April 1, 2022

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-

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-

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-

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-

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-

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)