Start the week off with a big batch of quinoa. On Sunday, you'll make unstuffed peppers. Then with leftover quinoa, you'll make veggie patties on Monday and BLT bowls on Wednesday.
A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Quinoa
1
/
7
Sunday: Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers
This deconstructed stuffed pepper dish packs a wallop of flavor. I truly make it all the time, and I make sure my freezer is stocked with single-serve portions to take to work. —Rebecca Ende, Phoenix, New York
2
/
7
Monday: Cumin Quinoa Patties
This easy to make veggie burger packs an amazing taste, and the crunch from the addition of quinoa makes the texture to die for. This is an easy and delicious vegetarian burger option that you must try. Pan-frying adds a perfect crisp that takes it to the next level. The mixture can be made ahead of time, and it freezes very well. Enjoy! —Beth Klein, Arlington, Virginia
3
/
7
Tuesday: Easy Mediterranean Chicken
“Friends and family love this. I made it healthier, but it tastes just as good.” —Kara Zilis, Oak Forest, Illinois
4
/
7
Wednesday: BLT Quinoa Bowls
I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I’ve been trying out grain bowls, and I thought the flavors of my favorite sandwich would work really well. My family agreed! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
5
/
7
Thursday: Grilled Tilapia with Mango
Here’s a new twist on tilapia that I created for my wife. She enjoys the combination of mango with Parmesan. Somehow it tastes even better outside on the deck with a cold glass of iced tea. —Gregg May, Columbus, Ohio
6
/
7
Friday: Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
When I want to serve a romantic dinner for my husband and me, I fix this elegant yet easy salad. I just add crusty French bread and a glass of wine. —Candace McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
7
/
7
Saturday: Zucchini Lasagna
We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use our abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, IllinoisFind more 7-day meal plans here.