Healthy Weeknight Meals Your Family Will Love
Healthy Weeknight Meals Your Family Will Love – Angie Cruise Blog
Healthy Weeknight Meals Your Family Will Love
In a food rut and looking for some new dinner ideas? I’ve compiled a list of healthy weeknight meals your family will love!
We’ve all been there. We’re trying to do the best we can and feed our families healthy, well rounded meals, and one of two things happens.
One, we find a new recipe that looks good and we realize about 2 hours in that this is
a practical dinner idea. Or two, we end up in a food rut, making the same things over and over because we know they’re easy and fast.
Neither of those is a good option, so today, I’ve compiled a list of healthy weeknight meals for you! They’re easy, quick, and family friendly.
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Of course, everyone has a different idea of what “healthy” means, so I’ve included a bit of variety. My family eats whole foods (including meat) that are as close to their natural state as possible. I’ll do my best to include a variety here, but
will be considered “clean,” and loaded with veggies.
Low Carb and Keto Meal Ideas
Keto Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Low Carb Turkey Zucchini Taco Boats
from Key to My Lime are full of flavor and require very little hands-on time! You can save even more time by using pre-prepped taco meat. They’re low-carb and take less than 30 minutes start to finish. That’s a huge win in my house!
Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
First. you had me at “enchilada stuffed peppers.” Then, I got even more excited when I realized this recipe utilizes a rotisserie chicken. Talk about an
from Key to my Lime is low carb, easy, and only takes about 30 minutes to cook! It’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
Keto Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
one pot or one pan meals, and these
from Melanie Cooks fit right in! They’re loaded with colorful peppers and roasted shrimp, and full of flavor. You won’t even miss the tortillas, but if you do, you can also pair them with lettuce wraps or try the Wonder Wraps from Trim Healthy Mama to pair with them!
Easy Keto Beef Stew
Like most stew recipes, this one from
Primal Edge Health
is pretty easy. Plus, one batch makes plenty to feed your family and still have some to freeze! What a perfect recipe for winter meal prep days. Plus, it’s loaded with veggies and so easy to customize for what you have on hand. I love recipes that don’t require me to run to the store!
Pizza Chicken Skillet
low carb pizza chicken skillet
from Low Carb Yum is so simple I kind of wish I’d thought of it! Seriously. Chicken breasts covered with pizza toppings? Who even needs crust at that point? The recipe doesn’t include any veggies on it’s own, outside of the sauce) but this would be really good paired with roasted broccoli or green beans.
Paleo and Primal Meal Ideas
Paleo Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Eggroll in a Bowl: Paleo, Low Carb, and Whole30!
This recipe from The Rising Spoon
is quick, easy, and loaded with veggies and fresh ingredients. Plus, it uses inexpensive staples like cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and pork or chicken! Eggroll in a Bowl is one of my family’s favorites, and for good reason. I love that it gets my kids to eat their veggies, but
love that it’s packed full of flavor!
Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe
Literally the only way I cook a whole chicken anymore is in my pressure cooker. This recipe from Dr. Davinah’s Eats really breaks down how to cook chicken in the pressure cooker, and includes some great tips for those new to using this method!
Go check it out here
and try it next time you buy a chicken!
Spinach Tomato Meatza Pizza
This paleo friendly low carb
from Low Carb Yum is a cheesy, veggie filled plate of heaven. (Can you tell I
cheese?!) It’s low carb, primal, and a great source of protein and veggies. Of course, you could easily overdo it on the meat and under-do it on the veggies, so just be mindful of what you’re including for the topping. Keep in mind, the crust is already made of meat, so you really don’t need to add any more.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Shepherd’s pie recipe
from Cook at Home Mom is so easy to throw together in a pinch. It’s loaded with veggies,
it’s even Whole30 compliant! I especially love that the author included options to make this low carb as well, although I’m not going to lie. Mashed potatoes are my weakness.
Sheetpan Salmon and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This salmon recipe is a one-pan meal and quick to make, which makes it a
option if you’re looking for healthy weeknight meals. But, it’s also so good that it’s perfect for entertaining! It’s Whole30 approved, and low carb as well, so it’s a great option for a variety of dietary needs.
Find the recipe here!
Vegetarian and Vegan Meal Ideas
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Lemon Garlic Zoodles
zucchini noodle recipe from Pink Fortitude
is not only vegan, but it’s also Paleo and Whole30. It’s loaded with good ingredients, and as a bonus, it only takes about 10 minutes to make! Zoodles are such a healthy alternative to traditional noodles, and if you buy them pre-spiraled from the store, it’s so, so easy!
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
