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A Week of Healthy Meals: May 7-11

By Jaime Milan
May 03, 2018
Photo: Greg DuPree
Each week, we’re bringing you 5 weeknight recipes you can make in 45 minutes or less (plus, this week, two bonuses!). To make it even easier, we’re helping you meal prep! Sign up for our newsletter, ThePrep, and get the recipes, plus tips, advice, and more, every weekend, right in your inbox.
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Monday: Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
View Recipe: Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak

Garnish the steak with fresh red onion, cilantro, garlic, and lime for a great look and a bit of extra flavor in every bite. Round out your meal with a Shaved Mango and Cabbage Salad.

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Tuesday: Basil-Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
View Recipe: Basil-Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach

Wonton wrappers are the secret to these seemingly from-scratch pasta pillows. Skip the fancy folds; just make sure to seal the ravioli well. The ravioli fare better with a delicate sauce—here, just a drizzle of olive oil and lemon. 

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Wednesday: Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Photo: Justin Walker
View Recipe: Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Look for crema, the Mexican version of sour cream, in Mexican markets or the international aisle of most supermarkets. You could also thin sour cream with 1/2 teaspoon lime juice to make it at home.

Fast, zingy Mexican flavors run bold in these quick shredded chicken tacos. Don't be fooled by the fruity salsa. The jalapeño packs a real punch of heat. It's easy to cut back though. We call for a tablespoon, so reduce it if you don't like the spicy salsa to leave your tongue tingling. Removing all the seeds before you mince the pepper will help reduce the kick, too.

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Thursday: Chicken-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Bok Choy

Photo: Greg Dupree
View Recipe: Chicken-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Bok Choy

We keep these dumplings weeknight-doable by using easy-to-find wonton wrappers (look for them near the tofu) and the simplest folding method. To make this a communal meal, set out the steamer baskets on a towel so your family can help themselves. If your bok choy is larger than what we call for, cut it into quarters so it will fit in the baskets.

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Friday: 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
View Recipe: 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

We hacked this Mexican favorite to get it to the table with lightning speed. One richly spiced sauce doubles as the filling and the topper to save time. And since every element is already cooked, the dish needs just three minutes under the broiler to melt the cheese.

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Big Batch Breakfast: Frozen Parfait Pops

Rebecca Longshore
View Recipe: Frozen Breakfast Parfait Pops

What's not to love about these Frozen Breakfast Parfait Pops? They're kid-friendly, delicious, and easy to grab-and-go. Satisfying as a breakfast, these cool treats also double as a snack or dessert. Bonus? Each one has 16 grams of protein.

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Treat Yourself: Grapefruit Beergaritas

Photo: Greg DuPree
View Recipe: Grapefruit Beergaritas

In one of the great culinary mash-ups of the year, this beer cocktail falls somewhere between a shandy, a margarita, and a radler. 

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