Menus on Mondays: Eat the Rainbow Menu Plan

I meant it when I said that I seriously plan out my meals to ensure I eat the rainbow of colors. Beyond the plate simply being more visually appealing, it’s also just a healthy way to eat. And, I’m not talking fruit loops. I’m talking berries and veggies, whole grains and seafood. 🙂

Because it’s fresh on my mind, I thought it would be fun to come up with easy-to-make weeknight dinners with the rainbow in mind, and then a more “decadent” weekend meal that would be great for entertaining.  Let me know if you make something that you love or if you have problems with a recipe.  I’m cooking them this week too, so I’d be glad to offer suggestions or substitutions!  Just comment below and I’ll get back to you.

Monday

Tuna Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Asparagus and White Bean Salad

Tuesday: Vegetarian

Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Red Coleslaw with Grapes (make-ahead!)

Wednesday: Vegetarian

Orzo Stuffed Peppers

Cucumber Tomato Salad (I plan to omit the feta that’s already in the peppers)

Thursday

Pork Medallions in Port Wine-Dried Cheery Pan Sauce

Wild Rice, Walnut and Broccoli Salad

Friday – Try Something New: BEETS!

Beet Pizza with Arugala and Goat Cheese (the kids never notice trying new things when it’s on a pizza!)

Weekend Cooking

Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Sage

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

Grilled Radicchio

Roasted Blueberry and Ricotta Crostini