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