Weeknight Rescue//Week 31//Summer 2023
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Aaaand we’re back. I took a two-week summer break from the meal plan, but I’m back on track with today’s lineup. I hope you find a few things to cook up this week. Bon appetit!
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SUMMER ROLLS W/ PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
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We make these year-round, but they’re especially appealing during the warm weather months. You can make the rolls ahead of time or set out the ingredients and let everyone do their own. The just-slightly spicy peanut sauce is excellent for dipping the tasty rolls. If you want a side dish, make a simple green salad with Carrot Miso Dressing.
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LAZY GIRL’S ENCHILADA PIE
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Built on a foundation of summer produce, now is a great time to make this simple enchilada casserole. I call it “lazy” because you layer all of the ingredients instead of rolling up each individual enchilada. Any Mexican sides are fair game: sour cream, guacamole, pinto beans, extra salsa. You can serve as a one-dish dinner or add a salad on the side (the taco salad below — with or without the turkey — or this one would both be great).
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TURKEY TACO SALAD WITH CUMIN LIME DRESSING
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A satisfying, crunchy chopped salad tossed with old-school turkey taco meat. Top with crumbled tortilla chips and you’ve got a main dish meal on your hands that makes a terrific summer meal.
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BEEF AND MUSHROOM BLENDED BURGER
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My preferred way to do a summer burger! Its part-beef, part-mushrooms, all delicious. Even folks who aren’t mushroom lovers will be surprised how tender and tasty this is.
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EGGPLANT MEATBALLS WITH TEMPEH IN TOMATO SAUCE
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Even though you can buy eggplant year-round, it’s never better than it is during the summer. It’s also excellent in these vegetarian meatballs paired with homemade or store-bought marinara sauce. Heat up a baguette to set on the table for sopping up all the goodies.
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LIGHTER GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
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I made a giant batch of this dressing for a party last weekend and it was a real hit. It’s a terrific way to dress a salad, use as a veggie dip, or serve alongside roasted summer vegetables. If you have a copy of my cookbook PREP, there’s a variation on this recipe that uses ripe avocado in place of some of the sour cream. Also delish!
YOGURT PARFAIT ON A PLATE
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The farmers’ market is teaming with local berries and this is one delicious way to enjoy them. It’s a pretty presentation and means you get a little bit of everything in each bite.
SHOPPING LIST
Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
3 ounces thin rice vermicelli noodles
1 cup coarsely grated carrots
1 cup mung bean sprouts
8 ounces medium peeled, deveined cooked shrimp
2 avocados
1/2 English cucumber
Several sprigs fresh mint leaves
Several sprigs fresh cilantro leaves
Ten 8 to 9-inch rice paper sheets
1/3 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 small clove garlic
1-2 squirts Sriracha
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)
Lazy Girl’s Enchilada Pie
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red or yellow onion
2 medium zucchini
2 ears corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 lime
Nine 6-inch corn tortillas
One 15-ounce can low- or non-fat refried black or pinto beans
One 15-ounce can mild green enchilada sauce
2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
1 pound ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 head Romaine lettuce
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
1/3 English cucumber
5 radishes
1/2 large avocado
1 cup coarsely grated sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Handful corn tortilla chips
Eggplant Meatballs with Tempeh in Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 pounds eggplant
6 ounces tempeh
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino cheese or vegan Parmesan
1/3 cup dried currants
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Lighter Green Goddess Dressing
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lemon
1 medium cloves garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 1 small anchovy (optional)
Yogurt Parfait on a Plate
(1 serving, scale up as needed)
2/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup granola
1/2 heaping cup blueberries
2 dates
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
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