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175 Quick and Healthy Meals for Busy Moms
You’re going to love these 175 quick and healthy meals for busy moms. Mealtimes are often a busy mom’s least favorite time of the day. There is nothing more frustrating than standing in front of the refrigerator, staring at a bunch of different ingredients, and having no idea what to create with any of them. Especially when you are attempting to make something quick and healthy for your family to eat.
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If you are finding yourself at a loss for quick and healthy meal ideas, you are not alone. Many people find themselves in this predicament, especially when they are busy moms. This is where a Free Meal Plan, like the one I offer, can come in handy.
In order to help calm the mealtime madness, I have also created a list of Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas for Busy Moms, no matter what day of the week it is.
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Quick and Healthy Meals for Busy Moms
There are several different quick and healthy meals listed here for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a chicken recipe, a beef recipe or something entirely different, you will find it here!
- Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Quick and Healthy Beef Recipes
- Quick Meals with Seafood
- Healthy and Quick Turkey Recipes
- Quick and Healthy Vegan Meal Ideas
- Other Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas
Don’t forget you can browse all of the Randa Nutrition recipes here.
Quick and Healthy Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a fantastic source of lean protein, making it a healthy choice for mealtimes. Here I have listed several different healthy chicken recipes that are perfect for busy moms to create, even on the busiest of days.
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are so easy to make, not to mention healthy, and everyone will love them. A quick and easy recipe that cooks in 8 minutes in your air fryer!
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Healthy Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers
This recipe for healthy ground chicken stuffed peppers is such a simple and easy dinner idea. Made with brown rice, veggies, ground chicken, and marinara these stuffed bell peppers are easy to make keto or low carb (make without the rice).
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Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken
This easy sheet pan dinner includes maple mustard chicken breasts along with Brussels sprouts, delicata squash and cranberries.
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Ninja Foodi Lemon Pesto Whole Chicken
You’re not going to find an easier chicken dinner than this Ninja Foodi Pesto Whole Roast Chicken recipe. Made in the pressure cooker, then air crisped to perfection, you’ll be sitting down to a quick dinner in about 45 minutes.
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Chicken Fajita Casserole with Quinoa {GF}
This chicken fajita casserole with quinoa makes a lot of servings which is great for meal prep. It’s gluten free and made in one dish.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
This Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies will make busy week nights so much easier and delicious! Made in one pan and takes less than 30 minutes.
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Easy Lemon Oregano Chicken
This lemon oregano chicken is a quick and easy main dish that your family is going to love! A fresh and bright flavor with a kick of garlic makes this greek inspired chicken dish a go-to for last-minute dinner ideas.
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Italian Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Meal with Veggies
This Italian Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Meal is as easy as chicken sheet pan meals can be. Sheet pan chicken sausage and vegetables is healthy, quick, and requires minimal prep and clean up.
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Coconut Curry Chicken Skillet
This creamy coconut curry chicken skillet recipe is an easy one-pot meal that saves on dishes while nourishing our bodies.
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Easy Moroccan Chicken
Make this easy, gluten-free Moroccan Chicken on the stove, in the oven, in an InstantPot or in your slow cooker. It’s delicious and so simple!
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Pan seared Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes
These pan seared chicken breasts with tomatoes and basil are so tasty, you’d never guess you can make them in just 20 min. They are perfect for a busy day.
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Romesco Stuffed Chicken Breasts
These romesco stuffed chicken breasts are an easy weeknight meal that is low carb and delicious! They're stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, romesco sauce, and topped with parmesan then oven baked to perfection.
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Chicken Taco Salad
Here’s another great recipe idea for leftover roast chicken, Chicken Taco Salad! Family Favourite You know there are recipes that get requested again and again whether it’s the adults in your family or the kids? These recipes are the easy ones, offering loads of flavour and are loved by everyone in …
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Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
Chicken Cordon Blue Bake is the comfort food you love without all the fuss! Savory chicken, creamy cheese and the zest of dijon! The traditional flavors, with out all the work…just layer and bake!
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Thai Chicken Veggie Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
If you love spiralized vegetable pasta then you're going to love this Thai Chicken Veggie Noodle Salad. It's made with a creamy peanut sauce that is quick and easy to whip up. Made with zoodles, carrot noodles, plus more veggies this healthy salad recipe is full of goodness! Perfect for work lunches or a quick dinner idea.
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Authentic Style Kung-Pao Chicken
This Kung-Pao recipe dazzles! This delicious and easy chicken dish is full of punchy flavor and balanced spiciness, not to mention being Keto / low carb!
