A VB6 day - sample menus

MARK BITTMAN's new book, VB6, includes a 28-day, meal-by-meal plan to keep daily food choices fun, varied and nutritious. Here are some options, referencing recipes in the book:

BREAKFAST: Hot oatmeal; blueberry smoothie; homemade cold cereal with almond milk; or Scrambled Tofu With Tomatoes.

LUNCH: Chickpea Ratatouille and a salad; Creamed Mushrooms on Toast (see recipe); Now-or-Later Vegan Burgers on Daily Salad Bowl; or Vegetable Miso Soup With Squash and Tofu.

SNACK: Homemade Tortilla Crisps; Spiked Guacamole; Kale Chips Lacinato; Beet Candy; Tofu Jerky.

DINNER: Sweet Potato Frittata, with or without bacon; Fisherman's Stew; Hurry Curry With Brussels Sprouts, Red Peppers and Green Beans with D.I.Y. Crusty Bread; or Shrimp Tabouleh With Cooked Kale.

DESSERT: Frozen fruit or sorbet; sweetened yogurt; popcorn.

- Vance Lehmkuhl