20 Minute Dinners Meal Plan | Week of June 29

This week's dinner menu is filled with quick, summer-friendly meals to carry us right into the 4th of July weekend. We're keeping things colorful, simple, and full of flavor with noodles, a hearty quinoa casserole, pasta, fish, and a fresh Southwest chicken salad for Friday. And because it's a holiday week, we're ending with a cool and creamy berry treat that's just right for warm summer days.

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If you're planning for the 4th

If you're planning a 4th of July menu, you may also want to save a few easy ideas for the weekend. I've gathered some favorites in these Easy 4th of July Cookout Recipes and 4th of July Desserts. Reader favorites this season include a Simple Berry Trifle, a festive 4th of July Snack Mix, and this Fourth of July Snack Board has always been popular at our gatherings!

20 Minute Dinners Menu & Serving Ideas

Here's what's on the menu this week:

• Monday: Quick Curried Singapore Noodles - Serve with sliced cucumbers, fresh lime wedges, and extra herbs for a quick meatless dinner.
• Tuesday: Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bowls - Add a crisp green salad, avocado slices, salsa, or tortilla chips on the side.
• Wednesday: 20 Minute Sausage Pasta - Keep it simple with a summer salad.
• Thursday: 15 Minute Spanish Baked Cod Recipe - Serve with rice, couscous, roasted potatoes, or a simple tomato cucumber salad.
• Friday: Southwest Chicken Salad - A perfect start to the holiday weekend. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh fruit, or warm cornbread.
• Treat: No-Churn Berry Ice Cream - Make ahead and tuck into the freezer for an easy summer dessert.
• Holiday Sip: A Revolutionary Tea Honoring America's 250th - A refreshing Liberty Tea made with summer herbs, inspired by the teas of the American Revolution. Serve chilled over ice for a simple, meaningful drink heading into the 4th of July weekend.

Have a beautiful summer week!

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This Week's Recipes

1

Vegan Curried Singapore Noodles

These easy yet delicious Vegan Curried Singapore Noodles is a quick noodle dish packed with vegetables and spice. Made with rice noodles and your favorite curry powder these simple Singapore Noodles are ready in under 20 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights!

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Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bowls

These Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Bowls are a hearty, one-pot dinner packed with classic enchilada flavor, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and chicken. Make them in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stovetop, then finish with your favorite toppings.

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3

20 Minute Sausage Pasta Recipe

This Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Zucchini is a 20-minute wonder that's easy to make with simple ingredients. Delicious, quick and easy, and full of simple flavor.

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4

15 Minute Spanish Baked Cod Recipe

An easy 15-minute Spanish baked cod made with paprika, lemon, and garlic. Simple ingredients, tender fish, and bold flavor make this a perfect weeknight dinner.

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5

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Enjoy this zesty Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, mixed greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and crispy strips. Plus, a healthier southwest salad dressing.

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6

Summer Berry No-Churn Ice Cream

This Summer Berry No-Churn Ice Cream is a creamy, 4-ingredient frozen dessert made without an ice cream maker. Filled with fresh berry flavor and easy to make ahead, it's a simple cold dessert for summer gatherings, cookouts, and warm days.

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7

Liberty Tea: Herbal Tea Recipe

This Liberty Tea recipe is a colonial-inspired herbal infusion made with dried mint, thyme, rosemary, and strawberries. Serve it warm or iced with honey, maple syrup, lemon, or fresh mint.

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Meal Prep Tips

A little prep at the beginning of the week makes these summer dinners even easier. Chop vegetables for the Singapore noodles and Southwest chicken salad, wash and dry greens, and keep fresh herbs, limes, and salad toppings ready in the refrigerator.

For Tuesday's casserole, cook or shred the chicken ahead if you're not using rotisserie chicken. You can also measure the quinoa, enchilada sauce, beans, and seasonings so the recipe comes together quickly.

Midweek, check that you have pasta, sausage, and cod ready to go. The pasta and fish dinners are both quick, which is always welcome before a holiday weekend. If you're planning ahead for the 4th of July, this is also a good time to make the No-Churn Berry Ice Cream, prep a snack mix, or gather herbs for a pitcher of chilled Liberty Tea. The tea can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator, making it an easy and meaningful holiday sip to serve with cookout recipes, summer salads, or desserts.

If you're planning for the 4th of July weekend, this is also a good time to make the No-Churn Berry Ice Cream, prep a snack mix, or gather herbs for a pitcher of chilled Liberty Tea. The tea can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator, making it an easy and meaningful holiday sip to serve with cookout recipes, summer salads, or desserts.

Find More Quick Meal Plan Ideas

For more healthy dinner inspiration, browse my past weekly meal plans!