh, zesty kick!

Thursday: Spring Pasta Salad

Friday: Black bean Tacos

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Menu 3/10-3/14

 Monday: Falafels and Harissa roasted veggies

Tuesday: Pasta Primavera

Wednesday: Chik'n Tortilla Black Bean Soup with Engine 2 Corn muffins
We used a mushroom based Abbott's vegan chicken

Thursday: Buddha Bowl

Friday: Bible Study dinner Chicken and Rice Soup
Last study night someone brought two rotisserie chickens and a veggie tray. The carcass and leftover veggies were boiled with the meat being picked off. The stock was frozen to be used for this soup, adding more veggies and rice