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Instant Pot Latin Chicken and Rice
This Instant Pot Latin Chicken and Rice is a one-pot wonder! Pair with a tangy hot sauce for one delicious gluten free meal!
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Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Basil (Ka-prow)
This Thai inspired ground chicken with basil is easy to make, spicy & unctuous, and has all the amazingly bright Thai food flavors you could hope for!
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Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes
This Air Fryer chicken and potatoes is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner! Ready in under half an hour, this chicken dinner requires just a few simple ingredients but results in amazing flavors! Although the
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Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps
An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch. Featuring simple ingredients like shredded chicken, hummus, chopped fresh veggies, a homemade red wine vinaigrette, and crumbled cheese all piled onto a piece of soft & chewy naan bread (Indi…
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Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe
Chicken Fajita Casserole is a family-friendly meal made in just ONE dish! A terrific dinner idea that you can get on the table in under 40 min.
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Greek Style Chicken Traybake
Greek Style Chicken Traybake – all the flavours of Greece & Cyprus. Tender chicken thighs, salty olives & feta, sweet roasted onions & peppers & fresh mint.
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Sheet Pan Chicken
Need a chicken dinner in a jiffy? Looking for a dish that’s healthy and fixed on one pan? Sheet Pan Chicken to the rescue!
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Healthy Buffalo Quinoa Chicken Salad
This buffalo quinoa chicken salad is gluten free, ready in minutes and makes about 5-6 servings ! Great meal to prep on a Sunday!
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Chicken Noodle Stir Fry
Healthy and budget friendly chicken noodle stir fry packed with lots of veggies! Ingredients: chicken breast strips, broccoli, Hokkien noodles
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Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe
This healthy baked orange chicken recipe is one of my all time favorite weeknight meals. Orange chicken without cornstarch and no frying, ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Quick & Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
This Chicken Lo Mein recipe is so quick and easy to make and can have dinner ready on the table in 10 minutes. It’s also healthy and low calorie!
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Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Stack
This chicken enchilada casserole with homemade salsa verde and corn tortillas makes a perfect family dinner. A Mexican casserole that is so easy to make.
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One Pan Chicken and Veggie Bake
This yummy one pan chicken and veggie bake with honey and rosemary is a winner for weeknight meals. Everyone loves it! Gluten and dairy free.
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Greek Style Chicken and Salsa
Greek Style Chicken and Salsa is the perfect dish for those moments you just want (or need) a quick meal. This is the ultimate easy chicken meal!
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Chicken Ranch Pasta with Broccoli
Chicken ranch pasta with broccoli made with 6 simple ingredients for a cozy and comforting healthy dinner. Comes together in 30 minutes and perfect for a balanced easy weeknight meal or meal prep. Cozy and comforting easy meal coming at you! Don’t get me wrong, pasta is good all year, but once the w…
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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This amazing low carb sheet pan chicken and veggies dinner is so simple to make. You will be amazed that just a few minutes of active work sill result in this amazingly tender and delicious Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Here is how to make it.
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Healthy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Casserole
Made in the slow cooker, this creamy chicken casserole with broccoli and quinoa is a healthier twist on a comfort food classic.
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Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast
All you need is 5 ingredients and 30 minutes! This dinner is sure to please anyone gathered around your table. Plus, it is quick and easy!
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Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Forget takeaway! This recipe for chicken with cashew nuts is fast, simple & affordable- tasting just as good (if not better!) than your favourite takeaway.
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Tender Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
The secret recipe for tender juicy baked chicken breasts made with a simple marinade. Quick and easy weeknight dinner with loads of flavor! No brining, no mess, minimal cleanup and no extra sauce needed.
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One-Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo
One-Pot Lemon Chicken with Orzo by Happylifeblogspot.com One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is easy to make, loaded with simple, fresh ingredients and only dirties on dish. What more could you ask for?
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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Spicy Thai basil chicken needs 15 minutes of your time to bring dinner to table. Spicy Thai basil chicken needs 15 minutes of your time to bring dinner to table. A homemade version is always better than expensive takeout versions, don’t you agree?
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Tomato Basil Chicken
This tomato basil chicken is a quick, light and tasty weekday meal. The sweetness from the orange marmalade is a great complement to the freshness of the tomatoes and basil!
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Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Make these delicious, veggie-packed Skillet Chicken Fajitas NOW! They’ll soon be a weekly favorite! So easy and so delicious!
