Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What to Cook (Jan 25)
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Weeknight Dinner Meal Plan: We’re making Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners this week. Filled with flavors of the Southwest, these 5-ingredient dinners (or less) are delicious, family friendly and mostly quick!
I hope you’ve had a fantastic week. It’s certainly been eventful in the U.S. — if you’re into watching the news!
While January temperatures have been average in Seattle, we’re looking at a week of super-cold (at least for us) overnight lows. But even so, I found a lone tulip bulb that has broken through the soil in a protected corner of the yard. A sweet promise of spring.
For now, I’m wearing my cozy sweaters, and thick socks… and baking up a storm.
It’s what winter is all about… at least for me. Well… that and a cup of warm Lemon Ginger Tea, a can’t-put-down, page-turner-novel, and a roaring fire.
What makes winter for you?
In thinking about this upcoming week’s menus, I realized we hadn’t done 5-ingredient dinners in a while. And for those of you, like me, who are relying heavily on grocery delivery, it seems like a great week for fewer ingredient weeknight dinners!
Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners
These healthy 5-ingredient dinners lean heavily on Mexican inspired foods. Which for me are delightfully packed with flavor, texture, and veggies. For those of you who love Asian inspired food — and a French classic, there’s something for you too.
Monday is a super easy and fast Stuffed Potato recipe with avocado, beans and salsa. If russet potatoess aren’t your thing, consider swapping for a sweet potato.
For Tuesday, we have a 4-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole that’s also quick and easy.
I promised an Asian inspired dinner. On Wednesday we’re making Quick Mu Shu Pork Wraps that are always a family favorite.
French and seafood lovers will appreciate the simplicity of Thursday’s dinner. These individual Salmon en Papillotes are easy to make with parchment paper, keeping the fish moist and tender. It’s a simple one-“pot” packet dinner.
Friday is fun night and these Chipolte Chicken Taquitos will have everyone running to the table. Bake or fry them, they’re simple, quick, and delicious.
Since this week’s dinner ideas were heavily inspired by Mexican cuisine, I couldn’t help but include my favorite Mexican Chocolate Cookies for the treat.
Have a wonderful week!
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Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What to Cook (Jan 25)
Monday: Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa and Beans
Tuesday: 4 Ingredient Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Wednesday: Quick Mu Shu Pork
Thursday: Easy Salmon en Papillote
Friday: Chipolte Chicken Taquitos
Treat: Mexican Chocolate Cookies
Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What to Cook (Jan 25)
Monday: Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans
"Taco night meets baked potato night with this simple recipe for loaded baked potatoes with salsa, beans and avocado. This easy, healthy family dinner comes together with just 10 minutes of active time, so you can make it on even the busiest of weeknights. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets."
Tuesday: 4-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
"With just four basic ingredients you can have a Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole ready to go in the oven -- with only 5 minutes of prep time! Easy, nutritious, and family-friendly weeknight dinners don't get any faster than this!"
Wednesday: Quick Mu Shu Pork Recipe
“Like Chinese-style soft tacos, this fast dish of sautéed ready-to-use coleslaw mix and tender ground pork will become a fun family favorite.”
Thursday: Easy Salmon en Papillote
"Salmon en Papillote is an easy preparation for a healthy, flavorful, and aromatic dinner!" Made in individual packets, it becomes essentially a one-pot Thursday dinner!
Friday: 5-Ingredient Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
"Crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-incredibly easy, these chipotle pepper flavored chicken taquito roll-ups call for just 5 ingredients and can be baked or fried for a super fast" Friday night dinner. Add greens!
Treat: Mexican Chocolate Cookies
As the weeknight dinner has elements of Mexican cuisine, I couldn't help but think of these oh-so-yummy Mexican Chocolate Cookies!
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