Your May Recipes Are Here
Classic Indian flavors, reimagined
Welcome to the May edition of Weeknight Simple!
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, I'm sharing a few of my favorite Indian-inspired recipes—deeply personal, flavorful, and of course, packed with protein and veggies. As always, paid members get 3 new weeknight-friendly recipes (usually 20–30g protein and ~10g fiber per serving), plus a shopping list and prep instructions to make dinner a breeze. A bonus recipe drops later in the month too.
And if you're a free subscriber, you get to vote on which recipe will be featured in next week’s free newsletter—so don’t miss that section at the bottom.
Here’s what’s on the menu this month:
Baked Quinoa Biryani
I’ve tested a few versions of this quinoa biryani, and this one’s my current favorite. It’s absolutely loaded with veggies, layered with warming spices and yogurt, then baked to deepen the flavors. Do me a favor and try it with feta instead of paneer or tofu—the result is melty, tangy, and unexpectedly perfect.
Baingan Bharta Nourish Bowl
My apologies in advance—once you’ve tried Baingan Bharta, it may ruin eggplant for you in any other form. This nourish bowl is one of my signature formulas from The Vegetarian Reset Lab: a classic dish reimagined and layered to dramatically boost the protein and fiber while still delivering a crave-worthy, weeknight-friendly meal.
Feta Paratha with Spinach Dal
Feta in a paratha? It breaks the rules—in the best way. This protein-rich flatbread comes together effortlessly and is bound to become a new obsession. Pair it with a nourishing Spinach Dal or enjoy it solo with a smear of pickle—you’ve just found a new go-to for your Indian rotation.
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Wishing all the valiant moms and mother figures reading this, a wonderful Mother’s Day! Hope you get a few moments for yourself this weekend.💚