Menu 5/18-5/24

 Monday: Dinner with friends

Tuesday:  We didn't get a chance to make this last week,
grill tofu souvlaki style served in a pita with tzatziki sauce
We used Fava Bean Tofu instead of beef                                                                                                       Hummus
Tzatziki Recipe: 8 oz oat yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled
1 small garlic clove, smas
1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar for the cucumbers
1 tbsp white wine vinegar for the yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
Salt and pepper  Directions: Grate the cucumber
Add salt and 1/2 tbsp vinegar
Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes
Squeeze out all the liquid
This step brings everything together
Add to yogurt
Mix in garlic, remaining vinegar, olive oil, dill
Season and chill
Serve cold. Drizzle with olive oil.
Add a sprig of thyme and an olive if you like. 

Wednesday: Stuffed cabbage leaves

Thursday: Burgers with roasted potatoes and garlic kale

Friday: Chik'n Tortilla soup for the Bible Study Potluck

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Abbott's Fajita Chicken
• 20 oz crushed tomatoes
• 32 oz chicken broth 
• 3 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, divided (reserve 1/4 of it for garnish)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  
  

• 1. Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.

  2. Add Fajita chicken corn, beans, chili powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.

  3. Add lime juice.

  4. Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Saturday: Loaded Nachos

Sunday: Spaghetti