MONDAY

Cashew Chicken with Broccoli and Rice

Our quick cashew chicken recipe is a scrumptious recipe with crunchy cashews, tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and our utterly fabulous stir-fry sauce. This version is the perfect fake-out takeout and is great for the weeknight since it only takes 35 minutes to make!

Meal Planning Smarts:

• Our original, gluten-free, and vegetarian meal plans help save time in the kitchen by making a double batch of rice to serve with this quick Cashew Chicken and Tuesday’s Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Bowl.

Diet Variation:

• Gluten-Free – use gluten-free flour and tamari instead of soy sauce.
• Vegetarian – enjoy our Cashew Tofu and Broccoli recipe.
• Paleo – use arrowroot powder, make a couple small tweaks to the sauce, and serve over cauliflower rice.

TUESDAY

Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Bowl with Pico de Gallo

If you’ve never had mojo sauce before, you’re in for a treat with tonight’s dinner! Our version takes inspiration from Cuban mojo with great spices and punchy orange juice that tenders up the pork shoulder roast over several hours. Just toss your ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning and then quickly assemble delicious bowls in the evening with baby spinach, leftover rice from the night before, tortilla chips, and fresh pico de gallo. 

Meal Planning Smarts:

• If you’re cooking our original, gluten-free, or vegetarian meal plan, save time by making a large batch of slow cooker pork for these mojo bowls and then use the leftovers to make Thursday’s Baked Pork Taquitos come together in a flash.
• Slow cooker pork makes great leftovers, so if you have a larger cut of pork than listed in the recipe, cook it all and freeze any extra.
• To save time, we included store-bought pico de gallo in the grocery list for this meal, but you can always do homemade if you prefer!
• This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot to make it ready in no time. To learn how to convert recipes for the IP, check out our handy Instant Pot Bundle here.

Diet Variation:

• Gluten-Free – the original recipe is already 100% gluten free!
• Vegetarian – make our delicious, 40-minute Seared Plantain Bowl with Cuban rice and beans, chopped spinach, and pico de gallo.
• Paleo – enjoy the same mojo pork bowls but swap out the rice and chips for plantains and pepitas.

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WEDNESDAY

Kielbasa, Potato, and Cabbage Soup

Rustic, comforting, and so simple to make, this Polish-inspired soup uses kielbasa (Polish sausage) and tangy apple cider vinegar to bring all the flavors together. Since this soup is ready in 45 minutes or less, it is perfect for warming up any chilly weeknight.

Meal Planning Smarts:

• It’s optional, but if you would like a creamy element, use sour cream or plain / Greek yogurt as a topping. Since it can add a little something extra to Tuesday’s Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Bowls, tonight’s Kielbasa Soup, and Thursday’s Oven Baked Pork Taquitos, you don’t have to worry about not using up a small tub.
• This soup recipe can be made even faster in an Instant Pot. Remember, you can get tips on how to convert recipes for the IP with our Instant Pot Bundle!

Diet Variation:

• Gluten-Free – the original recipe is already 100% gluten free!
• Vegetarian – enjoy the same soup recipe but substitute the kielbasa for soyrizo.
• Paleo – make our Kielbasa and Sweet Potato Soup recipe that features turnips and cabbage, and of course, that apple cider vinegar!

THURSDAY

Baked Pork Taquitos with Guacamole

If you’ve never used leftover pulled pork to make homemade taquitos, get ready for a fun, fast, and delicious dinner! While taquitos are usually fried, baking them in the oven is healthier, faster, and still gets them nice and crisp. After just 35 minutes, you’ll be dipping crispy taquitos into guacamole and enjoying a green salad with sweet citrus and crunchy pepitas.

Meal Planning Smarts:

• By using leftover slow cooker pork from Tuesday’s Mojo Bowls, you’ll save yourself hours of cooking time.
• You can add any leftover pico de gallo and sour cream from earlier in the week to elevate this meal.

Diet Variation:

• Gluten-Free – just pick up gluten-free, taco-sized tortillas at the store and you’re good to go.
• Vegetarian – enjoy our Cheese and Refried Bean Baked Taquitos and keep all the yummy sides the same.
• Paleo – use leftover pork for our Pork Lettuce Wraps with guacamole and cumin roasted green beans.

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