Meal Planning

Paryushan ends Wednesday. My primary goal this week is using up some things we already have. It's going to be a busy week though.

Vegan Beef with Broccoli and Brown Rice

DIY Tacos and Red Cabbage Slaw

Because we have multiple bags of Gardein veg fish filets in the freezer.

Red Chile Enchiladas 

Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans 

Because Thursday is going to be really busy.

Dumplings and Fried Green Tomatoes and Bagged Salad

Because our neighbor gave us a bunch of green tomatoes from her garden. 

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Air Fryer Tofu with Rice and Bagged Salad and Baked Potato Skins

Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan

Spicy Chik'n Sandwich and Cucumber Salad

Vegan Beef with Broccoli and Brown Rice

Pasta Salad 

Chili Miso Pasta

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 For today through Sunday, so I can stop looking up every individual recipe.

Dal Makhani and Spiced Spinach Tofu Curry and Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans 

Breakfast Burrito

Meal Planning

Sameer is going to a work conference tomorrow through Wednesday, so it's just Sim, me, and Sameer's mom. Then I've got a week of no raw fruit/veg, no quinoa, and no dairy to prepare for my colonoscopy. I've never received a full week of restrictions before, but I'm really good at following directions, and I will do anything that promises to make colonoscopy prep better. Here is what I'm making:

Air Fryer Tofu with Rice and Bagged Salad

Tonight.

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans and Cucumber Salad

Monday night.

Pasta Salad 

Tuesday night when Sim has voice lessons.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Garlic Soy Curls 

Wednesday.

Meals I Could Eat the Week Leading up to Colonoscopy:

Garlicky Korean Mac 'n Cheese with Gochujang 

Vegan Beef with Broccoli and Brown Rice

Red Beans & Rice 

Chilli-Garlic Noodles

Tofu & Veggie Stir-fry with Brown Rice

Urad Daal

Chana Masala with Rice

[Edited 7/9/2025: Other hospitals' online pre-colonoscopy diets say to avoid all beans/legumes for three days and say dairy is fine, so I'm just trying to do this as strictly as possible. I guess I'll do tofu stir-fry or vegan breakfast burritos (with peeled potatoes and minus the tomato) on Sunday and spaghetti with tomato sauce and a side of canned green beans on Monday. Tuesday is my liquid diet.]

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Avocado Grilled Enchiladas with Red Chile Pesto and Black Beans

Potato/Cucumber/Tomato Sandwiches and Bagged Salad

Pasta Salad 

Ready Made Indian Dishes from Patel Bros

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It's going to be in the 90s for most of the week, so I'm avoiding the oven as much as possible. Here is what I'm making:

Veggie Summer Rolls

Fresh Veggie Tacos and Red Cabbage Slaw 

Avocado Grilled Enchiladas with Red Chile Pesto and Black Beans

Idli-Sambar

Potato Salad and Corn on the Cob and Baked Beans and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 

Garden Pretzel Sandwiches

Meal Planning

My MIL will be returning tomorrow. Here is what we're eating this week, through Wednesday:

Pasta Salad 

Zucchini Noodles with Haloumi and Pesto and Greek Salad

Indian Potato/Tomato/Cucumber Sandwiches with Cilantro Chutney

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Garlic Soy Curls