These Weeknight Dinners Are Both Versatile and Delicious

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We all know the struggle – you’re tired from a long day at the office and the last thing you want to do is spend an hour cooking dinner. With these versatile recipes, you’ve got plenty of options for weeknight dinners from Monday to Friday.

A Two-Sided Take On Your Average Noodle Bowl

This noodle recipe is not only quick, it’s versatile. For the healthier option, fill a bowl with a cup or two of precooked noodles. Some of our favorites are zucchini and sweet potato noodles but really, you can spiralize just about any veggie. If you’re a bit hungrier, opt for a whole wheat fettuccine noodle, which takes just about 10 minutes to cook from start to finish. While that’s boiling, stir in the ingredients for the sauce – a bit of dry white wine, unsalted butter, oil (avocado was used in this recipe), garlic powder, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add some precooked shrimp on top for that punch of protein and you’ve got yourself a tasty 20-minute meal.

“Better Than P.F. Chang’s” Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

These lettuce wraps are great for those who are watching their calorie or carbohydrate intake (or, if you had a late lunch and want a little snack before bedtime!). To avoid soggy lettuce boats, be sure to pick out a crisp head of lettuce, though prepackaged lettuce boats also work here. Now for the filling, a pre-made Indian-inspired curried cauliflower salad from Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in the area, simply mix together roasted potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas with a bit of green peas, olive oil, and Indian spices. Scoop some into your wrap and enjoy with a bit of sriracha! If you’re a bit hungrier but still want the lettuce wrap filling, swap out the greens for a hearty whole-wheat pita.