The following seasonal weekly menus are guides to help you design and plan meals. Feel free to make substitutions or additions according to season or health condition. Underlined dishes are to be soaked overnight. Use leftover food from dinner for breakfast or lunch the next day (LO = leftover). Condiments and beverages are to be taken at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Include pickles at lunch and dinner. Dessert for late afternoon snack or after dinner is optional.

SPRING WEEKLY MENU PLAN

Weekday

Breakfast

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

Meal Components

Grain porridge; Vegetables; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean; Vegetable; Soup; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean or fish; Vegetable; Greens; Sea Vegetable; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage; Dessert (optional)

Sunday

Whole Oat Groats; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Rolls; Peas-ful Pea Soup with Squash; Purple Cabbage, Cucumber, Celery, and Apple Pressed Salad

Blanched Sugar Snap Peas

Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso; Savory French Green Lentils; Braised Romaine Lettuce and Fennel; Pickled Mushrooms

Monday

LO Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Lovely Lentil Soup with Greens; Marinated Tempeh; LO Pickled Mushrooms

Pan-Fried Polenta Sticks

Soft Rice with Barley; Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea Burgers; Sautéed Pea Shoots and Mung Bean Sprouts; Sweet and Sour Beets

Tuesday

LO Soft Brown Rice with Barley Porridge; LO Sautéed Pea Shoots and Mung Bean Sprouts

Udon Noodles; Vegan Clam Soup; LO Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea Burgers; LO Sweet and Sour Beets

Corn on the Cob with Umeboshi Paste

Forbidden Rice with Edamame and Orange Zest; Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Walnut, and Lentil Pâté; Steamed Kale; Ume Radish Pickles

Wednesday

LO Forbidden Rice Porridge; Dandelion Greens and Onion Sauté

Sourdough Bread; LO Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Walnut, and Lentil Pâté; Basic Miso Soup; LO Ume Radish Pickles

Rice Cakes with Carrot Onion Butter

Brown Rice Burgers; Garlicky Garbanzo Beans; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

Thursday

LO Brown Rice Porridge; Purple Cabbage and Collards with Caramelized Onions

LO Brown Rice; Humble Hummus; Basic Miso Soup; Sauerkraut

Pan-Fried Mochi with Nori

Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Luscious Lima Beans and Corn; Sauerkraut

Friday

LO Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Udon Noodles; LO Luscious Lima Beans and Corn; Blanched Sugar Snap Peas; Basic Miso Soup

Hazelnut Amasake Kanten Parfait

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad; Turkish Lentil Soup; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower; Sauerkraut

Saturday

Soft Polenta and Peas; Carrot Tops and Scallion Sauté

Pita Sandwiches with Country Tempeh Sausages; LO Turkish Lentil Soup; Purple Cabbage, Cucumber, Celery, and Apple Pressed Salad

Steamed Sourdough Bread; Warm Carrot Juice

Brown Rice Burgers; Aduki Beans, Kombu, and Squash; Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Shiitake Stir Fry

SUMMER WEEKLY MENU PLAN

Weekday

Breakfast

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

Meal Components

Grain porridge; Vegetables; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean; Vegetable; Soup; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean or fish; Vegetable; Greens; Sea Vegetable; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage; Dessert (optional)

Sunday

Amazing Amaranth Porridge with Amasake; Carrot Tops and Scallion Sauté

Brown Rice Burgers; Garbanzo Beans in Mushroom Gravy; Basic Miso Soup; Purple Cabbage, Cucumber, Celery, and Apple Pressed Salad

Pan-Fried Polenta Sticks

Quinoa and Pumpkin Seed Pilaf; Savory French Green Lentils; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Monday

Soft Polenta and Peas; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

LO Quinoa and Pumpkin Seed Pilaf; LO Savory French Green Lentils; Mushroom Cabbage Rolls; Basic Miso Soup

Steamed Bread with Carrot Onion Butter

Brown Rice Burgers; Luscious Lima Beans and Corn; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Tuesday

Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso; LO Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad; LO Luscious Lima Beans and Corn; Basic Miso Soup

Sourdough Bread with Tahini

Mushroom Polenta Burgers; Aduki Beans, Kombu, and Squash; Braised Romaine Lettuce and Fennel

Wednesday

Quinoa with Corn; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

LO Mushroom Polenta Burgers; LO Aduki Beans, Kombu, and Squash; Basic Miso Soup; Red Radish with Ume Kuzu Sauce

Rice Cakes with Almond Butter

Brown Rice with Kidney Beans; Beet and Daikon Nishime with Fresh Dill; Dandelion Greens and Onion Sauté

