The aim of this article is to provide you with some healthy meal ideas for the whole family. I do not claim that these are groundbreaking but I just wanted to help people who love to read articles like this and find good inspiration for what they can cook next day or in couple of days.
Sometimes it’s easier to cook something if you have an idea and buy everything you need before hand so everything is fresh. So let me start with my ideas and you guys can add more in your comments
healthy meal ideas for the family
Good nutrition and a healthy diet is an essential part of leading a healthy and happy life. Eating well provides the body with the nutrients it needs to maintain health, while avoiding disease and chronic conditions that are associated with high fat, sugar, and salt diets. A balanced diet will provide your body with the right amount of energy needed for a healthy lifestyle.
Tom Kerridge’s chicken pearl barley soup
Tom’s hearty, healthy soup is packed with vegetables such as carrots, celery, courgette and leeks. The pearl barely gives it a bit of bite and will leave everyone feeling fuller for longer.
Classic chilli con carne
A 100g portion of this chilli has just 101 calories, so an average serving will only set you back around 200 calories. You can adapt the recipe if you’re catering for the whole family, like leaving out the red wine for example.
Quorn Sausage Pasta Bake
This Quorn sausage pasta bake is not only family-friendly, it’s vegetarian too made with Quorn. Quorn sausages are lower in fat and calories than your average pork sausages.
Weight Watchers Cajun chicken
Weight Watchers Cajun chicken is a one-pot wonder that takes just 15 minutes to prep and brings two of our favourites together, chicken and rice. Each tender cut of chicken is infused with cajun spice, so every bite is bursting with flavour.
Fish burger wraps
A healthier take on a burger, this fish burger is wrapped up with plenty of fresh salad (and a tasty gherkin). Using wraps rather than burger buns makes them lighter and healthier but they still taste great.
Tuna pasta bake
Tuna pasta bake is a firm family favourite that uses store cupboard staples such as pasta and tinned tuna. Protein-rich tuna is good for omega-3, while the carbohydrates in the pasta will give you an energy boost.
Weight Watchers black bean shakshuka
Ready in just 30 minutes, Weight Watchers black bean shakshuka is infused with paprika, cayenne pepper and fresh red chillies. Serve with rice or crusty bread for dipping.
Mushroom ragu with courgetti
Meat-free mushroom ragu is quick to prepare. Mushrooms and Quorn make a chunky ragu that’s better for you and instead of pasta, we’ve snuck in extra veg in the form or courgetti, or courgette ribbons.
Tom Kerridge’s butternut squash pasta bake
Tom’s comforting butternut squash pasta bake has layers of macaroni pasta, soft butternut squash and heaps of cheese. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds before serving for that extra health kick.
Tarragon pesto pasta with peas and prawns
Our prawn tacos with grilled fish take leftover cooked prawns and fish and transform them into a spicy, Cajun-like filler for fresh and zesty tacos.
Cauliflower pizza
This delicious pizza is made from cauliflower. The standard pizza base is swapped for a cauliflower pizza base instead. A great way to eat an extra portion of veg on what isn’t usually the healthiest dinner.
Ramen soup
Make your own noodle soup with this easy recipe that’s bursting with veg like Tenderstem broccoli, mushrooms and aubergine. The ginger, soy sauce and miso make this soup extra flavoursome.
Mini roasted cauliflowers with tomato sauce
Mini roasted cauliflowers with simple tomato sauce are so easy to make and a fantastic way to get more vegetables into your family dinner.
Vegan burgers
Made with beetroot, sweet potato, mixed grains and quinoa, these vegan burgers are filling and healthy all in one. Serve with homemade chips or keep it healthy with a light salad or roasted veg.
Chicken fusion salad
Add leftover chicken to a fresh salad with vegetable strips and a little ginger and chill for extra flavour. Drizzle with a homemade dressing made from ginger, red chillies and red wine vinegar.
Chicken casserole
This chicken casserole recipe is healthy and filling, with each portion
working out at round 390 calories. This is a great way to make sure the whole family gets a few portions of vegetables too.
Wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg
Our wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg serves six and is ready on the table in just 20 minutes. This vegetarian dish is a healthy family meal made with aubergines, wholewheat spaghetti and infused with lemons, basil and mint.
Butternut squash and sage risotto
Give your risotto a healthy and flavoursome boost by adding hearty chunks of butternut squash. The butternut squash counts towards your 5-a-day. You can opt to leave the white wine out of this risotto to make it even healthier.
Hearty root and barley soup
Packed with veggies and chicken, this hearty root and barley soup is the perfect recipe for getting the whole family eating well. Not only is this soup low-fat, it also only works out at 259 calories per serving.
Quorn, squash and spinach lasagne
Try this veg-packed Quorn, squash and spinach lasagne. Make the cheese sauce from scratch using semi-skimmed milk and cornflour. Serve with a fresh side salad or seasonal veg.
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