Cruisin’ | Nostalgic Whole Food Plant Based Meal Plan
By Team Dirty
Aug 16, 2024
Pack the car. Your taste buds are going on a road trip—Dirty style. Cruisin’ is a plant-based meal plan inspired by roadside diner menus so you can bask in the nostalgia all week. You’ll practically feel the wind in your hair!
Each Clean Food Dirty Girl meal plan contains
- A detailed grocery list. An interactive list broken down by department, so no more aimless wandering through the grocery store.
- An optional prep list. This step-by-step list guides you through pre-cooking tasks, meaning less chaos in the kitchen and more confidence.
- Batching directions. Our easy-to-follow batching instructions will help you efficiently prepare your meals’ base components, meaning the bulk of the cooking for the week is done.
- Meal night directions. Simple instructions ensure every dish is plated to perfection, ready to tantalize your taste buds.
Gourmet Plant-Based Meal Plan
First up, a Crispy Tofu Club Sandwich and Fresh Fruit Cup. It’s got the layers and crunch you’d expect from a club sandwich but swaps the usual suspects for tofu that’s crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Fresh fruit on the side keeps things light and refreshing—just the meal you need to keep on cruisin’.
Next stop: Cheeseburger Mac. This is comfort food at its finest, without the heavy baggage. Plant-based cheesy sauce smothers tender pasta, with hearty, burger-inspired flavors rounding out the dish. It’s cheesy, it’s meaty (without the meat), and it’s just what you need after a long day on the road.
The Open-faced Reuben Burger is your classic Reuben reimagined. Piled high with tangy sauerkraut and savory veggie burgers on top of toasted bread, then paired with crisp, crunchy cole slaw. It’s got deli vibes, with a fresh, plant-based edge that keeps it modern and interesting.
“I loved the burgers, they totally scratched the itch for me! I used store-bought Thousand Island Dressing, but they were still delicious. I’ll definitely be making these again.”
Treasa, Member
For those looking for something simple and satisfying, the Insanely Easy Potato Soup and Thousand Island House Salad is where it’s at. The soup is creamy and rich, while the salad, dressed in a tangy Thousand Island Dressing, adds a fresh, crisp contrast. Together, they make the perfect duo for a lunch or dinner.
“BEST plant-based potato soup recipe I’ve found! It’s so delicious and easy to make. This is going on regular rotation in my house!”
Julie, Member
The last stop on our road trip is our Diner-style Chili Dog and Strawberry Shake. Honestly, we can probably leave it there because you’re already drooling. But, just in case, imagine a marinated carrot dog topped with flavorful, savory chili, and all the fixins. It’s the flavors of a classic diner dog, minus the grease. And the shake? Sweet, creamy (without the dairy), and strawberry-filled, it’s the perfect treat to wash it all down.
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Simple Cruisin’
Simple Cruisin’ is streamlined to help you get dinner on the table fast. It’s full of amazing meals like TLT Wraps with Smoky Mayo so you can enjoy a mouthgasmic road trip-inspired adventure, even if you’re overscheduled and stuck at home.
- Crispy Tofu Club Sandwich and Fresh Fruit Cup
- Cheeseburger Mac
- Open-faced Reuben Burger and Cinnamon Applesauce
- Insanely Easy Potato Soup and Thousand Island House Salad
- TLT Wraps with Smoked Sunny Mayo
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