Monday: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
For a Monday-friendly taco recipe that’s fresh, flavourful and easy to cook, start by coating shrimp in a light panko and spice breading and then cooking them in the air fryer. They’ll come out wonderfully golden and crispy! Serve in a tortilla with a tangy avocado purée and a bright mango and red bell pepper salsa, and you’ve got a sunny dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Tuesday: Ramen Noodles with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Peanut Sauce
Looking for a simple meal to enjoy on a busy weeknight that’ll bring everyone to the table? Boil some eggs and then cook the ramen noodles and edamame in the same pot, which makes for fewer dishes to wash later. And then make the sauce by thickening peanut butter with the cooking water. It’s fuss free, satiating and budget friendly, too!
Budget Recipes
Ramen Noodles with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Peanut Sauce
Wednesday: Tuscan Chicken
If you need something tasty to help you climb over that mid-week hump, then this delicious Italian-inspired meal is right for you. It features tender chicken in a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach, cream and Parmesan, making it a recipe worth adding to your weeknight rotation.
Italian Cuisine
Tuscan Chicken
Thursday: Meal-Sized Air Fryer Merguez and Kale Salad
Hearty salads like this one always hit the spot. They’re a great weeknight option as they usually require minimal cooking, are loaded with tasty ingredients and have great textural contrast. In this recipe, cook the sausages, tomatoes and onions together in the air fryer and then combine with kale, golden raisins and pita chips. Toss in a dressing consisting of plain yogurt, oil and lemon zest, and dinner is served!
Meal Salads
Meal-Sized Air Fryer Merguez and Kale Salad
Friday: Pulled Tofu Sliders
Pulled Tofu Sliders With affordable tofu as the main source of protein and a barbecue sauce made of fridge staples, nothing could be simpler on a Friday night than these adorable sliders. Serve two per person with a fresh salad on the side to make it a complete meal, and the family is sure to ask for these again and again.
Tofu, Soy and Co.
Pulled Tofu Sliders
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