5 Easy Weeknight Dinners

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This week’s meal plan includes a variety of proteins, including steak, chicken, halibut, and shrimp and are all either dairy-free or reduced dairy because Almond Breeze® Original Almondmilk, Unsweetened Almondmilk, and Unsweetened Almondmilk Coconutmilk are used in place of milk or cream. All the recipes are quick and easy weeknight meals that can be eaten the next day as leftovers and you will definitely want to add them to your regular dinner rotation!

5-Day Meal Plan Recipes

    • Homemade Onion Gravy Smothered Steaks

      Monday

      Homemade Onion Gravy Smothered Steaks

      Ribeye steaks are smothered in a creamy homemade gravy that will keep you warm on cold winter nights. This is a quick and easy recipe to make on weeknights or fancy enough for a dinner party. Serve this dish with steamed green beans or broccoli and a baked potato for a complete meal.

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    • Barilla® Farfalle Alfredo With Butternut Squash

      Tuesday

      Seared Halibut with Romesco Sauce

      Halibut is pan-seared and topped with a homemade Romesco sauce, traditionally a Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers and almonds. Then the dish is finished with an herb crumble made with almonds and fresh cilantro and parsley, adding a herbal flavor and crunch with every bite. Serve this with your favorite grain and salad!

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    • Farfalle With Italian Sausage

      Wednesday

      Healthy Chicken Coconut Milk Soup (Tom Ka Gai)

      This version of Tom Ka Gai, a traditional Thai soup made with Almond Breeze® Unsweetened Original Almondmilk Coconutmilk and chicken, uses almond milk in addition to coconut milk to lighten it up a bit. Lemongrass, ginger, and garlic give the soup a perfect amount of flavor and a sprinkle of cilantro adds the finishing pop of color. Make this dairy-free soup in under an hour for a quick weeknight dinner that makes great leftovers for lunch.

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    • Barilla® Fettuccine With Pesto, Arugula, Butternut Squash And Asiago Cheese

      Thursday

      Shrimp Po'boy

      Shrimp are perfectly seasoned in a Creole-style blend of spices and are then dipped in an almond milk-based hot sauce and finally coated in cornmeal before frying, creating a perfectly crunchy and dairy-free version of po’boy shrimp. Layer the shrimp on a baguette with tomatoes, homemade remoulade, and dill pickles for the best Southern-style sandwich that pairs well with potato chips or a crunchy salad.

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    • Barilla® Spaghetti With Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach And Pine Nuts

      Friday

      Instant Pot Golden Chicken and Rice

      Chicken, veggies, and rice come together in a creamy non-dairy coconut sauce seasoned with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and garlic. The Instant Pot makes this a quick and easy meal for a weeknight dinner because it can be on your table within an hour. Make extra so you can pack it for lunch the next day and your friends and colleagues will want to know the recipe!

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