Thesehealthy mealsfor kids will satisfy the whole family.
Recipes like Healthy Oven-Fried Pork Chops and Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili are flavorful and fun.
The suggested amounts might surprise you, as they can vary.

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Serve with steamed broccoli and baked sweet potato for a satisfying healthy weeknight dinner.
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception.
BBQ Carrot Dogs
Shock everyone with this recipe for veggie dogs that actually taste like hot dogs.

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They’re an amazing (and healthy!)
vegan alternative to traditional meat hot dogs.
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.

The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.
If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
Add a tossed salad and you have a healthy and hearty meal that will leave you feeling good.

Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.
They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.

I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Serve with coleslaw and malt vinegar or lemon wedges.

The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
The “tortilla bowls” are filled with a zesty chicken filling and topped like nachos.
Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.

Black Bean Quesadillas
In a hurry?
These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make.
We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too.

If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling.
Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.
Chicken Tetrazzini
This retro dish will hey kids and adults alike.

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In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples.
Serve with brown rice and snow peas.

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Classic Hamburger
Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers.
We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it.
Serve with sweet potato fries.

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