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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Here is what’s on the menu!
Day 1-
1

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Loaded with melt in your mouth beef and plenty of veggies in a rich thick broth. Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that feels like a big warm hug.
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Grocery items for slow cooker beef stew:
- Stew meat (2 lbs, such as chuck roast)
- Small yellow onion
- Garlic cloves (2)
- Beef broth (3 cups) I use better than bouillon roasted beef base
- Russet potatoes (3 medium size)
- Carrots (3 large)
Pantry Items:
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste (2 tbsp)
- Italian seasoning
- Dried parsley
- Bay leaves (2)
- all purpose flour or gluten free flour
- salt and pepper
Day 2-
2

Cashew Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
A simple 30-ish-minute meal that is healthy and delicious. Tender chicken with lots of veggies, cashews, and an easy sauce to bring it all together.
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Grocery items for Cashew Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry:
- Chicken breast or thigh meat (1 lb)
- Green bell pepper (1)
- Red bell pepper (1)
- Snow peas (1 cup)
- Button mushrooms (1 cup)
- Carrot (1 medium)
- Zucchini (1 small)
- Sliced water chestnuts (1 8oz can)
- Green onions (4)
- Garlic clove (1)
- Roasted salted or unsalted cashews (1/2 cup)
- Lemon (1)
Pantry items:
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Toasted sesame oil
- Corn starch
- Red pepper flakes
- Brown or white rice
Day 3-
3

The Most Delicious Vegetarian Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Toasty taco shells filled with warm spicy quinoa, topped with a simple creamy slaw…. Oh my goodness! Num Num!
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Grocery items for Vegetarian Tacos with Creamy Slaw:
- Yellow onion (1/2 cup)
- Organic quinoa (1 cup dry)
- Low sodium vegetable stock (2 cups) I use better than bouillon vegetable base
- Low sodium black beans (1 14oz can)
- Frozen corn (9oz bag) I use Green Giant honey & roasted corn with peppers
- Lime (2)
- Hard taco shells (10-12)
- Shredded multi-colored cabbage mix (4 cups)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup)
- Red onion ( 2 tbsp)
- Light sour cream (1/4 cup)
Pantry Items:
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Tomato paste
- Salt and pepper
Day 4-
4

White Chicken Skillet Lasagna + VIDEO – The Recipe Rebel
This White Chicken Skillet Lasagna is made with SIX ingredients in ONE pot! It’s creamy and hearty and the perfect comfort food. [VIDEO]
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Note: I made 3 changes to this recipe for a lower-calorie version and added in a veggie to make this a one-skillet-meal! Substitutes are in the grocery and pantry items. Our family loves it!
Grocery items for white chicken skillet lasagna:
- Boneless chicken breast (2 breasts or about 2 cups of shredded chicken)
- Chicken stock (2 1/2 cups) I use Better than bouillon roasted chicken base
- substitute item – Half & Half in place of heavy cream ( 1 1/2 cups)
- Lasagna noodles (10)
- Mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
- added item – Frozen peas (1 cup) stir in the last 5 minutes of cooking time
Pantry items:
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- added item– Garlic powder (1/2 tsp) add in w/ Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Day 5-
5

Keto Casserole With Ground Beef & Broccoli – Savory Tooth
This casserole is super easy to make and so satisfying. A great meal when you want something a little lighter.
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Note: Another great recipe my family really enjoyed. See Grocery items for substitutes and add-ins.
Grocery items for Keto Casserole with Beef & Broccoli:
- Lean ground beef or turkey
- Pasta sauce ( 1 3/4 cup) Rao’s is a great keto/low carb friendly sauce and it’s so good!
- added item – Cauliflower pieces (3 cups) cook cauliflower in large microwave safe bowl with 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes. Then add broccoli and cook 5 more minutes.
- Broccoli florets (3 cups)
- substitute item – Low-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (1 3/4 cup) in place of cheddar cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
- Large celery stalk (1)
Pantry items:
- Garlic powder
- Ground cayenne (optional)
- salt and pepper
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