3 Meal Plan Featuring Garlic- (for 3-5 bulbs)(From Elmira, conv),Cabbage, Napa-green (ea),and Radicchio (ea)
Shopping List
Vegetables & Produce:
- Garlic bulbs (3-5)
- Napa cabbage (1)
- Radicchio (1)
- Habanero peppers (3-4)
- Ginger (small piece)
- Green onion (1 bunch)
- Bell peppers (2-3 assorted colors)
- Lime (2)
- Cilantro (small bunch)
- Avocados (2)
Proteins:
- Eggs (6)
- Chicken breast (2)
- Tofu (firm, 1 block)
Dairy & Pantry:
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Maple syrup
- Honey
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Tortillas (corn or flour, 4 large)
- Sourdough bread (4 slices)
Carbohydrates:
- Rice noodles (vermicelli, 4 oz)
- Jasmine rice (1 cup)
- Bread or rolls (for sandwiches)
Meal Plan
1. Breakfast – Garlic & Habanero Scrambled Eggs with Avocado Toast
Serves: 2
Prep & Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 habanero, finely chopped (adjust for taste)
- 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic and chopped habanero and sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Crack the eggs directly into the pan. Stir frequently to scramble the eggs, adding butter halfway through for creaminess. Season with salt and pepper.
- While eggs are cooking, toast sourdough bread slices. Spread mashed avocado on each slice and season lightly with salt.
- Serve the scrambled eggs alongside the avocado toast.
Protein source: Eggs
Carbohydrate source: Sourdough bread
2. Lunch – Spicy Napa Cabbage & Chicken Wraps with Radicchio Slaw
Serves: 2
Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 Napa cabbage leaves (large, outer leaves)
- 2 tortillas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 habanero (optional for spice), chopped
- 1/4 head radicchio, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix shredded radicchio, a touch of lime juice, cilantro, and a dash of olive oil. Set this slaw aside.
- In a pan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and habanero for 30 seconds. Add shredded chicken, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Stir-fry until everything is heated through.
- To assemble, lay out the Napa cabbage leaves on each tortilla. Add a layer of the chicken mixture and top with the radicchio slaw. Wrap each tortilla tightly.
- Serve wraps with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor.
Protein source: Chicken
Carbohydrate source: Tortillas
3. Dinner – Garlic & Tofu Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles and Crispy Bell Peppers
Serves: 2
Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
- 4 oz rice noodles (vermicelli)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 habaneros, finely chopped (optional, adjustable to taste)
- 1/4 head Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed tofu and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove tofu and add another drizzle of oil. Sauté garlic and habanero for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook until tender but still crisp.
- Toss in shredded Napa cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
- Return tofu to the pan, the cooked rice noodles, and stir everything together. Add soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and lime wedges before serving.
Protein source: Tofu
Carbohydrate source: Rice noodles
Protein & Carbohydrate Summary:
- Breakfast: Eggs (protein), sourdough bread (carbohydrate)
- Lunch: Chicken (protein), tortillas (carbohydrate)
- Dinner: Tofu (protein), rice noodles (carbohydrate)