China Study Cookbook: Sample Meal Plan 1

I've just received a new cookbook: The China Study Quick and Easy Cookbook. Usually I preview cookbooks via the library (or Barnes & Noble) before ordering, but this one was brand new and oh so intriguing I didn't want to have to wait. I'm glad I didn't, because upon flipping through it was immediately apparent that the recipes were both appealing and accessible - no huge list of new or difficult to find ingredients, and prep times low enough to be workable for weeknights. I decided to go all in and start exploring the contents by using the sample weekly meal plans provided. Here's a recap of Sample Meal Plan 1.

MONDAY

Breakfast:
Apple Pie Granola
(included Two-Minute Date Puree)

I made a half-recipe, which combined with a little almond milk provided seven breakfasts for me. Absolutely delicious!





Lunch:
Tomato, Corn, Fresh Basil Soup
mixed green salad (with All-Purpose Vinaigrette)

This was a super-easy soup to put together, very fresh tasting and with a little kick! The homemade vinaigrette was light and tangy.




Dinner:
Southwest Burger
mixed green salad

First time I've ever cooked with bulgur - these burgers are sensational!

TUESDAY

Breakfast:

Apple Pie Granola

By the way, a half-recipe of the granola fit perfectly into the 1.5 quart-sized Oxo pop-up container - I love those things, I own a bunch!

Lunch:

Southwest Burger

mixed greens salad

The burger was just as good reheated in the microwave the next day.

Dinner:

Falafel Tacos

mixed greens salad

Definitely getting my fill of greens this week! The falafel tacos were good, but I need to do a little tweaking for my personal taste.

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast:

Apple Pie Granola

I can't tell you how much I began looking forward to breakfast - I am hooked on this granola!

Lunch (not pictured):

Tomato, Corn, Fresh Basil soup

mixed greens salad

Dinner:
Tostadas
mixed greens salad

THURSDAY

Breakfast:

Apple Pie Granola

Soooo gooooooood...

Lunch:

Southwest Burger

This was supposed to be a Basil Pesto Hummus wrap, but I didn't get around to prepping it the night before. So I didn't exactly complete the meal plan.

Dinner:

Penne with Fresh-Herbed Corn Salsa

mixed greens salad

The salsa was amazing - and a fantastic topping in combination with diced avocado for the pasta!

FRIDAY

No pics, sorry!

Apple Pie Granola

Penne with Fresh-Herbed Corn Salsa

Definitely two thumbs up for week one! We're going on vacation this coming week, so the second meal plan won't be coming until after that. Stay tuned!

And just to keep you updated on the half-marathon training, my farthest distance thus far is 7 miles!!!