Healthy eating is so much easier when you have a good list of healthy family dinner recipes to choose from. Today I am going to share seven of my favorite healthy dinner ideas to make when I am short on time and still need to get a delicious meal on the table to feed my hungry family.
Easy dinner recipes are a staple in our kitchen and we reach for recipes like this regularly. We all have those nights where we have practices or events to get to and there is just less time to get a meal prepared.
Nights like these call for a simple dinner that comes together fast.
I also suggest keeping bread on hand, which is always nice if a quick sandwich is the only option. My favorites to keep on hand are my sourdough boule, sourdough sandwich rolls, and sourdough bagels.
With a big family, I like to make extra bread and freeze it to have on hand for busy times. Learn how to freeze sourdough bread here.
Below you will find some of our most loved dinners from quick and easy sourdough discard pizza, to a juicy roast and a zesty lemon pasta dish. If you are in a rut or need some great ideas for fast and healthy dinners, you’ve come to the right place!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
Fast – These easy dinner ideas are all super easy and come together quickly, making them perfect for busy weeknights or nights that you just don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Simple ingredients – All of these meals are made with simple whole food ingredients which is very important when trying to feed your family nourishing food.
Delicious – Easy healthy dinners are even better when they are also delicious and packed full of flavor. Making healthier meals doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor, and these dinners are all the perfect balance of healthy and tasty.
Healthy Family Dinner Recipes
How to Cook a Roast in the Instant Pot
How To Make a Chicken In The Instant Pot
Healthy Tuna Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad
Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust
Easy Classic Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Zucchini Lasagna
The Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
Ground Beef Pot Pie
Sourdough Skillet
Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet Recipe with Potatoes
Tips For Quick Healthy Dinners
- A healthy meal is easier to make quickly when you have a well stocked pantry. Make sure to stock your favorite whole ingredients that can come together into a meal when needed. This is how I get by without making meal plans.
- Having meat defrosting in the fridge throughout the week is the best way to make quick healthy recipes attainable. Having the meat ready to go gives you so many more options to make when dinner time rolls around.
- Utilize tools like an instant pot to cook things quicker and make dinner more convenient.
- Keep it simple. Dinner doesn’t have to be a variety of complex homemade feasts every week. Simple recipes like these go a long way in making sure everyone leaves the table happy and satisfied.
If you try any of these recipes and love it, I would love it if you could come back and give it 5 stars! Tag me on Instagram @farmhouseonboone.
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing more of what types of meals you prepare for your family. The majority of your recipes are quick, easy and family friendly. A plus for busy families
A HUGE favorite in our family is your zucchini lasagna recipe. Seriously, I make this every other week. The kids love it, hubby says it’s much better than my pasta version and I like that it’s a healthy, budget friendly meal.
I can’t even begin to fathom what you and your family are dealing with trying to sell your home. However, I know that there is another family out there who would love to make memories in it just like you. They just haven’t found your house yet. Keep the faith, only HE knows when it will happen.
Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday,
Annie