September 25, 2021

5 Days of Healthy Dinner Ideas

Easy to make recipes using wholesome ingredients, and many can be modified to fit dietary needs. EACH RECIPE INCLUDES A GROCERY LIST!

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Day 1-

Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Casserole

A MUST HAVE healthy and wholesome meal for your weekly rotation. This easy, throw-together casserole has become one of our family's favorite meals. Ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, beans, and corn, cook in a delicious broth of fire roasted tomatoes, garlic and spices. Top with a little cheese and fresh cilantro and you will have happy campers at the table.

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Grocery items for tex-mex slow cooker casserole:

1 lb ground turkey or beef
Small yellow onion (1/2 cup)
Garlic cloves (2)
Green or red bell pepper (1)
Baby petite red potatoes (1 lb)
Fire roasted corn (15oz can)
Red kidney beans (14.5oz can)
Fire roasted tomatoes (14.5oz can)
Low sodium beef broth (1/2 cup) I use better than bouillon roasted beef base
Reduced-fat colby jack shredded cheese (1 cup)
Fresh cilantro (topping)
Avocado (topping)
Sour cream (topping)

Pantry items:

Chili powder
Chipotle chili powder
Salt and pepper

Day 2-

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole – Savory Tooth

Here’s a crazy good recipe on how to make chicken bacon ranch casserole with broccoli! This is a low carb and keto friendly bake, where you can use leftover or storebought ingredients to simplify the recipe however you like. You can also prepare this casserole the day before to save time.

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Grocery items for Chicken bacon ranch casserole:

Boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
Bacon (8 strips)
Broccoli florets (10 cups)
Shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
Shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
Ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)

Day 3-

Sheet Pan Nachos with Avocado Salsa Verde

Every chip topped with the perfect amount of goodies, and a generous helping of creamy Avocado Salsa, makes this fast supper a winner!

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Grocery items for sheet pan nachos with avocado salsa:

Tortilla chips (5 cups)
Lean ground turkey (1/2 lb)
Black beans (14oz can)
Sliced black olives (2.5oz can)
Tomato (1 large)
Red onion (1/4 cup)
Low-fat shredded Mexican cheese (1 1/2 cups)
Avocado (1 large)
Chunky salsa verde (1/2 cup)
Lime (1)
Cilantro (topping)

Pantry items:

Olive oil
Chili powder
Ground cumin
Dried oregano
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Day 4-

20-Minute Caprese Chicken

Chicken Breasts grilled with a simple balsamic glaze and topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slices and basil. This 20-Minute Caprese Chicken is perfect any night of the week and your family is sure to love it!

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