Meal Planning

Simran is going on a school trip this week, so I won't be cooking quite as much. Here is what I'm making:

Huevos Rancheros

Because I have corn tortillas, eggs, black beans, and avocados to use up. I'm going to make a very lazy version of the ranchero sauce and just mix some jar salsa and chipotle salsa (already open in the fridge) until it tastes good enough.

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans 

Tuesday because Simran has rehearsal and voice lessons until dinner time.

Pasta Salad 

Wednesday night because Sim doesn't love it and she will be eating at the airport. Also, I already have all the ingredients.

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False Fall has ended. Second Summer has begun. Time for hot weather meals again.

Air Fryer Tofu with Rice and Bagged Salad

Tofu Salad Sandwiches and Greek Salad

Avocado Grilled Enchiladas with Red Chile Pesto and Black Beans

Zucchini Noodles with Haloumi and Pesto

Pasta Salad 

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Zucchini Noodles with Haloumi and Pesto

Tofu Salad Sandwiches

Red Beans & Rice 

Idli-Sambar with Coconut Chutney

Tofu Provencal and Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 

Red Chile Enchiladas

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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.]