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9 Delicious, Healthy Family Dinner Recipes
- By Scott Brown
Most of the recipes offered are less than 350 calories per serving and take less than 30 minutes to prepare, cook and serve. The book also includes a "month of suppers" meal-planning calendar that pairs entrees with side dishes to make meal choosing easy.
Bon appetit!
Tortilla Chicken Soup
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Break out the slow cooker and fresh ingredients for this flavorful soup that's perfect for cool weather. It only takes five minutes to prep, but it'll need 4 to 8 hours to cook, so give yourself plenty of time.
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Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole
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It's not delivery—it's casserole. This pizza and pasta combo will be a hit with the whole family, and you can slip veggies by the kids a little easier by mixing them in with the pasta rather than putting them on top of the pizza.
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Skinny Cheeseburger Pie
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No need to fire up the grill for this burger recipe. Substituting ground turkey for beef lightens this dish up, and the 30-minute prep and cook time make it a perfect healthy option when you're crunched for time.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
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Give your family some good, old-fashioned comfort food without fussing over a made-from-scratch piecrust. Just heat up the ingredients in your slow cooker throughout the day and top with a biscuit at dinnertime.
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Sour Cream Enchiladas
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As author Brooke Griffin puts it, avoid the temptation of the endless tortilla chip basket by cooking up this Mexican dish at home. With plenty of protein and fiber, these enchiladas are sure to hit the spot.
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Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa
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Bring a taste of the Caribbean to the dinner table with this chicken recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes. Add the mango salsa for a fresh serving of fruits and vegetables with your dinner.
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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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"Easy" may be an understatement for this casserole dish. Requiring just five minutes of prep time, you can throw these ingredients together and get back to your family in no time.
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Southern "Fried" Chicken
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Who needs 11 herbs and spices when you can bake your own tasty tenders in the oven? This recipe uses cornflakes and panko breadcrumbs to achieve the perfect level of crispiness.
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Next time the kids are craving mac and cheese, sneak in a serving of spinach by making this tasty dish. Use whole-wheat pasta and a light Alfredo sauce to keep the calorie count under control.
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Tortilla Chicken Soup
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Break out the slow cooker and fresh ingredients for this flavorful soup that's perfect for cool weather. It only takes five minutes to prep, but it'll need 4 to 8 hours to cook, so give yourself plenty of time.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole
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It's not delivery—it's casserole. This pizza and pasta combo will be a hit with the whole family, and you can slip veggies by the kids a little easier by mixing them in with the pasta rather than putting them on top of the pizza.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
Skinny Cheeseburger Pie
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No need to fire up the grill for this burger recipe. Substituting ground turkey for beef lightens this dish up, and the 30-minute prep and cook time make it a perfect healthy option when you're crunched for time.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
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Give your family some good, old-fashioned comfort food without fussing over a made-from-scratch piecrust. Just heat up the ingredients in your slow cooker throughout the day and top with a biscuit at dinnertime.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
Sour Cream Enchiladas
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As author Brooke Griffin puts it, avoid the temptation of the endless tortilla chip basket by cooking up this Mexican dish at home. With plenty of protein and fiber, these enchiladas are sure to hit the spot.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa
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Bring a taste of the Caribbean to the dinner table with this chicken recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes. Add the mango salsa for a fresh serving of fruits and vegetables with your dinner.
Find:
Activities for Kids Near You
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About the Author
Scott Brown
Scott Brown is a senior content editor for Active.com. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Electronic News before working for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer for four years. Scott enjoys kayaking, reading and playing with his three dogs. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram or Google+.
Scott Brown is a senior content editor for Active.com. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Electronic News before working for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer for four years. Scott enjoys kayaking, reading and playing with his three dogs. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram or Google+.
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