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Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Salsa verde chicken enchiladas are a healthy, satisfying take on classic enchiladas verdes! Made with chicken, kale and creamy verde sauce.
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Pesto Chicken Bake
Baked pesto chicken is a delicious and easy dinner. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick family weeknight meal.
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Moroccan Saffron Chicken
Moroccan Saffron ChickenA little smoky and sweet, this Moroccan Saffron Chicken will soon become a family favorite. With the sweetness from the honey, this is a kid friendly recipe that will make the whole family happy. Full of flavor but not spice, every kid will love this recipe. If you prefer a l…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Slow cooker pulled chicken is an easy way to pull together a delicious meal. Turn it into a sandwich and top with Asian Slaw for a cool twist.
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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore, ready in 35min. Juicy chicken, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes make a flavorful combo. Low-carb, low-fat recipe easy recipe!
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Quick and Healthy Beef Recipes
Believe it or not, beef can be a incorporated into quick and healthy meals for your entire family. Whether you are choosing a healthy stroganoff or even a simple stew, you are sure to find something here to please everyone in your family.
Healthy Meatballs with Hidden Veggies
If you have a picky eater (or you are a picky eater), you’re going to love this simple healthy meatballs recipe with hidden veggies.
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Gluten Free Instant Pot Beef Stew
Gluten Free Instant Pot Beef Stew – A classic beef stew made gluten free! This fall dinner recipe favorite is made even better with Instant Pot!
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Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup recipe. A classic comfort food that’s easy and cheap to make. Add this to your soup to your must try list or your soup Pinterest board.
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Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Soup
This pot roast soup hits your right in the soul. It's the comfort food that I personally crave the most.
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Spicy Chili with Butternut Squash
On a chilly fall day, nothing is better than a steaming bowl of Spicy Chili with Butternut Squash. This hearty ground beef chili recipe gets a flavor boost from kidney beans and butternut squash.
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Instant Pot Spicy Asian Beef Stew
Instant Pot Spicy Asian Beef Stew. Tender beef are bathed in a gingery and garlicky sauce that gets it heat from jalapeno. For those nights when standing over the stove of hours is not an option.
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Easy Pasta Bolognese Recipe (5-Ingredient)
Make this easy pasta Bolognese recipe either on the stovetop or pressure cooker with only 5 ingredients. Dinner has never been so comforting and delish!
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Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
You will LOVE this easy dinner recipe: Easy Vegetable Beef Soup! It has few ingredients and is done under 30 minutes! Plus it tastes incredible.
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Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes
This Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes features seared beef cubes and potatoes in a garlicky butter and soy-based sauce. An excellent one pan dish that comes together in 30 minutes.
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Easy Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe
Easy beef burrito bowl recipe with zesty ground beef and rice. Top with an avocado crema and all your favorite fixings for tasty bowls.
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Weight Watchers Beef Gyros in the Instant Pot
These WW Beef Gyros in the Instant Pot are a quick meal filled with clean ingredients and veggies–and they’re Weight Watchers friendly! It’s a delicious and simple meal that the whole family will love.
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Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe has no added sugar! It’s meaty, thick, full of Italian flavor and great served over traditional pasta or spaghetti squash for a low-carb meal. Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce My hubby and I have done several Whole30 eating plans. Ever heard about it? You can …
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Healthier Slow Cooked Spicy Beef Curry
So tasty, this lighter slow-cooked spicy beef curry is amazing. Less than 500 calories including rice and Slimming Friendly too!
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Instant Pot Beef Gyro Recipe
These easy Instant Pot Beef Gyros are a quick weeknight meal filled with clean ingredients and veggies–and they’re a healthy dinner recipe! Homemade Tzatziki sauce recipe included.
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Easy Korean Beef Bibimbap Recipe
This Easy Korean Beef Bibimbap Recipe is made with warm rice topped with thinly sliced Bulgogi Korean beef, mixed vegetables, kimchi, gochujang (or other sauce), and a fried egg. Mix it all together, and the result is a delicious and easy Korean Bibimbap dinner favorite the whole family will love.
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{The Best} Skinny Beef Enchiladas
These healthy beef enchiladas use shredded carne asada and a homemade red sauce for a delicious and authentic enchilada recipe.
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Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet
This low carb Mexican zucchini and ground beef recipe is a simple dish made with low cost ingredients. It’s an easy LCHF dinner recipe perfect for summer.
