WEEKLY MEAL PREP GUIDE

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braised lentils

giardiniera

jasmine rice

furikake

quinoa

lemon+herb

All grains are fully cooked, seasoned, and ready to eat. They are delicious: chilled, at room temperature or warmed (at 350 convection using a covered, oven safe dish).

market mix

romaine

buttr lettuce

*if you ever have vinaigrettes leftover from the previous week, you can use it to marinated your vegetables before grilling/oven roasting! 

zucchini - star route

• snack: cut into bite-sized pieces or medallions, dipped in either sauce as a snack
• raw: add sliced squash to salads and grain bowls
• oven roast: toss squash (whole, halved or in bite-sized pieces) in olive oil, salt, and any other desired seasoning, and place in a thin layer on a baking sheet. bake at 425 convection for 4-8 minutes, until lightly charred and beginning to soften
• grill: toss squash (whole or halved) in olive oil, salt and any other desired seasoning, placing on a hot grill for 2-6 minutes (moving around as they char)

sugar snap peas - oya organics

• prep: trim the stem end of the snap pea with a small knife, or just snap off with your thumb and index finger, to remove the stringy part of the snap pea
• snack: enjoy raw as is, or dipped in either sauce
• raw: slice, or leave whole, and add to salads or grain bowls
• sauteed:  saute with a thin layer of oil on high heat until tender and softened (but still a bit crisp)-- just a minute or so! 

carrots - mcginnis ranch

• snack: enjoy carrots raw, dipped in either sauce
• raw: dice and add to salads and grain bowls
• oven roast: toss carrots (whole or cut into smaller pieces) in olive oil, salt, and other desired seasoning, and place in a thin layer on a baking sheet. bake at 425 convection for 10-12 minutes until lightly caramelized/charred
• grill (our favorite method): toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and any other desired seasoning, and place on a hot grill (moving around as they char) for about 5-8 minutes

*Market vegetables should always be washed before eating.

blueberries - triple delight

• enjoy as a snack
• add to salads and grain bowls

  cherries - k&j orchard

• enjoy as a snack
• slice: cut each cherry into thirds, around the pit, and add to salads and grain bowls

may pearl nectarines- tory farm

• enjoy whole as a snack
• cut in half or quarters for salads or grain bowls
• cut in half and grill briefly, then slice and add to salads or grain bowls

*Market fruit should always be washed before eating.

*a note on our weekly deliveries from monterey fish!

the fish delivered to you is handed to us fresh on monday morning (it's the last thing we add to your meal prep bundle). since monterey fish is a direct supplier working with boats as they come in with fresh seafood, this means thats the fish is almost always a few days fresher than if you purchased it at the grocery store. this means that it will typically remain fresh for a few days! 

if you are not sure that you'll get to your fish while still fresh, freezing is always an option. if you want to make sure it is still fresh, do what chefs do! a quick smell test. if the fish smells fresh and clean, that's your best indicator. 

long story short: seafood from monterey fish will typically stay fresh until at least wednesday or thursday, otherwise it will always freeze well!

brick chicken - olivier's butchery

herbs de provence*contains light salt*

• oven roast: season chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for about 25 minutes, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve

 chicken breast - olivier's butchery

herbs de provence*contains light salt*

• oven roast: season the chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thing layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for 15-20 minutes (depending on size of breasts), let rest for 5 minutes, and serve
• pan roast: pat the skin of the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken with a touch of additional salt. Get a large saute pan very hot, then add a thin layer of oil, carefully add the chicken breast skin side down to the pan. Turn the flame to medium, and continue to cook the chicken breasts until the skin is a delicious golden brown, and the breast is at least 2/3 cooked. Flip the breast over, and either continue cooking in the saute pan for about 5 minutes, or transfer to a sheet pan and finish cooking in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

stir fry beef - olivier's butchery

korean style marinade (contains salt)

• stir fry: drain excess liquid, heat a thin layer of oil in a saute pan over high heat, and stir fry for 3-4 minutes (or until cooked to desired temperature). Feel free to saute along with other vegetables to complete your stir fry.
• serve: spoon over rice, (or other grains) or scoop into lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps!

halibut  - monterey fish co.

• oven roast: season halibut with salt and desired spices, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, and bake at 400 convection until desired doneness in achieved (depends on thickness of piece and personal preference), about 6-12 minutes
• pan sear: season halibut with salt and desired spices, heat saute pan with a thin layer of oil, carefully add fish to the pan and sear on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes (until a golden crust is achieved on one side), then flip and saute the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or to desired doneness
• finish with a squeeze of lemon 

*one of our favorite fish seasonings is equal parts cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub your fish with oil, and sprinkle with this mixture prior to cooking. 

buttermilk herb vinaigrette

black garlic vinaigrette

white balsamic vinaigrette

vinaigrettes:

• dress greens for salads
• toss into a grain bowl
• drizzle over roasted/grilled market vegetables

*for all of our sauces and dressings, we always recommend allowing them to come to room temperature (aka temper!) and shaking well before serving for best taste and texture.

**Nick+Marissa tip: toss any vegetables from your market bag with some vinaigrette before roasting in the oven for added flavor! 

bagna cauda

• snack: enjoy as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or bread
• sauce: salads, grain bowls, over proteins, over roasted/grilled vegetables 

salsa verde

• snack: enjoy as a dip for raw market vegetables, or with warm crusty bread
• sauce: salads, grain bowls, over cooked proteins, over roasted/grilled vegetables

*with all of our sauces and dressings, we always recommend allowing them to come to room temperature (aka temper!) before serving for best taste and texture.

for finishing all of your creations like a pro!

marissa's crunchy mix*

*may contain nuts, sesame & wheat 

lemon wedges

mixed microgreens

1. market mix with white balsamic vinaigrette + sliced cherries + sliced nectarines + sliced (raw) snap peas + marissa's crunch mix

2. roasted chicken + butter lettuces with black garlic vinaigrette + roasted snap peas + roasted zucchini + a drizzle of bagna cauda + marissa's crunch mix

3. roasted chicken + 1/2 quinoa 1/2 romaine with buttermilk-herb vinaigrette + sliced (raw) carrot + sliced (raw) zucchini + marissa's crunch mix

4. oven roasted halibut + braised lentils + sauteed snap peas + sauteed zucchini + a squeeze of lemon + micros + a big spoonful of salsa verde

5.  sauteed beef stir fry + jasmine rice + sauteed snap peas + sauteed (sliced) carrots + sauteed (sliced) zucchini + a drizzle of black garlic vinaigrette + micros