Vegetarian 7 Day Sample Meal Plan
Products
1/2 cup whole rolled oats + 1 cup unsweetened pea or soymilk
1 TBSP ground flaxseed
1 TBSP chopped walnuts
Cinnamon to taste
Classic Oatmeal
42
16
14
8
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
¾ cup frozen mixed berries
Breakfast
341
calories
1 medium apple + 1 tbsp raw almond butter
Optional Snack
28
7
16
9
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
260
calories
Products
3 cups leafy greens
¼ cup brown rice
2-3 tbsp pico de gallo (or sub cherry tomatoes)
2-3 slices avocado
Southwest Salad
43
14
19
16
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
½ cup black beans
Lunch
407
calories
1 tbsp chipotle tahini dressing
¼ cup corn kernels
Products
1/2 cup tahini
7 oz can chipotles in adobo sauce, add according to taste
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
Pinch of salt and pepper
Chipotle Tahini Dressing
2
4
9
1
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
104
calories
Water as needed to thin
Juice of 1/2 lime or more to taste
Directions
Add tahini, vinegar, lime juice, chipotle pepper/sauce, garlic, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until combined, adding water until desired consistency is reached (you want it to pour easily). Add more peppers or sauce if you want more spice.
1.
Transfer to a container and store in the fridge for 5-7 days. Serving size is 1 tablespoon.
2.
The sauce will thicken in the fridge. You can heat it or add some water to thin it again.
3.
Recipe adapted from This Savory Vegan
1/3 cup hummus + 1 cup sugar snap peas
Optional Snack
17
7
13
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
221
calories
Products
¼ serving of vegetable Thai red curry
½ cup brown rice
46
14
24
6
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Dinner
461
calories
Products
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 tablespoons red curry paste
8 oz full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
One-Pot Vegetable Thai Red Curry
21
12
23
4
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
337
calories
2 tablespoons tamari (or reduced sodium soy sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large pot, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt and cook for 3 minutes, until translucent. Next add the garlic, ginger and carrot. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
1.
Add the curry paste, coconut milk and water then bring to a boil. Stir in the tofu, broccoli and cauliflower. Reduce to a simmer then cover and cook for about 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
2.
Stir in the tamari, coconut sugar, and lime juice. Serve over warm rice with fresh basil. Makes 4 servings
3.
Recipe adapted from Making Thyme for Health
1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar (or sub brown sugar)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fresh basil for serving
1 1/4 cup water
1 package medium-firm tofu, cubed
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2-inches fresh ginger, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 large carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
Products
1/2 cup overnight chocolate PB chia seed pudding
½ cup brown rice
20
11
15
11
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Breakfast
245
calories
1 oz chopped walnuts
Products
1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla soy milk
Overnight Chocolate PB Chia Seed Pudding
16
9
10
10
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
190
calories
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
To a small mixing bowl add cacao powder (sift first to reduce clumps), maple syrup, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add a little soy milk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
1.
Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours (until it's achieved a pudding-like consistency).
2.
Top with ½ cup blueberries (or other fruit of choice) and 1 oz chopped walnuts.
3.
Recipe adapted from Making Thyme for Health
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp natural smooth peanut butter
Makes about 4 servings. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days.
4.
Optional Snack
27
8
6
5
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
193
calories
Products
1 piece of sprouted grain bread
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla soy milk
2 cups Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup
48
14
8
16
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
320
calories
Lunch
Optional Snack
17
4
8
3
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
158
calories
Products
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
½ banana
Products
1 small baked sweet potato
1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped
Top with salsa and chives
2 tbsp chipotle tahini dressing
Stuffed Sweet Potato
56
17
15
17
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
½ cup black beans
Dinner
399
calories
Products
1 serving Southwest Tofu Scramble
1 piece sprouted whole grain bread, toasted
29
19
13
9
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Breakfast
301
calories
¼ avocado
Scramble
8 ounces extra-firm tofu (vacuumed sealed requires less draining/pressing)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups kale, loosely chopped
Southwest Tofu Scramble Recipe
13
12
19
3
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
252
calories
1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Drain and pat tofu dry and roll in a clean, absorbent towel. Place something heavy on top, such as a cast-iron skillet, for 15 minutes.
1.
While tofu is draining, prepare sauce by adding dry spices to a small bowl and adding enough water to make a pourable sauce. Set aside.
2.
Prep veggies and warm a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and the onion and red bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook until softened - about 5 minutes.
3.
