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Meal plans the family has tried and LIKED
Breakfast:Orange Banana Walnut Breakfast Quinoa
http://kidtestedfirefighterapproved.com/2011/10/19/orange-banana-walnut-breakfast-quinoa/
Serves 3-4
1 cup quinoa, rinsed (unless you have a brand that is pre-rinsed) – I use the Costco quinoa, Bob Mills brand
1 1/2 cups milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (juice from 2 small oranges–if you get a little more or less add or subtract some milk to make sure you have 2 cups total liquid)
zest from 1/2 an orange
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
generous pinch nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
1 banana, mashed
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup – Trader Joe’s has Grade B maple syrup for the best price
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
Vietnamese-style Beef and Noodles
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/vietnamese_style_beef_noodle_broth.html
Kale, Sausage and Lentil Skillet
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/kale_sausage_lentil_skillet_supper.html
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 12-ounce package cooked chicken sausage
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
Pinch of crushed red pepper, or to taste
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups red wine
1 cup lentils, preferably French green
12 cups chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Lentil and Tomato Soup http://kidtestedfirefighterapproved.com/2012/08/15/best-lentil-tomato-soup/