Monday: Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Want a meatless dish that’ll come out to under $10 for a family of four? Look no further than this mouth-watering tofu recipe with peanut butter sauce. When cooking the luscious sauce and the smell hits you, you know you’re in for a treat! Serve over rice noodles with a side of broccoli for a complete meal.
VEGETARIAN
Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Tuesday: Sheet-Pan Kefta with Za’atar Labneh
Your baking sheet will come in handy in this kefta recipe where you cook masala-seasoned lamb (or beef) in a single large patty. Once baked, cut it into individual strips and serve with a cucumber, radish and cherry tomato salad. They’re tender, flavourful and taste great topped with za’atar-spiced labneh and wrapped in warm pita bread.
SHEET-PAN RECIPES
Sheet-Pan Kefta with Za’atar Labneh
Wednesday: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Sausage Meatballs and Bocconcini
For a unique pasta dish that steers clear of the usual tomato sauce, try this recipe on for size! Toss tender anelli pasta with a vibrant homemade broccoli pesto, mini sausage meatballs and pieces of cocktail bocconcini for a creamy dinner the kids won’t reject and that’ll also keep you on budget.
BUDGET RECIPES
Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Sausage Meatballs and Bocconcini
Thursday: Hearty Lentil, Chickpea and Vegetable Soup
Need a weeknight dinner that also reheats well for lunch the next day? This nutritious soup is loaded with vegetables, lentils, chickpeas and spinach, and topped with canned tuna from the pantry. It’s quick and easy to make, and the whole family is sure to enjoy it.
COMFORT FOOD
Hearty Lentil, Chickpea and Vegetable Soup
Friday: Crispy Turkey Strips with Honey-Mustard Sauce
It’s Friday night, and these turkey fingers will get a resounding “yes!” from the kids. Simply bread some turkey strips in panko and then bake them in the oven until crispy and golden. Serve them with a honey-mustard sauce and watch them get devoured in a flash.
WEEKDAY RECIPES
Crispy Turkey Strips with Honey-Mustard Sauce
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