Weeknight Rescue//March 13, 2025

Turkey chickpea pita smash burgers

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

Pork lettuce wraps with dressing and peanuts on the side

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

Cast iron skillet with spaghetti and clambs

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

Turkey chickpea pita 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

Coconut Lime Chickpea Stew

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

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

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.

Comments

Post Your Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *