Healthy Dinners in a Flash
When life gets busy, you’re more likely to grab convenience foods that don’t require much work, but most convenience foods are highly processed with little nutritional value. While healthy eating does take intentionality, planning meals creates convenience and ultimately means you’re investing more into your and your family’s health.
Check out these recipes to save you time and stress as you work towards better nutrition habits!
MEAL ONE:
Lean Lasagna
I know everyone has their favorite lasagna recipe, but this one may become your new go-to! This recipe is packed with fresh vegetables but doesn’t taste like it. It’s creamy, cheesy, and maximum comfort food without the guilt. I recommend pairing with a side salad to make it a well-rounded meal!
MEAL TWO:
Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Bowl
A quick and easy dish that has all the pieces of a balanced meal. Shrimp for lean protein, cucumber and red pepper for veggies, and rice for a carb. The sauce is super simple but full of flavor! Make this recipe even easier by pre-slicing the vegetables and cooking the rice or buying the 90 second rice to cook in the microwave.
MEAL THREE:
Beef
Taco Skillet
In less than 30 minutes you can have a healthy and hearty meal ready to go with this taco skillet recipe! Making your own taco seasoning means more control over sodium content and increases the flavor profile of the dish. Look for lean ground beef (90-93%), reduced fat cheese, and I personally like sweet potato tortilla chips over regular ones but that’s up to you. Last tip – Sauté bell peppers and onions to add extra vegetables to boost nutrients!
MEAL FOUR:
Sun Dried Tomato
One Pot Pasta
A meatless meal that can be prepped and cooked in about 30 minutes! It can also be done in one pot to cut back on dishes. A lean protein, like chicken or turkey, can be added but you may be surprised by how filling and satisfying this meal is with plant-protein as the main source. I swapped parmesan cheese for the recommended mozzarella or Swiss, but feel free to use what you have on hand!
MEAL FIVE:
Baked Lemon
Pepper Salmon
No boring, flavorless salmon here! This recipe is bursting with flavor and nutrients but doesn’t take long to assemble and cook. To make this meal even easier for busy weeknights, you could prep the veggies and mix the yogurt sauce ahead of time. I recommend paring this with a grain, like brown rice or orzo to make it a complete meal!