Join The Farm Large Box Meal Plan - Week of 05/25/14

Every now and then I get in a meal planning rut.  I've actually been in a meal planning rut for a few weeks!  It's time for a change and it's been a while since we've had a CSA box subscription.  This coming week I am excited to be starting up with Join the Farm.  They have numerous pick up locations as well as home delivery here in the Conejo Valley, including a new pick up location at Horizon Hills on Thursdays. Being the planner that I am, the only way I can ensure our family uses the whole box is if I make a plan.  I am happy to share this plan with you! I did not break this down by day, but you will see that this makes sure that every item has a plan or recipe.  My next step with this is to fill out my weekly calendar and pair these things with other meal items and decide if it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. Also note, I usually try to wash & prep the veggies the same day I get them.  This way they are ready to go and it facilitates easy snacking & meal prep.  I will include links to the recipes I am using below. 

Here's what is projected to be in the Large Box this week.  Please note that the contents may be slightly different based on their availability.  At least if you go in with a plan, if there are any changes, they will be easy to adjust to.

Large Shares

Tomatillo

Zucchini

Ruby Lettuce

Rainbow Swiss Chard

Lemon Grass

Fennel

Green Beans

Romaine Lettuce

Patty Pan Summer Squash

Ruby Beets

Green Onion

Heirloom Bloomsdale Spinach

Scarlet Nantes Carrot

Easter Egg Radish

Lemon

Golden Nugget Mandarin Orange

I will be using the lemon to make some fresh lemon water and the mandarin oranges as snacks.  My kids will likely also munch on the fresh carrots as a snack - they usually start snacking on things as we unpack the box!

Some of the Spinach & Swiss Chard will be reserved to add some greens to our morning smoothies.

Salads for the week will be made in both a big bowl for dinner and prepackaged in canning jars for lunches utilizing the Ruby Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Carrot, Radish, Green Onion, Mandarin Orange.  I will also toss in some almonds and any dried fruit I have on hand.  

Salsa Verde - Tomatillos

Lemongrass Tea - Lemongrass

French Green Beans - Green Beans & some Green Onions (I'm subbing those for chives)

Banana Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread - Zucchini

Beet Chips - Beets

Baked Patty Pan Squash Parmesan with Garlic Breadcrumbs - Patty Pan Squash

(Parmesan can be easily subbed with vegan parmesan for a plant-based/vegan version)

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan - Fennel

Enjoy!