What's for dinner? Meal planner
Menu for 12th - 16th September
Browse through the recipes in our meal planner below. Quick and easy weeknight dinner inspiration for families on the go.
Monday
Spiced chicken, roasted carrot and chickpea salad
For the perfect finish, drizzle this spiced chicken and roast carrot salad with mint yoghurt dressing and toasted pepitas.
Monday - Spiced chicken, roasted carrot and chickpea salad (serves 4)
2 bunches Dutch carrots, ends trimmed- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup (65g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Greek-style yoghurt
- 2 teaspoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
Tuesday
Herbed lamb with cauliflower salad
Mix up your meal and make this recipe with your favourite cut of lamb, such as cutlets or leg steaks. Simply cook to your liking, then sprinkle with the parsley mixture.
Tuesday - Herbed lamb with cauliflower salad (serves 4)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 (200g each) Coles Australian Lamb Backstraps (see tip)
- 1 tablespoon lemon rind, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon thyme, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cauliflower, shaved
- 60g Coles Australian Baby Spinach Leaves
- 1 tablespoon currants
Wednesday
Haloumi and pea fritters with tomato salad
Satisfy hungry tummies with these golden haloumi and pea fritters served with a fresh tomato salad.
Wednesday - Haloumi and pea fritters with tomato salad (serves 4)
- 2 cups (240g) frozen peas, thawed
- 250g Coles Brand Haloumi, coarsely grated
- 2 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Eggs, lightly whisked
- 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 350g mixed medley tomatoes, halved or thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mint leaves, coarsely shredded
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Thursday
Pork skewers with quick noodle salad
Light up the barbie with these flavoursome pork skewers infused with an Asian-inspired marinade and served with a fresh beetroot and noodle salad.
Thursday - Pork skewers with quick noodle salad (serves 4)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons coriander root and stems, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce
- 600g Coles Australian Pork Scotch Fillet, thinly sliced crossways
- 440g pkt shelf-fresh thin rice noodles
- 200g pkt Coles Brand Australian Beetroot Coleslaw
- 2/3 cup coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup (125ml) Coles Brand Asian Salad Dressing
Friday
Spiced prawn and slaw tortillas
Have dinner on the table in just 20-minutes with these spiced prawn and slaw tortillas served with sour cream, fresh coriander and lime.
Friday - Spiced prawn and slaw tortillas
- 1/4 cup (75g) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream
- 250g pkt Coles Brand Coleslaw Mix
- 1/3 cup coriander, coarsely chopped
- 30g pkt Old El Paso™ Taco Spice Mix
- 500g raw peeled prawns
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 Old El Paso™ Stand ‘N Stuff™ Tortillas
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves
- Lime wedges, to serve
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Wednesday
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