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Low Carb Corned Beef and Cabbage
Crockpot corned beef and cabbage is the easiest way to cook a corned beef. After tossing everything in the crockpot and letting the corned beef and cabbage cook you end up with the most amazing,
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Keto Meatloaf Recipe – Low Carb, Delicious, Easy & Ready in 30 Minutes!
Our low carb, keto meatloaf recipe is the perfect comfort food and so easy to make! Plus, it’s budget and family-friendly and loaded with flavor!
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Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This healthy Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff recipe is an easy weeknight dinner! Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms is one of my favorite comfort foods. This recipe has points calculated for Purple Plan, Blue Plan, and Green Plan!
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Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
imple and classic, these ground beef tacos are the kind of tacos we (old folks) grew up eating before tacos became cool. They’re the kind of tacos you’d expect from your favorite fast food drive-thru (except better and healthier).
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Keto Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
A quick and easy keto Korean ground beef recipe with sweet and spicy seasonings. It’s a dish that can be cooked and served within 15 minutes.
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Easy Instant Pot Beef Pho Recipe
This Instant Pot Beef Pho recipe is filled with traditional Vietnamese seasonings and flavors. Homemade broth makes this recipe authentic! Skip takeout and make this Instant Pot Pho at home.
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Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe with Potatoes & Hamburger
Our Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with hamburger meat is super easy to make in any pressure cooker and so delicious! This comforting soup packs protein, veggies, and is ready under 30 minutes — making it the perfect family dinner on a busy weeknight!
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Keto Pepper Steak Low Carb Beef Stir Fry
A easy keto pepper steak low-carb beef stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s a simple dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Easy Homemade Meatloaf With Cajun Spice Seasoning
Fail-proof super moist dump and bake easy homemade meatloaf recipe that anyone can make with added cajun seasoning.
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Quick and Healthy Meals With Seafood
Seafood is a wonderful source of protein and healthy fats. There are several different ways to create a delicious and healthy meal using different kids of fish and seafood. From simple grilled fish to a pan roasted dish, there is so much to choose from.
Spiced Butter Baked Cod with Green Beans
This simple Spiced Butter Baked Cod with Green Beans is a fast, healthy, one-pan recipe for an easy weeknight dinner. Plus cleanup is a snap!
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw are an easy dinner to make. Try them with Mexican rice on the side and you will have a great meal!
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Pan Roasted Swordfish with Cherry Tomatoes
Pan Roasted Swordfish with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. It’s a healthy and delicious fish recipe!
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Easy, healthy, gluten free and chock full of flavor, this baked teriyaki salmon is the perfect dinner recipe. It’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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Blackened Tuna
An easy cajun dry rub recipe that works perfectly on seared tuna for blackened tuna tacos!
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Mediterranean Grilled Salmon
A fun and healthy twist on kabobs! Grilled salmon and veggies in a Mediterranean marinade.
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Easy Shrimp Cakes with Creole Sauce
This Easy Shrimp Cakes recipe is a delicious appetizer or meal! The Shrimp Cakes with Creole Sauce is a delicious Cajun recipe with just enough spice! You can easily make it spicier if you choose. #cajun #creole #shrimpcakes
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Whole30 Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
Whole30 tuna salad (no mayo) made with apples, bell peppers, tahini, fresh herbs, and spices. Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and lots of flavors, it makes an easy and healthy lunch or snack made in minutes! Last updated on September 14, 2020. We are bringing canned tuna fish back to life with th…
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Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic
Easy + delicious Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic are a fabulous appetizer, or serve on pasta, salads or rice for a quick and tasty meal.
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Easy Broiled Salmon
Broiled salmon is fresh salmon coated with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It’s an easy dinner recipe that’s ready in 15! This juicy broiled salmon is heart-healthy too!
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Shrimp Creole: A Spicy Fast and Easy Dinner Recipe
Spicy Shrimp Creole is a fast and easy gluten-free recipe perfect for a busy weeknight or serving to company. A hearty relaxed dinner recipe.
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Open faced Tuna Melt | no mayo
This quick and easy Open-faced Tuna Melt (no mayo) is made with cream cheese and a little kick from the jalapenos; the perfect lunch!
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Easy, healthy, gluten free and chock full of flavor, this baked teriyaki salmon is the perfect dinner recipe. It’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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Freaking Fast Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini
A great sautéed shrimp dish: 7 simple ingredients, 1 pan & 15 minutes to prep and cook. It’s delicious with natural sweetness from shrimp and zucchini.
