We’ve got good stuff in the line-up this week, including pan of four-ingredient enchiladas, my newish-to-the-blog pita smashburgers (YUM), and a creamy chocolate cherry smoothie that’s packed with goodness. Bon appetit!
4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Enchiladas
You can’t get much simpler than this recipe (with the exception of my 2-ingredient black bean soup). With just four ingredients, it’s a snap to make. Plus, it’s got an excellent balance of flavors, with the sweetness of the potatoes playing off the heat of the enchilada sauce. Also, cheese!!
Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dressing
These lettuce wraps are bright and fresh with a killer ginger lime dressing to finish. For folks who don’t eat pork, swap in boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Vegetarians can use firm or extra-firm tofu.
Weeknight Spaghetti with Clams
I have a couple of cans of clams in my pantry right now and it’s high time I use them. This is going on my “to-cook” list for the week. It’s simple, affordable weeknight cooking that is just right with a green salad (and this dressing) on the side.
Turkey Chickpea Smash Burgers
This dish takes the turkey burger to the next level. Chickpeas and fresh spinach get blended into ground turkey along with dill and other seasonings. A generous swipe of Greek yogurt, crisp salad, and fresh mint just before serving pulls it together. Tip: instead of making the recipe as is, you can also cook slider-sized patties to refrigerate or freeze for quick lunches or suppers during the week.
Coconut Lime Chickpea Curry
This is everything you want in a cozy stew: filling, flavorful, and nourishing. Chickpeas do double duty in this dish by serving as its foundation as well as a crispy topping to scatter on at the very finish.
Chocolate Cherry Bomb Smoothie
The latest addition to my smoothie line-up, this creamy number packs more than 30 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber with no added sugar. The cherries add natural sweetness while cacao adds rich, chocolate flavor plus it has a heap of fresh spinach.
Vegetarian Chinese Chickenless Salad
This is a quick and dirty lunch that works for kids and grown-ups and is a good one to pack up to go. You can chop up the greens and veggies on the weekend to use for the next day or two. Assembly is pretty quick.
SHOPPING LIST
4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Enchiladas
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
8 small 6-inch corn tortillas
2 cups green enchilada sauce
2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dressing
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
Spaghetti and Clams
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 large cloves garlic
Four 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams in clam juice
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1-2 lemons
Big pinch red pepper flakes
Turkey Chickpea Smash Burgers
One 15-ounce can chickpeas
¾ cup crumbled feta (3 1/2 ounces)
1 generous handful fresh spinach
½ cup roughly chopped fresh dill
4 scallions
1 large lemon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound ground turkey or other ground poultry/meat
6 whole-wheat pitas
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups shredded hearts of Romaine lettuce
1 cup diced English or Persian cucumber
2 medium tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¾ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
Coconut Lime Chickpea Curry
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
2 large cloves garlic
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas
Two 13.5-ounce cans organic light coconut milk
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 bunch kale
2 tablespoons lime juice
To garnish: 3/4 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, 1 cup crispy/crunchy salted chickpeas
Chocolate Cherry Bomb Smoothie
3/4 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
1 tablespoon raw cacao or cocoa powder
1 big handful baby spinach (about 1 packed cup)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
3 ice cubes
1 scoop unsweetened, unflavored protein powder or 3 tbsp collagen peptides (see notes)
Vegetarian Chinese Chickenless Salad
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 large carrot
½ cup cooked edamame
8 ounces baked tofu
3 green onions
¼ cup cilantro
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
¼ cup crispy wonton strips or toasted nuts or peanuts
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