It’s going to be a busy week around here (my baby is graduating high school!) and I suspect that may be the case for many of you. As such, I honed in on easier recipes for the week, including Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, my so simple Lavash Pizza, and a Cottage Cheese Dip that is my kind of comfort food.
Beef and Mushroom Blended Burgers
These days, when a burger craving hits, this is my go-to recipe. It’s a blend of mostly beef with some finely chopped mushrooms. The mushrooms blend in seamlessly and make for a lighter and very juicy burger. Add whatever fixings you like and these crispy sweet potatoes on the side.
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Make a big pot of these tried-and-true slow cooker pinto beans to use a spring board for supper. Make it “beans and rice” night or taco night and add any favorite fixings: tortillas, cheese, salsa, guacamole, pickled jalapeños and so on. You’ll undoubtedly have leftovers, so enjoy those for lunch or breakfast topped with a fried egg and hot sauce.
Prosciutto Arugula Lavash Pizza
Dinner doesn’t get any easier that this pizza, built on whole-wheat lavash (which works deliciously as a quick crust). A big salad on the side is standard in our house, made with the season’s first cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers.
Easy Chicken Paillard
Have dinner on the table in no time. This no-fuss meal is a lot lighter than its more traditional twin. Add roasted veggies, a simple grain dish, or a tossed salad to fill out your plate. If you have any leftovers, lunch the next day will be equally delicious.
Pasta with Asparagus, Peas, Lemon, and Crème Fraîche
A bright, springy pasta that’s packed with vegetables and just enough luscious crème fraîche to make you want seconds. Pair it with a simple arugula or green salad with this vinaigrette. For dessert? How about a plate of fresh strawberries and a dark chocolate bar to share.
Easy Cottage Cheese Dip
This is a good one to whip and set out before dinner to tide everyone over. It’s nourishing and comforting. I also eat this for lunch on the regular.
Super Green Smoothie
This smoothie is another tasty way to reboot your routine. It’s packed with nutrient-rich fruits and veggies and so tasty, it goes down easy.
SHOPPING LIST // WEEK 23
Beef and Mushroom Blended Burger
1/3 pound cremini or white button mushrooms
3/4 pound lean ground beef
Four whole grain Flatout Foldits or favorite burger buns
Favorite burger fixings, such as ketchup, tomato, lettuce, pickled onions, etc.
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
1 pound dried pinto beans (2.5 cups)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Plus any favorite fixings to turn a pot of beans into taco night: avocado, sour cream, salsa, rice, cheese, and tortillas
Prosciutto Arugula Lavash Pizza
One 14.5-ounce can diced, unsalted tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Four 8×10-inch pieces whole wheat lavash bread
1 1/3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups arugula or baby spinach
4 to 6 thin slices prosciutto
Chicken Paillard
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large half breasts)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers in brine
Pasta with Asparagus, Peas, Lemon, and Crème Fraîche
12 ounces dried pasta, such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup thinly sliced spring onions (or thinly sliced red onion or shallots)Crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound asparagus
6 ounces snap peas
2/3 cup fresh or frozen English peas
1 lemon
3 tablespoons crème fraîche
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish
Easy Cottage Cheese Dip
One 16-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use light Best Foods)
3 tablespoons parsley
¼ cup red onion
Super Green Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened macadamia nut milk (or other favorite milk)
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 small orange
1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot
1 cup baby spinach
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