6 Fast & Healthy Weeknight Winter Recipes

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The cold weather has set in, which mean it’s comfort food season. But we also know you’re busy, which means you want something fast, low effort, delicious and healthy. Which is why we’ve complied a bunch of nutritious, affordable, and simple winter meals for the whole family to enjoy.

Gnocchi With Spinach and Chicken Sausage


Photo from Taste of Home

A family favourite, this gnocchi with chicken sausage and spinach is bursting with flavour. A delicious dinner with soft, fluffy gnocchi, savoury sausage, and fresh spinach.

Shopping List:

  • 1 16oz pack of gnocchi (frozen or vacuum packed)
  • 1 12oz pack of chicken sausage
  • Olive oil
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup of white wine
  • 0.5 cup of chicken broth
  • 3 cups of baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup of whipping cream
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Full recipe at Taste of Home.
Total time: 25 minutes

Chicken Noodle Soup


Photo from Fifteen Spatulas

Not only are cold winter nights the perfect time to enjoy this soup, but it is also a nutritious meal on days when you are sick. Every flavourful and cost-effective bowl is packed with warming tastes and savoury ingredients.

Shopping List:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups chopped celery
  • 1.5 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 10 cups chicken broth (rec. Imagine Organic and Swanson brands)
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme*
  • 3 cups finely chopped chicken breast or thighs
  • 8 oz pappardelle egg noodles

Full recipe at Fifteen Spatulas.
Total time: 30 minutes

Sesame Tofu Bowl


Photo from Stephanie Kay Nutrition

Want a great source of protein? Sesame tofu is a delicious substitute for sesame chicken plus it’s healthy, easy to prepare, and available at all grocery stores. Serve over brown rice with vegetables to get the best filling meal.

Shopping List:

  • 3 cups of broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup veggie broth
  • 0.25 cup of orange juice
  • 0.25 cup orange marmalade
  • 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
  • 14-15 ounce block of tofu, pressed (to remove the liquid) and cut into bit sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons of oil
  • For serving: grain of choice, sesame seeds, green onion

Full recipe at Food With Feeling.
Total time: 25 minutes

Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry


Photo from Jo Cooks

This stir fry, which combines crisp vegetables with tender beef and a delicious Asian sauce, is far better than takeout. Serve over soft, chewy udon noodles.

Shopping List:

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
  • 4 cups of broccoli florets
  • 20 ounces udon noodles

Full recipe at Jo Cooks.
Total time: 30 minutes

Homemade Classic Chili


Photo from Inspired Taste

Homemade chili is the perfect meal for a cold winter night and it comes together very quickly. Adding different ingredients such as black beans, bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, and onion will create a tasty base and warm spices for the perfect level of heat.

Shopping List:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder

Full recipe at All Recipes.
Total time: 30 minutes

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta


Photo from Feel & Good Foodie

An incredibly tasty and filling pasta dish that is easy to prepare. Simply cook some pasta and sauté your shrimp in a lot of delicious garlic, butter, and herbs.

Shopping List:

  • 8 ounces of fettuccine
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Full recipe at Damn Delicious.
Total time: 20 minutes

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