Weekly meal planner: Mon 24th – Sun 30th Mar
Gillian Davies
I've been a vegetarian for 10 years so I know the importance of making sure I have a varied diet that has lots of B vitamins, protein and iron. Luckily I love cooking and always enjoy the challenge of trying out a new recipe and ingredients.
Click on the arrows to the right of each image to reveal the menu I've put together for the week ahead.
Monday
I love this speedy courgette and tomato tart. The ready rolled puff pastry saves time and I like to serve it with feta cheese sprinkled on top for added calcium.
Tuesday
Lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Quorn is packed full of protein and still just as tasty as ‘normal’ mince. Even my meat-loving flatmate is a convert to this Quorn lasagne.
Wednesday
I’ve only just started cooking with quinoa but I love it. This roasted vegetarian quinoa stuffing recipe does take a bit of time but it’s definitely worth it. I always make extra and freeze it so I can microwave a portion if I don’t have time to cook one evening.
Thursday
The almonds and cheese in these meatless meatballs means I’ll be getting my quota of good fats and calcium. I serve them with brown rice and kale for extra iron.
Friday
Friday night is dinner party club with a group of girlfriends. I’ll be cooking these goats cheese and red onion filo parcels which look impressive and are super-easy to make so I’ll have more time to chat with the girls.
Saturday
Saturday means a lie-in and brunch! This poached eggs with mushrooms and pesto recipe is a favourite. I serve it with lots of fresh coffee and sourdough toast from our local bakery.
Sunday
I normally visit my family on Sunday for a traditional roast. I’ll make this mushroom and cranberry nut roast with my Mum for Mother's Day as a meat-free alternative, but usually everyone around the table steals a slice!
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