Last week came and went and I just plain didn’t get to the meal plan. My apologies. We’re back on track with this week’s line-up. As always, there’s a big emphasis on seasonality, with the start of last-spring/early summer fruits and veggies. Enjoy!
Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
The star of this recipe is the Chipotle Lime Crema that gets spooned over cooked shrimp under a heap of crunchy slaw. You may want to warm up homemade or canned pinto or black beans and embellish with a big spoonful of Mexican salsa.
Summer Vegetable Frittata
It’s not technically summer yet, but I’m breaking out this seasonal favorite anyway. It’s a good thing to make over the weekend to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the week. Feel free to swap the Cheddar for crumbled feta and use other vegetables, such as diced bell peppers and dark leafy greens.
Easy Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Veggies
An easy fix for dinner that’s good warm or cold. It’s flavors are reminiscent of the peanut sauce you might get in a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant, only tossed with noodles and crunchy vegetables. You could also add shredded chicken to the mix if you like.
Cilantro Lime Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
The yogurt marinade does double duty in this recipe by infusing the chicken with flavor and making it uncommonly moist and tender. Pair it with Quinoa Tabbouleh and any grilled vegetables.
Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dressing
The tenderloin is the leanest cut of pork, which makes it a healthy bet for supper. Wrapped in generous lettuce leaves with crisp vegetables and ginger lime dressing…well, it’s darn tasty. The dish is on the light side, so consider adding a side of brown basmati rice or a favorite Asian noodle tossed with fish sauce, sesame oil, and sliced scallion. Folks who don’t eat pork, swap in chicken thighs. Vegetarians could use firm or extra-firm tofu.
Avocado Deviled Eggs
I’m not sure I”ll go back to conventional deviled eggs after discovering this nourishing new way to make them. I encourage you to give it a try! Be sure to use ripe avocado and be prepared that the yolk will have a greenish hue! Any leftovers are tasty smashed into a chunky spread and spooned over toast.
Brown Sugar Roasted Apricots with Crème Fraîche
A four-ingredient dessert that you can throw together in a snap. After your apricots bubble in the oven, just add a spoonful of honey-sweetened crème fraîche and expect to want seconds.
SHOPPING LIST
Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos w/ Chipotle Lime Crema
3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 chipotle pepper en adobo
1 pound raw medium peeled and deveined shrimp
2 limes
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 medium green cabbage
2 medium carrots
3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 corn tortillas
Summer Vegetable Frittata
2 teaspoons extra-virgin onion oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 medium red or yellow onion
1 medium zucchini
1 large ear corn, kernels cut from cob (1 heaping cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup coarsely shredded sharp Cheddar
8 eggs
1 cup milk (whatever kind you have in the fridge)
Easy Noodles with Peanut Sauce
12 ounces dried spaghetti or Asian noodles
1/3 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white/mellow miso paste (optional)
2 1/2 cups diced crunchy raw vegetables, such as carrots, snap peas, cucumber, or bell pepper 3 scallions
1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha
Cilantro Lime Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 small lime (plus optional lime wedges for serving)
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil spray (optional)
Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dressing
1/2 cup lime juice (4 to 5 limes)
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or other favorite hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
1 pound pork tenderloin
1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 English cucumber
1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro
1 large head butter lettuce or Romaine lettuce
Avocado Deviled Eggs
4 eggs
½ small/medium ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced chives
Brown Sugar Roasted Apricots with Crème Fraîche
8 ripe apricots
1 packed tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons roughly chopped pistachios
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 generous teaspoon honey
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