👉 This Thursday meal plan is designed to be gentle on your digestive system while still offering comfort and warmth. Enjoy a mild potato soup, soft bibim noodles with low spice, and stir-fried beef with vegetables — perfectly balanced for Crohn’s-friendly care.
👥 Target
- 🔹 Crohn’s patients craving soft, satisfying meals
- 🔹 Anyone seeking low-fat, non-irritating Korean dishes
📊 Thursday Menu Overview
| Meal | Dish | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Clear Potato Soup | 250 kcal |
| Lunch | Mild Bibim Noodles (Low Gochujang) | 450 kcal |
| Dinner | Beef Stir-fry with Vegetables + Rice | 500 kcal |
| Snack | Banana | 100 kcal |
| Total | - | 1,300 kcal |
📝 Ingredient List
🍽️ Core Ingredients
- Beef (thinly sliced) - 100g
- Potato - 1 medium
- Cooked white rice - 1 bowl (150g)
- Somyeon (thin wheat noodles) - 100g
- Banana - 1
🥦 Vegetables & Garnishes
- Onion - 1/4 piece
- Carrot - 1/4 piece
- Zucchini - 1/4 piece
- Cucumber - 1/2 piece (for noodles)
- Green onion - 1/2 stalk
- Lettuce - optional
🥛 Condiments
- Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil - 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide - 1 tsp
- Gochujang (low spice) - 1 tsp (optional)
🛋️ Storage Tips
- Beef: Refrigerate for 2–3 days or freeze
- Somyeon: Store dry at room temperature
- Potatoes: Store in a cool, dark place
🌟 Recipe Instructions
🍽️ Breakfast - Clear Potato Soup
- Peel and dice 1 potato. Thinly slice 1/4 onion.
- In a pot, stir-fry onion in a bit of sesame oil.
- Add potato and water (about 2 cups). Boil until soft.
- Season with a small amount of salt or soy sauce.
🍲 Lunch - Mild Bibim Noodles
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- Boil somyeon noodles until soft. Rinse in cold water and drain.
- Slice cucumber thinly. Optional: add shredded carrot or zucchini.
- Mix gochujang (if tolerated), sesame oil, and oligosaccharide into a mild sauce.
- Toss noodles with sauce and top with cucumber.
🥗 Dinner - Beef Stir-fry with Vegetables + Rice
- Slice beef and vegetables evenly.
- Stir-fry onion and carrot first, then add beef and remaining veggies.
- Cook until beef is done and veggies are tender.
- Season with soy sauce and a drop of sesame oil. Serve with rice.
🍜 Snack - Banana
- Peel and enjoy as a gentle, energy-boosting snack.
💡 Gentle Digestion Tips
- Use low-spice gochujang or skip it entirely.
- Thin noodles are easier to digest than thick ones.
- Choose lean beef and stir-fry briefly to preserve tenderness.
🙏 Wrap-Up
Thursday meals can be gentle and flavorful. This plan keeps it light, warm, and satisfying.
Ready for the weekend? Let's stay on track!
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📍 View the complete 1-week Crohn’s meal plan