Weekly Eating Plan: 2nd of March, 2015

The last week has reminded me about why I really enjoy having a clean 80/20 lifestyle.  For me the 80/20 way is not about sticking to a diet but about making choices that are super simple with long-term health benefits.  I know that some of the recipes that I include in my weekly food plans are from specific eating styles whether it be sugar-free, raw or paleo. Strictly speaking you do not have to follow one style of eating, which that is why the 80/20 works so well for us because it comes down to making informed choices.  I hope that you enjoy this week's eating plan which includes recipes from Cuisine Magazine, Nadia Lim and Dish. Bon appetit xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Garlic
Cabbage
Onions
Sprouts
Red Pepper
Limes
Ginger
Parsley
Watercress/Baby Spinach
Celery
Carrots
Pears
Rocket
Coriander
Chilli
Lemons
Thyme
Mint
Cucumber
Tomatoes

Meat:
Prawns
400G Gurnard
300G Gurnard
500G Chicken Mince
8 Chicken Thighs
900G Lamb Mince

Deli:
Goats Cheese
Puff Pastry
Jalapeno Pickles
Egg Based Mayonnaise
6 Gluten-Free Flat Breads
Greek Yoghurt
Tahini
Baguette/Gluten-Free Loaf

Pre-packed:
Curry Powder
Ground Chilli Sauce
Fish Sauce
Chicken Stock
Rice Noodles
Ground Turmeric
Balsamic Vinegar
Honey
All Spice
Ground Cumin
Ground Coriander
Sundried Tomatoes
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
Breadcrumbs

Canned:
Beetroots

Misc:
Tamarind Concentrate
Tamarind Sauce
Coconut Water

Breakfast, Snacks and Sweet Treats:
Buttermilk
Lemons
Protein Powder
Honey
Cacao Butter
Swerve Sweetener/Coconut Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Dried Cranberries
Chopped Nuts
Coconut
Ground Almond
Coconut Oil
Almond Milk
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Protein Powder
Banana

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS:
Sugar-free White Chocolate Bars

http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/sugar-free-white-chocolate-bars/

Zesty Apricot Lemon Fudge Balls

http://www.petite-kitchen.com/2014/09/zesty-apricot-pumpkin-seed-lemon-fudge.html

BREAKFAST PLAN
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

 http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-shake/

Lemon Buttermilk Smoothie

http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-lemon-buttermilk-smoothie/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Beetroot Thyme & Goats Cheese Tart

Prep: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/beetroot-thyme-and-goats-cheese-tart/

Tips and Tricks:  You can swap the pastry for a gluten-free option or you could make your own clean pastry with these recipes below:
http://cleaneatsfastfeets.com/2012/12/24/happy-holidays-from-a-sugar-coma/puff-pastry-dough-2/
http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/how-to-make-clean-eating-pie-crust/

Tuesday: Spiced Lamb Kofta

Prep: 60 Mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/recipes/spiced-lamb-kofta

Wednesday: Crispy Chicken Thighs

Prep: 45 Mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/74180911762/cracklin-chicken

Tips and Tricks: This is a great recipe to add your all-time favourite sides, from your best puree to your signature salad.

Thursday: Gluten-Free Mee Goreng

Prep: 60 Minutes
Serves: 6- 8
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://boomercuisine.com/2012/01/26/malaysian-style-noodles-mee-goreng/

Tips and Tricks:  I'm going to add a little bit of chicken and tofu and will probably replace the noodles with zoodles.

Friday: Turmeric Fish Banh Mi

Prep: 30 Mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Serve in as a Salad.
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/served-up/article/2015/1/turmeric-fish-banh-mi

Saturday: Healthy Chicken Burgers

Prep: 45 Mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://www.thehealthychef.com/2011/10/a-healthy-chicken-burger/

Sunday: Steamed Ginger Fish

Prep: 30 mins
Serves:  2
Lunch Leftovers:  Nope. We don't do fish leftovers! So this is just a dinner meal.

View Recipe:  https://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/05/steamed-white-fish-in-ginger-turmeric/