Original recipe from Minimalist Baker
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
Add kale, season with a bit more salt and pepper, and cover to steam for 2 minutes.
4.
Seasining
Water (to thin)
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
In the meantime, unwrap tofu and use your hands or a fork to crumble into bite-sized pieces.
5.
Use a spatula to move the veggies to one side of the pan and add tofu. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add sauce, pouring it mostly over the tofu and a little over the veggies. Stir immediately, evenly distributing the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tofu is slightly browned.
6.
Makes 2 servings. Add more flavor with salsa, hot sauce, and/or fresh cilantro. You can also make a double batch and freeze for up to 1 month and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave
7.
Optional Snack
17
7
13
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
221
calories
Products
1 cup sugar snap peas
1/3 cup hummus
Products
3 cups leafy greens
½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup diced tomato or bell pepper
¼ cup kalamata olives
Greek Salad
44
16
15
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
¼ cup chopped English cucumber
Lunch
362
calories
2 tbsp garlic dill sauce
Products
1/3 cup hummus
1 tsp dried dill
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp water to thin
Garlic Dill Sauce
4
1,8
2
1,3
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
38
calories
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare your sauce by adding all ingredients except water to a small mixing bowl, starting with 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Then add only enough water to thin so it’s pourable but still somewhat thick.
1.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more garlic for more zing, lemon juice for acidity, and dill for a more intense herb flavor. Depending on the hummus you use, you may want to add a pinch of salt.
2.
Serving size is 3 tbsp. Makes 4 services
3.
Original recipe from Minimalist Baker
1 pinch salt (optional)
½ cup overnight chocolate PB chia seed pudding
Optional Snack
17
7
13
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
221
calories
Products
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
26 ounces marinara sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
Red Lentil Bolognese
51
16
12
18
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
378
calories
½ onion, minced
Instructions
Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened and fragrant. Turn down heat if browning.
1.
Add carrots and a pinch of salt and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add marinara sauce and stir to coat.
2.
Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker
1/2 cup water
1 pinch red pepper flake
4 cloves garlic, minced
Add red pepper flake, basil, oregano, water, and lentils. Increase heat slightly and bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low/medium-low and continue cooking until lentils are tender - stirring occasionally - about 17-20 minutes. Add a bit more water if mixture gets too thick.
3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tsp dried basil
2-3 medium carrots finely shredded
Once lentils are cooked, taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt to taste, coconut sugar for sweetness, red pepper flake for heat, or herbs for flavor balance
4.
Serve over spiralized zucchini noodles. Sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer 1 month
5.
Dinner
3.
Products
1/3 cup whole rolled oats + 2/3 cup water
1 TBSP ground flaxseed
1 TBSP peanut butter
Splash of nut milk
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
36
10
13
8
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
1/2 cup berries
Breakfast
300
calories
Cinnamon to taste
½ cup steamed edamame
Optional Snack
8
8
3
1
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
100
calories
Products
½ cup brown rice
¼ avocado
55
13
7
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Lunch
329
calories
1 cup steamed asparagus
½ cup black beans
1-2 tbsp salsa
1 cup sugar snap peas; 1/3 cup hummus
Optional Snack
17
7
13
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
221
calories
2 handfuls spinach sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil + 1-2 cloves garlic + juice of ½ lemon
Tempeh Kimchi Tacos
37
25
13
11
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
400
calories
Dinner
Products
1 head butter lettuce
2-3 dashes hot sauce of choice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for sautéing
Tempeh Kimchi Tacos
32
23
8
10
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
337
calories
8 oz tempeh
Instructions
Slice tempeh into thin strips. Combine soy sauce, nutritional yeast and hot sauce in a small bowl, then marinate the tempeh strips in mixture for 10 minutes.
1.
Lightly oil a medium saucepan. On medium-high heat, cook tempeh until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
2.
Recipe adapted from Vegan Girlfriend
1/2 cup kimchi
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tamari
In same saucepan, cook onions until translucent. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Fill lettuce cups with tempeh and mushrooms and top with kimchi and sprouts. Add more hot sauce to taste
4.
Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings
5.
3.
