Field Notes #5 - Market Meal Plan

🌿 Day 1 — Strawberry Mint Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 lb thin‑sliced pork loin

• 2 cups sliced strawberries

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

• Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté pork until browned.

2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook 2 min until glazed.

3. Combine strawberries, cucumber, and mint in a bowl.

4. Spoon pork into lettuce leaves; top with strawberry mixture.

5. Season lightly and serve immediately.

🌱 Day 2 — Creamy Pea & Herb Gnocchi with Lemon Zest

Ingredients

• 1 lb potato gnocchi

• 1 cup fresh peas

• ½ cup cream or half‑and‑half

• 2 Tbsp butter

• 1 Tbsp lemon zest

• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

• 1 Tbsp chopped dill

• Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil gnocchi until they float; drain.

2. In a skillet, melt butter; add peas and cook 2 min.

3. Add cream, lemon zest, and herbs; simmer 3 min.

4. Toss gnocchi in sauce; season and serve warm.

🌮 Day 3 — Charred Broccoli & Zucchini Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 small zucchini, sliced

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup shredded greens (cabbage or lettuce)

• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 Tbsp mayo or yogurt

• 6 small tortillas

• Salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Toss broccoli and zucchini with oil, salt, and pepper; roast or grill until charred.

2. Mix greens, cilantro, lime juice, and mayo/yogurt for slaw.

3. Warm tortillas; fill with veggies and slaw.

4. Serve with extra lime wedges.

🍒 Day 4 — Cherry‑Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Crispy New Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs

• 1 cup pitted sweet cherries

• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 1 lb new potatoes, halved

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp chopped herbs (thyme or parsley)

• Salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Roast potatoes with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper at 400°F for 25 min.

2. Sear chicken in a skillet until golden.

3. Add cherries, balsamic, and honey; simmer 10 min until thickened.

4. Brush glaze over chicken; serve with crispy potatoes.

🍓 Day 5 — Raspberry Rhubarb Ginger Stir‑Fry with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed

• 1 cup raspberries

• ½ cup chopped rhubarb

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp chopped mint

• Optional: protein (shrimp, tofu, or chicken)

Instructions

1. Blend raspberries, rhubarb, honey, ginger, and soy sauce; set aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan; stir‑fry asparagus and protein (if using) for 3–4 min.

3. Pour in sauce; cook  2 min until glossy.

4. Sprinkle mint and serve over rice or grains.