Scrumptious Meal Ideas for Busy Summer Weeknights

by Rohit Bumrah Writter

Every season has much to offer us in terms of fresh seasonal produce. Summers see a bountiful harvest of fresh and juicy vegetables. Summer weeknights are all about eating fresh and light. It is eating more than just salads and juices. If you are looking for some healthy meal ideas for weeknights, check out these recipes: 

Rice with Tofu & Bok Choy

Steam some best basmati rice with some star anise and bay leaf. Steam some bok choy while cooking the rice. In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy, orange juice, zest, honey, chili flakes, and vinegar. In a hot grill pan, heat sesame oil. Add big pieces of tofu and grill until char marks appear. Brush the glaze on the tofu while grilling. Serve a portion of the steamed rice, and top with the grilled tofu and steamed bok choy. Use Daawat, which is the best basmati rice in India.

Falafel Wrap

To make the falafel, blitz chickpeas, flour, coriander leaves, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls and deep fry in vegetable oil. To make the tzatziki drizzle, mix some Greek yogurt, lime juice, zest, chopped dill, a pinch of salt and pepper. Warm the pita bread in a toaster oven. Add a layer of hummus, lettuce, tomato, falafel, and top with the tzatziki drizzle. This Lebanese wrap is delicious, and the leftover falafels can be stored for later. 

Sabich

Spread some hummus on a whole-wheat pita pocket and layer with roasted eggplants, pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, sundried tomatoes, and boiled egg. Sprinkle some pepper and sumac. Drizzle over dill tzatziki and fresh coriander leaves. 

Greek-Style Pasta Salad

This recipe is healthy and loaded with veggies. Cook orzo pasta and let it chill for 2-3 hours. In a large mixing bowl, add olives, rocket leaves, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, capers, roasted garlic, thyme, fresh basil, crumbled feta, cucumber, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the cooked pasta and coat well with the ingredients. Add the pasta in a bowl and garnish with fresh oregano. 

Mexican Tortilla Soup

This soup makes for a refreshing summertime dinner. In a pot, sauté some garlic in olive oil. Add cooked cannellini beans, kidney beans, and butter beans. Add tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes and add the veggie stock. Add a corn tortilla and gently simmer the soup for 30 minutes. Add some baby spinach leaves just before removing from heat. Ladle the soup into a bowl and top with some fresh avocado slices and a dollop of coconut yogurt. Garnish with crushed pepper, coriander leaves, and serve warm. 

With these tasty recipes in your arsenal, get cooking instead of ordering. These quick summer meals are guaranteed to satiate even the most prolific foodie. 

 

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