Hi friends! Sorry it has been a bit since my last dinner menu. We were traveling at the beginning of the month (so needed) and are now getting back in our rhythm and new summer routine. And to be honest, it has been hard to feel motivated and create with a lot of what is going on in the world right now. I know recipes and dinners are not important in the grand scheme of things. But here we are… still having to feed our families (and very fortunate to have that privilege). Trying to find glimmers of positive anywhere I can these days. I hope you are all hanging in there.
So dinners. I need fast and easy meals in the summer so that I am not spending too much time in a warm kitchen. That’s what you’ll find below. These take less than 30 mins to make. I hope you enjoy the ideas. x
Monday ~ Zucchini and summer squash pasta. This is one of my favorite summer meals because it comes together very quickly and we can use our own homegrown zucchini and squash. Serve with a side salad – more fresh goodness.
Tuesday ~ Taco night! Almost every Tuesday is some sort of taco or Mexican dish. This week I’ll be making a lentil and walnut base for the tacos and I always serve with lots of toppings (corn, red cabbage, salsa, olives, vegan queso, cashew cream, hot sauce, lettuce, etc.)
Wednesday ~ Fried zucchini blossoms and a plethora of veggies. We have lots of zucchini blossoms in our garden right now so I’ll be frying them up! This is one of our summer traditions and my kids always look forward to this dinner. I serve with a platter of fresh veg, hummus, fruit, olives… whatever else I have on hand. It’s always a hodge-podge dinner but so delicious.
Thursday ~ Simple tofu scramble night with a side of toast, Beyond sausage, and fresh fruit. Thursdays are usually breakfast for dinner in our house and we have been on a scramble kick.
Friday ~ Banza chickpea pizza night. I love their frozen chickpea crusts so much. We add our own sauce and toppings and it is a very easy night for me. Served with a side salad and maybe some frozen fries if we want a bit more!