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Easy Tuna Patties Recipe
These easy Tuna Patties are a delicious way to make a healthy meal out of canned tuna. They are a perfectly seasoned high protein lunch or dinner idea.
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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Rosemary Butter
Have you been wondering how to grill salmon? I’m sharing how to choose the best fish at the grocery store and how to turn it into an easy and healthy dinner recipe. This is an easy BBQ dinner recipe!
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20 Minute Lemon Pepper Salmon
Looking for the best way to cook salmon in the oven? Look no further than this paleo and dairy free baked lemon pepper salmon!
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Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos are easy to make with light baked tilapia, drizzled with a creamy spicy sauce and piled high with colorful fresh toppings. Street taco recipe.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Juicy healthy garlic prawns with peppers that use just 5 ingredients and take less than 20 minutes to cook.
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Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Grain-free, No-Added Sugar)
Want a Bang Bang Shrimp recipe that taste like the real thing but cuts carbs and sugar? This recipe is super easy, keto-friendly and low-carb.
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Miso Cannellini Bean Salad with Salmon
Toss this delicious Cannellini Bean Salad through some umami miso and add some salty hot smoked salmon and peppery rocket to finish it off!
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Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce
This 30-minute roasted Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce is sweet, smokey, and lightly spicy! Marinated and oven-roasted with a spicy kick of chipotle adobo sauce.
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Tilapia Salad with Spinach and Creamy Avocado Dressing
A garlic butter spinach tilapia salad served with creamy avocado dressing. It’s an amazing flavor combination that’s low carb and keto friendly!
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Easy Salmon Recipe in Anchovy-Garlic Butter (Ready in 15 minutes!)
Easy salmon recipe in anchovy-garlic butter ready in 15 minutes! Packed with deep and rich flavor of anchovy and the sweetness of roasted garlic!
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Easy and Healthy Tuna Casserole
This healthy tuna casserole contains homemade cream of mushroom soup and whole grain noodles–perfect healthy comfort food for the days you need it most!
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Ultimate Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi is a great delicious and easy meal that is ready to serve in just 15 minutes. Full of fresh flavors, this garlic butter shrimp comes together so easily in one pan.
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Pineapple Shrimp Salad {Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Zululand Queen baby pineapples are super sweet with an edible core. Their compact size makes them perfect for a single serving of pineapple shrimp salad. This recipe is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free.
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Quick and Healthy Turkey Recipes
Poultry is a fantastic option when it comes to lightening up some traditional dishes. Things like turkey meatballs, turkey meatloaf and even turkey burgers make for a fantastic, tasty and healthy dinner recipe for the entire family.
Easy Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers (Gluten Free), Ready in 20 Minutes
These easy ground turkey sweet potato burgers offer a delicious, flavorful twist on your original turkey burger. Sweet potato patties are chock full of antioxidants and can be made as a paleo turkey burger and gluten free turkey burger without the bun.
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Turkey Taco Skillet
If you're looking for healthy ground turkey recipes for dinner then you're going to love this one pan turkey taco skillet! It's perfect for meal prep too!
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Quick & Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes (Quick & Easy!)
Get a healthy & quick dinner the whole family will love on the table tonight with these Turkey Sloppy Joes! They are easy to make, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes! They also don’t have any processed sugar, gluten, or other processed ingredients. You will love them because the family will g…
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Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili recipe may be the easiest dinner. Toss it in the pressure cooker, turn it on and you’re done. Also included: stovetop option.
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Ground Turkey Meatloaf Muffins for an Easy Dinner
Cheesy ground turkey meatloaf muffins are sure to be a hit. The best part is that they come pre-portioned with no need for slicing!
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet with Brussels Sprouts & Apples
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious fall harvest meal. An easy and healthy one-pan meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Ground Turkey Tostada Stacks with Fried Egg
These Ground Turkey Tostada Stacks use leftover homemade Molé sauce, crunchy fried tostada shells, cabbage slaw, and a fried egg! Perfect for any night of the week!
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21 Day Fix Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Update! I’ve added Instant Pot instructions to this 21 Day Fix turkey meatballs recipe! This is my new favorite turkey meatball recipe. I mean, I really, really love these. I am super picky and I don’t like eating leftover meat (it weirds me out!), but I ate these for days…and gladly. So I think …
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Butternut Squash Chili
This healthy butternut squash turkey chili recipe is an easy fall dinner recipe that is high in protein and full of fiber. It's perfect for healthy meal prep lunches or dinners.
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Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This easy Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is made with diced onions, sweet apples, minced mushrooms, breadcrumbs, seasonings, and lean ground turkey. Great for busy weeknights!
