Hanna Lalonde With drop offs, pick ups, work, and a never-ending list of chores, it might feel easier for parents to make the same few dishes for dinner each evening. Having a few signature staple meals is great, especially when you likely already have those ingredients stocked in your cupboard. However, if you’re looking to branch out and find your family’s new favourite dish, keep reading! Below, we’ll share a few of our favourite healthy winter meal ideas.
The Best Healthy Turkey Chili
Monique Volz shares her Healthy Turkey Chili recipe on her blog, Ambitious Kitchen. This turkey chili recipe can be prepped in as little as 55 minutes and is filled with protein. Your children can have fun adding their favourite toppings to the chili. They could try adding sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh lime! This healthy winter meal is packed with protein and would taste great over rice.
Easy Vegan Fried Rice
Whether you’re vegan or just want to enjoy a plant-based meal, this easy fried rice by the Minimalist Baker will surely be a hit! Fried rice is an amazing and versatile dish that allows you to add in your families favourite vegetables or sauces. You can also add other sources of protein like edamame, fried eggs, or chicken! The Minimalist Baker suggests that this dish can be stored in your fridge for 3-4 days, so you can even make extra to save for lunch the next day.
Quick Skillet Meatballs in Sauce
Michelle from the Paleo Running Momma blog shares her easy, healthy meatballs and sauce recipe that can be ready in 25 minutes! This recipe is an awesome take on a classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You can even cook up your favourite pasta to serve with the meatballs and sauce, or you could opt for some garlic toast and a salad instead. Meatballs are an amazing comfort food to serve in the winter and this quick and healthy winter meal will help busy parents get dinner on the table in no time at all!
Easy Pizza Burgers
If you haven’t tried a pizza burger, you’re missing out! This fun combination of two delicious foods will surely put a smile on your children’s faces. The Minimalist Baker shares how to make amazing homemade burgers with chickpea patties and marinara sauce. If your family doesn’t enjoy plant-based burgers, you could swap the patties out for your favourite chicken or beef patty. Adding marinara sauce and cheese to the bun adds a delicious Italian twist to this classic meal.
We hope that these healthy winter meal ideas help you have fun switching up your weeknight dinners! Cooking dinner as a family is a great way to spend time together, while also teaching your children valuable cooking skills.
