Enjoy this TRULY quick and easy meal idea from our Dietitian Becca. — Dina
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How many times have you scoured the internet for “quick/easy dinner ideas” only to find countless options that are anything but what they claim… 20-minute easy dinners that actually require 2+ grocery trips and hours of your time once you factor in prep, cook and clean-up?
I am not here for that, and when I tell you this recipe is EASY and FAST, I promise to deliver!
Sweet potato “boats” are one of my go-to lunch options, but who am I to limit you from spinning the idea for breakfast, dinner, or even a snack?
Here’s the general structure.
Ingredients:
Base: Sweet potato
Fillings:
Kitchari pouch (Trader Joe’s has a variety of “Indian Fare” packets such as this one)
Tofu here, which was pan-seared for a stir-fry and repurposed for this dish
Mixed baby kale
Preparation Steps:
Cooking the sweet potato is the biggest lift here. These can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for true grab-n-go use throughout the week. I often make the sweet potato on the spot using a microwave: poke holes/slits in the (washed) potato, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave. Cooking time varies with microwave power and the potato size, but I generally select the potato button then will flip and add a few minutes of cook time.
Once your potato is cooked or warmed, the curry packet can be heated in 2 minutes. Just tear a side and cook directly in the microwave.
Open your potato, top with tofu (or added protein of choice), kale (or added veggie(s) of choice), and curry packet.
This is truly a QUICK and EASY meal, and checks the boxes for fiber, color, veggies, and protein. Bonus points for toppers such as a healthy fat source from peanuts or cashews, herbs like Thai basil, or bulking it up by adding more colorful veggies.
Do you make potato boats? Let’s hear your creations!
Enjoy,
-Becca