I also received an email from someone asking why we don't eat a lot of pasta, bread, or rice. Answer: We get most of our carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables. We eat quinoa, which is a grain. It's high in protein, and is a great substitute for rice in soups and stews.
Monday:
- B:Mr. Pillsbury breakfast sandwish (there was a rebate available!). Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Chili (my chili has beans, beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and quinoa)
Tuesday:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Taco Salad (lettuce, carrots, onions, tomatoes, kidney beans, ground lean beef, cheese, salsa, flax seed tortilla chips)
Weds:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Chicken and whole wheat stuffing casserole and broccoli (my stuffing has dried cranberries, onions, celery, carrots and apples in it)
Thursday:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Roasted vegetable soup with gluten free noodles, green salad
Friday:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Chicken stirfry (with carrots, celery, onions, and peppers) served with quinoa
Saturday:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Leftovers (which usually involves a green salad and steamed veggies or cut up fruit.
Sunday:
- B:Mr. Steel Cuts Oats and coffee with creamer. Mrs. Slim Fast Shake and coffee with creamer
- L: Me, Slim Fast Shake, DH leftovers
- D: Eat out (I'm hoping for Souplantation!)
All of Mr. CouponDiva’s lunches include a piece of fruit, cut up veggies, bottle of water, granola bar and dessert.
I am making chili in the crock pot today- I am making a double batch and when it's done, I'll package up half of it for dinner next week. I also cooked the ground beef for the taco salad.
What's on your menu for the week?
