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15 easy and delicious Asian-inspired recipes that are way better than takeout. Add them to your menu this week!
Switch up your normal dinner ideas with these easy, delicious, Asian-inspired recipes. They are full of bright, fresh flavors and veggies and way better than takeout. Whenever Asian is on the menu, everyone in our family is happy.
From rice bowls, curry, lettuce wraps and more, there is something for whatever you're craving. So add some of these recipes to your weekly meal plan. It's a great way to break up all the holiday food this time of year. Enjoy!
Fresh Spinach Dahl
Vibrantly healthy, this easy Fresh Spinach Dahl could win a culinary beauty contest! We love that it's chocked full of veggies and it's as delicious as it is pretty!
Ginger Scallion Meatballs with Potsticker Dipping Sauce
If you enjoy Asian potstickers, you're going to LOVE these Ginger Scallion Meatballs. Both the meatballs and the Potsticker Dipping Sauce come together quickly with minimal fuss.
Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp with Pineapple Basil Salsa
This Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp is sweet, salty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and the Pineapple Basil Salsa is a fresh, vibrant garnish!
30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken
This 30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken with super tender chicken, healthy veggies and a silky smooth Asian peanut sauce comes together in less time than you can order takeout!
Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Looking to eat a little lighter and leaner? These Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps are easy, healthy and so delicious! The meatballs also make a fabulous appetizer that will disappear in the blink of an eye!
Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen
With a velvety sauce, a secret tip for tender chicken and a fresh herb/crunchy cashew topping, this Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen is always a hit!
30-Minute Basil Coconut Chicken
Slightly sweet, slightly smoky with just a bit of heat, this easy Basil Coconut Chicken recipe makes a restaurant-quality meal in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side of veggies for a fabulous meal in a bowl!
30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Bowls
You'll flip over this easy, Thai-inspired meal in a bowl that's fresh, vibrant, healthy and super delicious!
Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs
This Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs is a delicious, easy and unique dinner entree that's bursting with fabulous flavor.
Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken
You can put together this delicious Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and it tastes much better than takeout!
Orange Peanut Chicken Ramen
This Orange Peanut Chicken Ramen is an easy, delicious dinner option that's loaded with lots of fresh veggies, lean chicken, tender ramen noodles and crunchy stir-fried peanuts. The sweet, gingery Asian sauce ties it all together!
Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork
Tender and full of Asian flavor, the oven does the magic with this Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork after your 10 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it in tacos, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls...
Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry
Healthy and super delicious, this Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry comes together in less than an hour. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be prepped ahead for easy, elegant entertaining.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
With super tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a silky smooth sauce loaded with fresh veggies and tons of bright, fresh flavor, this Thai Coconut Chicken Soup ticks all the boxes!
Butternut Red Lentil Dal with Gingered Tomatoes
If you love adding healthy veggies to your diet this amazingly delicious Red Lentil Dal is perfect, but oh in meat lovers also go crazy over it as it's bursting with fabulous flavor!
Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
With less than 30 minutes of hands-on time, this delicious Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken is elegant enough for a dinner party; and easy enough for weeknight dinners!
Thought for the day:
LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup;
You make my lot secure
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