5 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes, Including Squash And Lentil Soup
This week dinner covers all the bases, from a hearty squash and lentil soup, to an easy grain bowl, sheet pan dinner, pasta-night special and more. And the best part? It's all ready in 45 minutes or less (except the spaghetti — you don't want to rush the sauce).
Monday: Red lentil coconut-miso soup
Ready in: 35 min. Serves: 8.
A hearty, healthy soup that makes enough for lunch-time leftovers (for the whole family) tomorrow. Kitchen tip: Look for pre-washed, pre-chopped kale in the supermarket to cut down on prep time. Get our red lentil coconut-miso soup recipe.
Tuesday: Hoisin chicken rice bowl
Ready in: 40 min. Serves: 4.
Keep your dinner game strong (and healthy) with a grain bowl packed with chicken, broccoli, brown rice, orange slices and cashews—plus a drizzle or sriracha for heat. Get our hoisin chicken rice bowl recipe.
Wednesday: Pan-fried mackerel with potato-watercress salad
Ready in: 30 min. Serves: 4.
Tonight it’s all about easy pan-frying. Crispy-skinned fish paired with a rustic side salad of sautéed potatoes and bacon with fresh greens. Get our pan-fried mackerel and potato salad recipe.
Thursday: Sheet pan tofu with sesame and roasted vegetables and chili-garlic sauce
Ready in: 45 min. Serves: 4.
Looking for an easy and speedy meal option tonight? Toss everything onto a sheet pan, bake and voila! A delicious, minimal-mess meal that’s ready in no time. Get our recipe for sheet pan tofu with sesame and roasted vegetables.
Friday: Classic spaghetti and meatballs
Ready in: 1 hour. Serves: 6.
A pasta-night classic you can master on the first try. From the homemade sauce to tasty beef and pork meatballs, it’s a cozy meal you can enjoy any night of the week. Get the recipe for our classic spaghetti and meatballs.
Dessert: Classic apple muffins
Ready in: 35 min. Serves: 12.
Golden muffins filled with sweet chunks of apple are perfect for the cold days of winter. Get our classic apple muffins recipe.
Published December 2018; updated November 2021
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