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October’s Vegetarian Family Favorites Menu is Here!

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October Vegetarian Family Favorites Menu Plan

I am SO excited about the delicious line-up we have for you this month in our excellent menu plans! Even if you aren’t a vegetarian, you will have no trouble loving this food!  This collection features fresh, seasonal produce and all the fall flavors and comfort food you love.  And all of the recipes are pretty easy to make. In fact, most will be ready in 30 minutes or less!  We’ve kept your health goals in mind, so you’ll find very few (if any) processed foods, very low sugar, NO artificial sweeteners, and NO MSG.  

One of the things we’ve added in this month is make-ahead baked goods for sides. If you have a little extra time on the weekend you can whip up something yummy that can make an easy side dish for meals later on in the week.  We’ve also got one or two slow cooker meals per week, since it’s getting cooler now in many parts of the country.  Members can expect to have access to this new plan in your member area on October 1.  Click here to login.

Here’s what’s on the menu for October:

Week one
Make-ahead Bran Muffins:  Ready in 30 minutes
Cheese & Veggie Wraps with Quinoa Vegetable soup:  Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ravioli with Salsa:  Ready in under 15 minutes!
Colorful Veggie Stroganoff:  Ready in under 20 minutes
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup:  Quick and easy!
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup:  Quick and easy
Roasted Vegetable Stew:  Under 15 minutes prep time, cooks for 70 minutes
Brunch: Scrambled Egg Tacos:  Ready in 15 minutes
Dessert: Frosted Pumpkin Spice Bars:  Ready in 35 minutes

Week two
Make-Ahead Popovers:  5 minute prep time, bakes for about 35 minutes
Eggplant Ricotta Bake:  Ready in under an hour, with leftovers for later in the week!
Chili with Tofu:  Ready in about 30 minutes
Black Bean Chili:  Ready in an hour, or make it in the slow cooker
Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew:  Easy to put together
Easy Baked Tortellini:  So easy, even the kids can make it.  30 minutes.
Garden Veggie Pasta:  Ready in 15 minutes.
Brunch: French Toast:  Ready in 15 minutes
Dessert: Pumpkin Dump Cake:  prep time under 10 minutes, bakes for 50 minutes

Week three
Make-Ahead Cheesy Garlic Biscuits:  Under 20 minutes
Polenta and Vegetables:  Under 20 minutes
Portabella Gemelli:  Under 20 minutes
Steamed Vegetables with Brown Rice and Peanut Sauce:  If you make the rice ahead of time, the rest takes less than 20 minutes
Harvest Vegetable Soup:  Under 45 minutes
Slow Cooker Chickpea Chili:  Easy to put together
Quinoa Tacos:  Takes about 30 minutes
Brunch: Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa:  Ready in about 30 minutes
Dessert: Applesauce Bread: Prep time about 10 minutes, bake time under an hour

Week 4
Make-Ahead Whole Wheat Muffins:  Ready in 30 minutes
Fettucine Alfredo with Broccoli:  Ready in under 20 minutes
Veggie Kabobs with Hearty Couscous:  Ready in under 20 minutes
Spinach Gnocchi:  Ready in about 45 minutes
Creamy Quinoa Primavera:  Ready in about 20 minutes
Slow Cooker Bean Medley:  Super easy to put together
Black Bean Soup:  Ready in about 35 minutes
Brunch: Veggie Brunch Bake:  Ready in under an hour
Dessert: Pumpkin Layer Dessert:  Make it in under 25 minutes, chill overnight.

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