With the beginning of spring, I'm "spring cleaning" our family's diet. I'm replacing the heavy, stick-to-your-rib meals of winter with light, energizing, and flavorful seasonal fruits and vegetables.
There's something invigorating about eating what's in season. Not only are you saving money because seasonal produce is cheap and on sale, but fresh fruits and vegetables picked and eaten in their prime mean a nutritional boon for you!
What's in Season Right Now
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Chard & other greens
- Lemons
- Lettuce
- New potatoes
- Peas & pea shoots
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Strawberries
My favorite place to shop for inexpensive seasonal produce is Aldi. This week asparagus, sugar snap peas, carrots, radishes, and lemons are on sale, and with the exception of radishes (which we don't like), we stocked up on spring goodies.
Here's what's on our menu for the week:
- Oatmeal & berries
- Leftovers
- Roast with mashed potatoes, peas, & carrots
Monday
- Scrambled eggs, toast, & jam
- Grilled cheese with vegetable soup
- Easy herb roasted chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, & steamed green beans
Tuesday
- Yogurt, fresh fruit, & granola
- Turkey & cheese roll-ups, pretzels, & apple slices
- Baked spaghetti, Italian asparagus sticks (here's hoping the kids like 'em), & whole wheat rolls
- Peanut butter-chocolate chip muffins with yogurt & fruit
- Lunch @ "McSonic" (Did you know kids' meals are only $1.99 at Sonic on Wednesdays?)
- Steak & chicken stir-fry with sugar snap peas, carrots, & mushrooms on brown rice with egg rolls
Thursday
- Oatmeal with blueberries
- Turkey & cheese sandwiches, pretzels, & mango
- Black bean, sweet potato, & kale quesadillas
Friday
- Buttermilk biscuits, sausage, eggs, & grapefruit
- Easter lunch at my grandmother's house
- Supper at my parents' house
What's on your menu?
Blessings to you!
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