What's for Dinner?

Simple and satisfying meals to get you through the week

IDEA #1

Zoodle Spaghetti Pesto

Active time: 15 min.

Total time: 30 min.

Serves: 4

Add spinach to basil pesto for an extra dose of earthy flavor

4 oz. spaghetti

16 oz. zucchini noodles

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1 cup baby spinach

1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan

1⁄4 cup + 1 Tbs. olive oil

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 In pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente, adding zoodles during last 1 min. of cooking time. Drain well.

2 In food processor, puree basil, spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, 1⁄4 cup oil, garlic, 1⁄4 tsp. salt and 1⁄4 tsp. pepper until almost smooth. In skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil over medium; add tomatoes. Cover; cook, shaking skillet, until tomatoes start to burst, 2–3 min. Stir in pasta mixture and pesto. Transfer to serving plates.

Per serving: 370 cal. 9g pro. 30g carb. 3g fiber 5g sug. 5mg chol. 270mg sod. 25g total fat 4g sat. fat

IDEA #2

Sesame Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Active time: 25 min.

Total time: 25 min.

Serves: 4

A splash of fresh lime juice gives the sauce a zingy pop

3 Tbs. toasted sesame oil

2 Tbs. soy sauce

2 tsp. fresh lime juice

1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips 4 cups cooked vegetables, such as broccoli florets and baby corn