Thursday

Whole Oats with Amasake; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

LO Brown Rice with Kidney Beans Burrito; Vegan Clam Soup; Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Shiitake Stir Fry

Fresh Berries with a Pinch of Salt

Millet and Quinoa Pilaf with Burdock; Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Walnut, and Lentil Pâté Sautéed Pea Shoots and Mung Beans

Friday

LO Millet and Quinoa Pilaf with Burdock; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Udon Noodles in Clear Broth with Sweet White Miso; LO Roasted Wild Mushroom, Walnut, and Lentil Pâté Sourdough Bread

Pan-Fried Mochi

Soft Rice with Barley; Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea Burgers; Arame with Carrots, Beets, and Onions; Fresh Shiitake, Onion, and Purple Cabbage Sauté

Saturday

LO Soft Rice with Barley; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Pan-Fried Polenta Sticks; LO Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea Burgers; LO Arame with Carrots, Beets, and Onions; Basic Miso Soup

Corn on the Cob with Umeboshi Paste

Brown Rice with Dried Shiitakes; Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

LATE SUMMER WEEKLY MENU PLAN

Weekday

Breakfast

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

Meal Components

Grain porridge; Vegetables; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean; Vegetable; Soup; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean or fish; Vegetable; Greens; Sea Vegetable; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage; Dessert (optional)

Sunday

Whole Oat Groats; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Marinated Tempeh Sandwich; Kabocha Squash and Parsnip Purée; Ume Plum Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Corn on the Cob with Umeboshi Paste; Warm Carrot Juice

Cauliflower Millet Casserole; Garlicky Garbanzo Beans; Arame with Carrots, Beets, and Onions; Pressed Mustard Greens

Monday

LO Cauliflower Millet Casserole; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad; Humble Hummus; Carrot, Cabbage, Burdock, and Daikon Nishime

Roasted Nuts; Sweet Vegetable Tea

Vegetable Shepherd's Pie with Millet Crust; Marinated Tempeh; Mustard Greens and Lemon Sauté Sauerkraut

Tuesday

Quinoa with Corn; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

LO Vegetable Shepherd's Pie with Millet Crust; Marinated Tempeh; Kabocha Squash Parsnip Purée

Rice Cakes with Apple Butter

Soft Rice with Barley; Savory Navy Beans and Wild Mushrooms; Beet and Daikon Nishime with Fresh Dill

Wednesday

LO Soft Rice with Barley; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Noodles with Veggie Kuzu Sauce; Cauliflower, Portobello Mushroom, and Garbanzo Bean Stew

Walnut and Chestnut Pâté Pita Bread; Sweet Vegetable Tea

Millet Croquettes; Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash; Veggie Greens Rolls, served with Ume Plum Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Thursday

LO Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Steamed Watercress and Carrots

Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Rolls; Bladderwrack Vegetable Soup

Mushroom Cabbage Rolls; Warm Amasake

Brown Rice Burgers; Garlicky Garbanzo Beans; Red Radish with Ume Kuzu Sauce

Friday

LO Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Mock Macaroni and “Cheese”; LO Garlicky Garbanzo Beans; Clear Broth with Sweet White Miso

Sweet Brown Rice Sushi

Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Tempeh with Arame, Shiitake, and Onion Gravy; Purple Cabbage and Collards with Caramelized Onions

Saturday

LO Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Dandelion Greens and Onion Sauté

Vegetable Pizza; Carrot Ginger Soup

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Fried Rice with Wild Nori; Black Soybeans with Chestnuts; Fresh Shiitake, Onion, and Purple Cabbage Sauté

FALL WEEKLY MENU PLAN

Weekday

Breakfast

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

Meal Components

Grain porridge; Vegetables; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean; Vegetable; Soup; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean or fish; Vegetable; Greens; Sea Vegetable; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage; Dessert (optional)

Sunday

Mochi Waffles with Berry Lemon Sauce; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Noodles with Veggie Kuzu Sauce; Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea Burgers; Carrot Ginger Soup; Pressed Mustard Greens

Rice Cakes with Apple Butter

Roasted Squash Stuffed with Brown Rice Nut Pilaf; Black Soybeans with Chestnuts; Purple Cabbage and Collards with Caramelized Onions

Monday

Whole Oat Groats; Carrot Onion Butter; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

LO Roasted Squash Stuffed with Brown Rice Nut Pilaf; LO Black Soybeans with Chestnuts; Basic Miso Soup; Pressed Salad with Carrot, Radish, and Cucumber

