this week's plant forward meal plan

so you don't have to think about it

So lately I’ve been using the word “plant forward” and I feel like it really embodies the kind of food I love to cook (and eat). I’m not fully plant based — I actually was like 12 years ago but that’s a story for another day — but I strongly believe in having veggies on every single plate of food I eat and really making my meals revolve around plants. Plants are amazing!!!

All that said, this month I’ve been focusing on more plant based protein options because 1. there are so many variations I haven’t tried and I love cooking new foods, 2. Brian and I watched the Netflix documentary “You Are What You Eat” and I was inspired by the benefits of eating plant forward, and 3. it’s honestly so much more cost effective — you know I love a budget-friendly grocery shopping hack.

my pretty plant-based grocery cart from this week

All that said, this week I wanted to put together a grocery list + meal plan that prioritized plants! It’s not fully plant-based but just features some vegan meals I’ve been testing out or making lately that I love. And if you’re thinking “I prefer the meat and dairy”, hear me out!! I refuse to eat a plant based meal that doesn’t actually make me feel full and satisfied at the end so these are substantial, TASTY meals! If you so choose, these vegan options can be supplemented with some cooked chicken or salmon as well. 😊