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Week 14 Dinner Menu: A Delicious and Seasonal Approach to Fasting

Staff

Apr 3, 2023 — 2 min read

As we approach the final week of fasting before Easter, we've put together a special vegetarian meal plan filled with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our goal is to create a wholesome and satisfying menu that celebrates the spirit of this time of year while keeping your shopping list as concise as possible.

Monday: Grilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with a side salad
Tuesday: Mushroom and Leek Risotto served with crusty bread
Wednesday: Spring Vegetable Minestrone with homemade pesto and crusty bread
Thursday: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms served with a quinoa salad
Friday: Easter dinner TBA
Saturday: Easter dinner TBA
Sunday: Easter dinner TBA

Our wine recommendations for this week include a crisp white wine, such as a Grüner Veltliner, and a light-bodied red wine, such as a Pinot Noir. These versatile wines pair well with a variety of vegetarian dishes and will enhance your dining experience throughout the week.

Shopping List

Produce

1 bunch asparagus
1 bag baby spinach (150 g)
1 cucumber
1 head garlic
1 small ginger root
1 bunch green onions
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh basil
1 lemon
4 large portobello mushrooms
1 red onion
1 yellow onion
1 small onion
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 carton cherry tomatoes
2 medium tomatoes
2 large zucchinis

Dairy

Goat cheese (4 oz/100 g)
Feta cheese (1/2 cup/75 g)
Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup/50 g)

Pantry

Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Dijon mustard
Maple syrup
Vegetable broth (2 cups/500 ml)
Quinoa (1 cup/200 g)
Arborio rice (1 1/2 cups/300 g)
All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups/190 g)
Unsalted butter (1/2 cup/113 g)
Salt
Pepper

Bakery

1 package puff pastry
1 loaf crusty bread

Canned Goods

1 can cannellini beans (15 oz/425 g)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz/411 g)

Frozen

1 package mixed vegetables (16 oz/450 g) for minestrone (e.g. peas, green beans, carrots, and corn)

Optional

Pine nuts (2 tbsp)
Red pepper flakes

Embrace the spirit of the season with these delicious dishes, and enjoy a week of flavorful, satisfying meals leading up to Easter. Stay tuned for the individual recipe posts, which will provide detailed instructions for preparing each meal.

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