No Time To Cook? These Weeknight Recipes From Simply Organic Get Dinner on the Table Quick 

It’s an all-too-familiar scene: The clock is ticking, the kids are hungry, and you still have no idea what to make. Enter Simply Organic. More than just the all-organic spices, sauces, extracts, and mixes they offer, the brand inspires home cooks with delicious, weeknight-friendly recipes. Perfect for busy schedules, these three flavor-packed meals are soon to be part of your regular dinner rotation. 

Californian Garlic Zucchini Pasta

Not only is this vegetarian pasta ready fast, but it only requires two dishes, making post-dinner cleanup a breeze. 

Yield: 8 servings
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon Single Origin by Simply Organic® Californian Garlic
1 teaspoon Single Origin by Simply Organic® Californian Onion
1 cup raw almonds, chopped (or nut of choice)
1 pound pasta of choice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup pickled cherry peppers, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest
8 ounces burrata cheese, for serving, optional
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black peppercorns, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F. Place zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic and onion powders plus salt and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.

Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and add nuts, tossing to coat, then roast for an additional 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook to al dente, saving 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and return to pot.

Add roasted zucchini, nuts, and remaining olive oil. Stir to combine, then add cheese, about ½ cup reserved pasta water, cherry peppers, lemon juice, and zest. Mix well, adding additional pasta water if needed to coat pasta.

Serve in bowls and top with burrata, if using. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A savory sauce packet is your ticket to instant flavor with this busy schedule-friendly recipe. 

Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet Simply Organic® Brown Gravy Mix
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (or ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon Simply Organic® Ground Ginger)
1 tablespoon soy sauce, optional (or use soy or coconut aminos)
Cooked rice, optional 

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together gravy mix and water, and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Once heated, add flank steak and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until browned on all sides.

Add broccoli and cook, stirring and flipping, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.

Add gravy mixture and soy sauce, if using. Stir well, then reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, until gravy thickens into a sauce to coat the beef and broccoli.

Serve hot with rice, if desired.

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

When you’re craving the creamy classic but don’t have time to make it all from scratch, add this seasoning mix for traditional Italian flavors in no time. 

Yield: 2-3 servings
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced to bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
1 packet Simply Organic® Alfredo Seasoning Mix
1 tablespoon Simply Organic® Parsley Flakes
1 pinch freshly ground black peppercorns, to taste
1 pinch sea salt or Himalayan pink salt, to taste
2 cups whole-grain pasta, cooked

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, sauté chicken in olive oil over medium heat.

Once chicken is browned, add frozen corn, milk, and Alfredo mix.

Bring to a boil, then add parsley plus salt and pepper to taste. 

Toss with cooked pasta and serve.

Find more recipes from Simply Organic here.