Curried Acorn Squash, Plus 4 More Easy Weeknight Meals
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Another week is on the way, so why not make it just a bit easier with a pre-prepared meal plan? We've set the recipes, all you have to do is go to the grocery store. This week, we're taking inspiration from spices like curry and za'atar, and cozy homemade pastas and zesty in-season citrus. Get our latest dinner plan in the gallery below:
February 24, 2017 Dinner Plan
Monday: Curried squash and eggs with raita salad
Ready in: 45 mins. Serves: 4.
Topped with curry and baked to perfection in the oven, these squash wonders are an incredibly delicious, satisfying twist on the classic toad in the hole. Get the recipe for curried acorn squash and salad.
Tuesday: Speedy spaghetti bolognese
Ready in: 35 mins. Serves: 4.
There’s no need to let this bolognese simmer for hours — this recipe is easy to throw together in a few minutes. Pair it with a small caesar salad and a glass of red wine (you’ll already have the bottle opened for the recipe) for a perfect meal. Get the recipe for speedy spaghetti bolognese.
Wednesday: Chipotle roasted chicken and broccoli
Ready in: 40 mins. Serves: 4.
This slightly sweet and spicy chicken and broccoli dish is a one-pan wonder (kitchen clean up just got a lot easier). And, at less than 350 calories a serving, a healthy mid-week meal. Get the recipe for chipotle roasted chicken.
Thursday: Garlic shrimp and feta linguine
Ready in: 20 mins. Serves: 4.
This garlicky shrimp pasta gets a peppery hit from the arugula leaves, balanced with zesty citrus and fresh feta. Bonus: This dish is ready in no time at all (and pairs nicely with a Riesling or Chardonnay). Get the recipe for garlic shrimp and feta linguine.
Friday: Za’atar lamb with grapefruit salad
Ready in: 25 mins. Serves: 4.
Za’atar is an earthy Middle Eastern spice blend — a perfect partner for lamb chops. Serve it with a salad of baby spinach and grapefruits for a nutritious end to your week. Get the recipe for za’atar lamb with grapefruit salad.
Dessert: Homemade Jaffa cake
Ready in: 2 hours (only 20 minutes prep!). Serves: 12.
Throw this orange cake in the oven to bake while you prep dinner. After cooling, drizzle it with creamy chocolate sauce and serve. (Whether you’re indulging a sweets craving, or serving it up at a dinner party, it’s an amazing dessert course.) Get the recipe for homeade jaffa cake.
Watch: How to make shrimp and feta linguine
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