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Southwestern Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
A spicy redo of the favorite comfort food dish: Southwestern Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (perfect for Thanksgiving holiday leftover turkey and potatoes!)
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Healthy Buffalo Turkey Meatballs w Easy Meal Prep Bowls
roof that eating healthy can be both delicious and achievable, Buffalo Turkey Meatballs with Meal Prep are a easy dinner solution any night of the week!
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Recipe for Healthy and Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
This healthy and easy Mexican Casserole recipe uses ground turkey, beans, and veggies that is full of flavor but not full of calories.
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Super Healthy Turkey Burgers With Blood Orange Aioli
This turkey burger is not bland and boring! Cilantro, green chile, pinions, cotija, orange zest flavor the patty, and it gets dressed with a delightful orange aioli. Deliciously healthy!
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Turkey and Black Bean Chili
Turkey and Black Bean Chili is a delicious recipe that is perfect for leftover Thanksgiving day turkey.
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Skillet Turkey Meatballs
This is my favorite recipe for classic turkey meatballs— perfectly spiced and hardly any work!
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Whole30 Turkey Meatball Soup with Zoodles
Whole30 and Low Carb Turkey Meatball Soup with Zucchini Noodles – an easy and delicious recipe for dinner or meal prep! Paleo, Gluten Free
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Low Carb Turkey Tacos
These Low Carb Turkey Tacos made with CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortillas are so quick and easy to make. They are light and delicious and can be prepared in 30 minutes. Elevate your Taco Tuesday Night!
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Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup
A perfect recipe for holiday turkey leftovers: Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup. Spicy, exciting noodle soup to take the chill out of any day. Gluten-free option
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Delicious Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
Delicious turkey taco stuffed zucchini is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a busy weeknight! It is a family friendly dish that everyone will love!
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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Use leftover turkey in this easy turkey casserole! Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini is full of pasta, vegetables and a homemade parmesan sauce.
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Quick and Healthy Vegan Meal Ideas
Not all quick and healthy meal ideas have to contain meat. You may want to make a vegan soup, stew or even casserole. The sky is the limit. With so many options to choose from you are sure to find something for everyone in your family to enjoy.
Roasted Cauliflower Veggie Soup
This dairy free, Whole30 recipe for roasted cauliflower soup is perfect for dinner. It's a great way to add to a meatless Monday and to eat more vegan recipes. The key? Roasting the vegetables first.
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Vegan White Bean and Kale Soup [Instant Pot or Stove]
Healthy vegan white bean soup loaded with vegetables and kale. Tastes like it cooked all day, but it’s ready in 30!
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Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Easy Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe. This dinner idea uses pantry essentials, it is the ultimate healthy comfort food.
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Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Bowl
This vegan teriyaki chickpea bowl is delicious and a healthy vegan version of takeout Chinese teriyaki chicken. Served with roasted broccoli and rice.
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Easy Pesto Pasta (Easy, Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This {20 Minute} Easy Pesto Pasta is so simple and can be whipped up in no time, making this a perfect option for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner!
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Vegan Sausage Casserole – Bangers & Borlotti Beans
A rich and filling vegan sausage casserole for a chilly evening – vegan sausages with baby carrots and borlotti beans in a thick gravy. Delicious!
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Ginger Scallion Noodle Stir Fry
Light on sauciness and packed with flavor, this vegan ginger scallion noodle stir fry is ready in 20 minutes.
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Vegetable Divan
Author: Diane K. Smith. This version of the traditional comfort-food dish is a delicious, hearty meal. It uses the same fresh vegetables as the original but leaves out the heavy dairy and oils. Round this meal out by serving it over a bowl of quinoa or brown rice.
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Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with wild mushrooms
This creamy vegan gnocchi with wild mushrooms is a one-pot, 20 minute recipe. White wine, garlic and juicy mushrooms make a deliciously rich sauce.
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Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl
This vegan egg roll in a bowl recipe is a meatless take on a delicious meal. Ready in just 10 minutes, this crowd pleasing recipe is a sure winner.
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Vegan Tuna Salad
Well, this is a funny one. If you’re looking for vegan tuna salad, then you’re in the right place. If you came across the recipe by accident, or were curious from the title, then you might want to stick around a little longer. If you were planning to eat real tuna – you might want, or even need, to …
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Hearty Vegan stew
This hearty Vegan Stew recipe is perfect for the cold weather. Make it on the stove top or in a slow cooker for chilly nights: it’s comfort food heaven! As it’s no-fat and loaded with veggies, this recipe is also ideal for the Starch Solution.