Carrot Salad with Raisins; Steamed Sourdough Bread

Brown Rice Burgers; Savory Navy Beans and Wild Mushrooms; Hijiki, Squash, and Onion Sauté Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Tuesday

Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Steamed Watercress and Carrots

LO Brown Rice Burgers; LO Savory Navy Beans; Glazed Baby Carrots; Clear Broth with Sweet White Miso

Vegan Hijiki Caviar; Brown Rice Crackers

Soft Rice with Barley; Baked Kidney Beans with Shiitake, Burdock, and Onion Gravy; Mustard Greens and Lemon Sauté

Wednesday

LO Soft Rice with Barley; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Rolls; LO Baked Kidney Beans with Shiitake, Burdock, and Onion Gravy; Basic Miso Soup

Warm Amasake

Brown Rice with Dried Shiitakes; Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash; Fresh Shiitake, Onion, and Purple Cabbage Sauté

Thursday

LO Brown Rice with Dried Shiitakes; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

Udon Noodles in Clear Broth with Sweet White Miso; LO Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Roasted Nuts

Brown Rice Burgers; Steamed Watercress and Carrots; Aduki Beans, Kombu, and Squash; Carrot Tops and Scallion Sauté

Friday

Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso; Fresh Shiitake, Onion, and Purple Cabbage Sauté

Mock Macaroni and “Cheese”; Carrot and Burdock Kimpira; Passion Beet Borscht

Pan-Fried Mochi with Nori

Quinoa and Pumpkin Seed Pilaf; Harvest Stew with Irish Moss; Mustard Greens and Lemon Sauté

Saturday

LO Quinoa and Pumpkin Seed Pilaf; Steamed Watercress and carrots

Millet Porridge with Vegetables, LO Harvest Stew with Irish Moss

Trail Mix

Brown Rice with Kidney Beans; Nishime with Carrot, Daikon, and Burdock

WINTER WEEKLY MENU PLAN

Weekday

Breakfast

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

Meal Components

Grain porridge; Vegetables; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean; Vegetable; Soup; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage

Grain; Bean or fish; Vegetable; Greens; Sea Vegetable; Pickle; Condiment; Beverage; Dessert (optional)

Sunday

Buckwheat Pancakes; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Noodles with Veggie Kuzu Sauce; Vegan Clam Soup

Steamed Sourdough Bread with Carrot Onion Butter

Brown Rice with Kidney Beans; Carrot and Burdock Kimpira; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu; Land and Sea Vegetable Salad

Monday

Whole Oat Groats; Mustard Greens and Lemon Sauté

LO Brown Rice with Kidney Beans; LO Carrot and Burdock Kimpira; Basic Miso Soup

Pan-Fried Mochi

Soft Rice with Barley; Savory Navy Beans and Wild Mushrooms; Root Vegetables and Sea Palm; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

Tuesday

LO Soft Rice with Barley; Steamed Watercress and Carrots

Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Rolls; LO Root Vegetables and Sea Palm; Basic Miso Soup

Warm Amasake

Millet and Quinoa Pilaf with Burdock; Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash; Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Wednesday

LO Millet Porridge with Vegetables; Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Shoyu

Udon Noodles in Clear Broth with Sweet White Miso; LO Black Soybeans, Lotus Root, and Kabocha Squash

Roasted Nuts

Brown Rice with Dried Shiitakes; Savory French Green Lentils; Baked Daikon, Turnip, and Rutabaga with Almond Kuzu Sauce; Purple Cabbage and Collards with Caramelized Onions

Thursday

Brown Rice Porridge with Shiitakes and Miso, Blanched Collards with Ume Vinegar

Millet Croquettes; LO Savory French Green Lentils; Bladderwrack Vegetable Soup

Rice Cakes with Almond Butter

Forbidden Rice with Edamame and Orange Zest; Country Tempeh Sausages; Boiled Salad with Carrots, Broccoli, and Cauliflower

Friday

Whole Oat Groats; Kale, Green Beans, and Carrots with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

LO Forbidden Rice with Edamame and Orange Zest; LO Country Tempeh Sausages; Basic Miso Soup

Popcorn

Brown Rice Burgers; Garbanzo Beans in Mushroom Gravy; Carrot, Cabbage, Burdock, and Daikon Nishime; Pressed Salad with Cucumber

Saturday

Soft Rice with Barley; Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Shiitake Stir Fry

Fried Rice with Wild Nori; LO Garbanzo Beans in Mushroom Gravy; Red Radish with Ume Kuzu Sauce; Basic Miso Soup

Trail Mix

Cauliflower Millet Casserole; Aduki Beans, Kombu, and Squash; Beet and Daikon Nishime with Fresh Dill

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