Products
1 slice sprouted grain toast
2 tbsp hummus
¼ cup sprouts
1 cup blueberries
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
46
11
12
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
¼ avocado
Breakfast
319
calories
¼ cup cashews; 1 mandarin orange
Optional Snack
17
7
14
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
210
calories
Products
3 cups leafy greens
¼ cup cooked quinoa
½ red bell pepper
¼ avocado
55
13
7
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
½ cup kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
Lunch
329
calories
1 tbsp chipotle tahini dressing
1 tbsp natural peanut butter; ½ banana
Optional Snack
17
4
8
3
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
158
calories
Products
3 oz tempeh
1 cup asparagus
36
15
7
9
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Dinner
284
calories
1 tsp olive oil (for sautéing asparagus)
½ cup cooked quinoa
Products
1 serving Southwest Tofu Scramble
¼ avocado
29
19
13
9
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Breakfast
301
calories
1 piece sprouted whole grain bread, toasted
6 triscuits; ¼ cup hummus
Optional Snack
28
7
14
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
260
calories
Products
1 cup low-sodium lentil soup
3-4 slices of smashed avocado
sliced tomato
46
12
16
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
1 slice sprouted grain toast
Lunch
360
calories
½ cup Steamed Edamame
Optional Snack
8
8
3
1
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
100
calories
Products
3 cups leafy greens
5 kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped English cucumber
¼ cup cherry tomatoes
44
16
15
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
½ cup crispy chickpeas
Dinner
362
calories
2 tbsp garlic dill sauce
Products
1 15-ounce can chickpeas
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Crispy Chickpeas
23
7
3
7
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
141
calories
1 Tbsp avocado or other neutral oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and set out a bare baking sheet.
1.
If using oil, rinse with water and thoroughly drain. If omitting oil, simply drain well and skip rinsing with water
2.
Recipe adapted from Minimalism Baker
1/2 tsp chili powder
Once drained well, spread the chickpeas out on a clean, absorbent towel and use your hands to gently roll and dry the chickpeas. Some of the skins should start coming off. You can opt to peel all the chickpeas or simply remove the skins that come off. Either way, the chickpeas will crisp up but peeling them does yield slightly crispier chickpeas
Transfer the chickpeas to a mixing bowl and toss with oil (or omit) and salt. Mix well to combine. DO NOT add the other seasoning at this point - it can interrupt the crisping process, so wait to add until after baking
4.
Bake for a total of 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy to the touch. Turn the pan and shake the chickpeas around at the halfway point for even cooking
5.
3.
Remove from oven and toss with seasonings (if desired) while still warm. Let cool 5-10 minutes - they will continue crisping as they cool.
6.
To store, place in a Tupperware container or jar but DO NOT tightly cover. Instead, crack lid so they can "breathe" to help them stay crispy longer. These are best in the first day, but they will last for 4-5 days at room temperature. Alternatively, seal well and freeze up to 1 month.
7.
Serving size is roughly ½ cup
8.
Products
1/3 cup whole rolled oats + 2/3 cup water
Splash of nut milk
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
36
10
13
8
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Breakfast
300
calories
1 TBSP ground flaxseed
1/2 cup berries
Cinnamon to taste
1 TBSP peanut butter
½ cup Crispy Chickpeas
Optional Snack
20
5
4
5
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
140
calories
Products
1/3 cup brown rice
1 cup steamed broccoli
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
49
13
7
15
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Lunch
307
calories
¼ avocado
½ cup black beans
1-2 tbsp salsa
½ cup Overnight chocolate PB chia seed pudding
Optional Snack
16
9
10
10
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
190
calories
Products
1 cup Coconut Curried Lentils
1 tsp olive oil for roasting
36
14
15
13
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
Dinner
320
calories
½ medium head of cauliflower roasted
Products
4 cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground turmeric
Coconut Curried Golden Lentils
12
7
5
3
carbs, g
proteins, g
fats, g
fiber, g
102
calories
1 1/2 cups yellow lentils
Instructions
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot or saucepan. Add lentils and bring back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook lentils uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until just tender. Then drain and set aside. Be careful not to overcook or they can become mushy.
1.
In the meantime, heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil or water, shallot , garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add salt, curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne and cook for 1 minute more. Lower heat to low.
2.
Recipe adapted from Vegan Girlfriend
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (omit if you don’t like spice)
3 Tbsp fresh minced ginger
1 Tbsp coconut oil
Add coconut milk and maple syrup and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes to combine the flavors.
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
3/4 tsp salt
1 small shallot, diced
Add the drained, cooked lentils to the coconut sauce and stir. They will likely need more seasoning at this point, season to taste.
4.
Turn off heat, add lemon juice, and stir. Then serve and enjoy!
5.
3.
1 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 heaping Tbsp curry powder
Makes (6) ½ cup servings
6.
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