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One Pot Vegan Mushroom Pasta
Forgot to plan dinner? No worries, I got you covered. This vegan mushroom pasta is silky, packed with flavour and cooked in a single pot.
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BBQ Vegan Black Bean Burger
A juicy and flavourful BBQ vegan black bean burger that comes together in minutes and grills up to a hearty and satisfying burger.
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Vegan Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado
Our freshly made Vegan Pesto combined with Broccoli and Avocado and served with a good quality pasta, is the perfect weekday meal.
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InstantPot Enchilada Rice Bowl
InstantPot Enchilada Rice is easy, healthy and delicious one pot wonder dish. Perfect for weeknight dinner and meal prep, this wholesome recipe is Glutenfree, Vegan complete meal in a bowl.
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Rice Noodles and Rainbow Veggie Stir Fry
Rice Noodles and Rainbow Veggie Stir-fry is easy to make and gets ready in 20 minutes. It makes a delicious, gluten free and soy free, vegan meal for weeknights!
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Vegan Chickpea Curry
The BEST creamy, Indian vegan chickpea curry made with simple ingredients and lots of spices and veggies that combine for a flavorful and filling meal
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EASY VEGAN POKE BOWL WITH CHICKPEAS
Vegan Poke Bowl features chickpeas cooked in delicious sriracha and tamari sauce marinade and paired with rice vermicelli, cucumber, carrots, edamame, spring onions, and avocado. An amazingly easy and quick vegan dinner is served.
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Lentil Curry
An irresistible lentil curry recipe that is really simple and less time-consuming.
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Lazy Falafel (Vegan + GF)
This Lazy Falafel is SUPER easy to make, will take up less than 30 minutes of your time, and tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version!
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Chinese Style Vegan Tofu Minced Pork
This Chinese style vegan minced pork is made from tofu thus pack full of plant protein ! Super flavorful yet comes together in 15 mins.
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Vegan Asian Broccoli Mushroom Tofu Stir-fry
Super flavorful Asian inspired stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, crunchy broccoli & tender mushrooms ! This healthy vegan dish is ready under 30 mins.
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Vegan Asian Broccoli Mushroom Tofu Stir-fry
Super flavorful Asian inspired stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, crunchy broccoli & tender mushrooms ! This healthy vegan dish is ready under 30 mins.
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Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup
Easy vegan broccoli cheese soup made with broccoli, onion, coconut milk, cashews, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth for a comforting and healthy dairy free soup. Only 25 minutes for an easy weeknight meal, appetizer, or side dish. Low carb, paleo, and Whole30. This post is sponsored in partners…
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Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad ~ The perfect summery dish! It’s fresh, satisfying and takes less than 30 minutes to make too.
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One Pan Mexican Quiona
This One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a hearty flavor-packed meal and it’s a breeze to make. It’s a total weeknight winner that takes about 30 minutes on the stove, and you’ll only have to clean one pan!
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Instant Pot Vegan Pasta Soup
Pasta soup is a comforting food during the cold weather. This instant pot vegan orzo soup is flavorful and loaded with vegetables. This soup is versatile and can use any other pasta instead of orzo.
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One Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup
This hearty one pot vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and grains. Perfect comforting vegan soup full of flavor!
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The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili
This slow cooker vegan chili recipe is a vegan twist on this classic comfort food that makes for a healthy dinner packed with nutrients brimming with flavor
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Easy Vegan Brown Rice Salad Recipe
The freshest, most flavoursome and crunchiest Brown Rice Salad Recipe you’ll ever come across. This recipe is quick to make.
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InstantPot Enchilada Rice Bowl
InstantPot Enchilada Rice is easy, healthy and delicious one pot wonder dish. Perfect for weeknight dinner and meal prep, this wholesome recipe is Glutenfree, Vegan complete meal in a bowl.
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Other Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas
Casseroles, noodles and more, there are several quick and healthy meal ideas that are sure to spark your interest.
Easy Ramen Noodle Recipe homemade
Make this Easy Ramen Noodle Recipe in less than 30 minutes. This is not the cheap ramen a package that you ate in college, but it does use the noodles.
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Sub in a Tub
Make lunchtime simple and super tasty with these fun to eat Sub in a Tub meals! They’re keto, they’re loaded with flavor, and they’re perfect for meal prep!
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Crustless Quiche
This healthy Crustless Quiche makes a perfect slimming meal! Easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free and just as tasty hot or cold.
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Instant Pot Fried Rice or Quinoa
Easy Instant Pot Fried rice or quinoa for the win! This naturally gluten-free/grain-fee and vegetarian recipe is tasty and fun – a perfect side or easy lunch.
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Quick Red Beans and Rice
Quick Red Beans and Rice uses canned beans for a satisfying and easy dinner ready in 30 minutes or less. Bacon adds a smoky richness to this hearty dish.
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Easy Spinach and Coconut Dal
Spinach and coconut dal is a delicious, but frugal family meal, that can be thrown together in less than 30 minutes. The perfect midweek meal.
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Cheesy Veggie Lentil Stew in the Instant Pot
Nourishing and hearty, this cheesy veggie lentil stew in the Instant Pot is a wonderful comfort food for lunch or dinner. Grain-free, with dairy-free option.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe Kid Friendly Easy Quick Healthy Dinner for Meatless Monday Weeknight Vegetarian Meal by Sabrina Currie West Coast Kitchen Garden
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Rice Noodles and Rainbow Veggie Stir Fry
Rice Noodles and Rainbow Veggie Stir-fry is easy to make and gets ready in 20 minutes. It makes a delicious, gluten free and soy free, vegan meal for weeknights!
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Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini and Corn Fritters are a quick and easy weeknight dinner option the whole family will enjoy. These vegetarian fritters are made from healthy, everyday ingredients and are perfect served with veggies or a side salad.
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Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner you can’t go past this vegetable stir fry with noodles. Colourful vegetables are sautéed then mixed with a deliciously simple asian-inspired sauce. This healthy veggie stir fry can be made using ramen noodles or rice noodles, and will be on the table i…
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The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings! Roasted cauliflower is coated in a cheesy sauce and is simply the best!
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Healthy Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese Bake
Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese is the answer to your cheesy pasta dreams. A mixture of whole wheat pasta, mashed sweet potato, cheese and kale make this savory sweet potato pasta dish a real winner.
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Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
Easy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a hearty dinner for your whole family! Made with flavorful broth, tomatoes, fresh spinach, it’s budget-friendly, too!
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Pan roasted gnocchi with peas, broccoli and corn
Easy winter dinner, tomato-free, nut free and healthy.
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Black Bean Stew
Enjoy this healthy, one-pot black bean stew as a dip, soup, with rice or in a tortilla.
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Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon & Peas
Bright, fresh, and layered with ‘soft as a cloud’ gnocchi, this recipe is fabulous as a quick meal or planned dinner party dish!
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Chorizo Butternut Squash Frittata
Chorizo Butternut Squash Frittata. A great breakfast, brunch or dinner that’s high in protein, healthy & low carb. Grainfree, Glutenfree, SCD, Paleo, Sugarfree
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Vegetable Divan
Author: Diane K. Smith. This version of the traditional comfort-food dish is a delicious, hearty meal. It uses the same fresh vegetables as the original but leaves out the heavy dairy and oils. Round this meal out by serving it over a bowl of quinoa or brown rice.
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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
This stuffed spaghetti squash is made with only 5 main ingredients and is an easy vegetarian dinner meal that serves four.
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Enchilada Lasagna Stuffed with Avocado Cream
This enchilada lasagna is stuffed with avocado cream giving it a pop of freshness and flavor. It can be made with corn tortillas or lasagna noodles.
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Cauliflower Rice Salad with Cannellini Beans
Amp up your cauliflower recipe with this Cauliflower Rice Salad. Stir through some cannelini beans cooked in fresh rosemary and a honey lemon dressing. Yum!
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No-Bake Spinach Stuffed Shells
Are you looking for quick dinner ideas for your family? These no-bake spinach stuffed shells are perfect! Not only is this dish easy to make, but great for entertaining! As a mom of 4, I’m al…
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Healthy, Weeknight Sausage and Pepper Pasta
This easy Sausage and Pepper Pasta meal is a delicious pasta spin on sausage and peppers, prepared thoughtfully using better ingredients. Pair with a side salad for a weeknight dinner you can feel very good
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With so many fantastic quick and easy meal ideas to choose from, you are sure to find something that suits your needs. Whether you make a soup, a casserole or even a stir fry, these meals are quick and easy for busy moms.
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your healthy stuffed chicken veggie peppers were amazing! we have added it to our weekly meal plan for two, it also freezes nicely for a quick reheat dinner