The times are beginning to really feel like fall and I’m SO prepared for the entire fall flavors. On this roundup you’ll discover scrumptious, wholesome again to high school dinner concepts that dissipate seasonal produce and that the entire household will love — kiddos included! Skip the boxed mac and cheese and add some taste, protein & veggies to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Sure, there are over 50 recipes right here and sure, they’re all unimaginable (and Tony-approved!) I included a mixture of meat and plant-based choices for yummy Meatless Mondays, plus loads of 30-minute dinner recipes for fast and simple meals which are nice for after faculty.
What makes these dinners nice for again to high school?
I picked out tons of fantastic recipes that aren’t solely kid-friendly, however they’re additionally:
- Simple to make and revel in for days — be happy to double them to feed extra!
- Full of sneaky veggies, or nice for serving with a facet of your kiddos’ favourite fruits or greens.
- Filled with several types of protein. You’ll discover rooster, seafood, plant-based and extra to check out together with your kiddos.
- Adaptable to your child’s or household’s style preferences! Bear in mind to take a look at the notes part in every recipe.
If any of your children are nut-free try our full nut-free category for tons of nice recipes.
I’ve additionally marked these recipes gluten free, vegetarian and nut free for ease, however make sure you try every recipe’s notes part for methods to regulate as wanted.
- Vegetarian = VT. Many recipes can simply be made vegetarian, simply examine the notes part of that recipe.
- Gluten free = GF. Use corn tortillas, gluten free buns, pasta, breadcrumbs and flours the place recipes name for it.
- Nut free = NF. Maintain recipes nut free through the use of olive oil as a substitute of coconut oil, common milk as a substitute of nut milk & omitting any nut garnishes.
Whether or not you’re feeding the household or meal prepping for the week, get these wholesome again to high school dinners in your menu ASAP! They make the perfect leftovers to take pleasure in all through the week.
Wholesome Pasta Recipes
Simply make all of those recipes gluten free through the use of your favourite gluten free pasta or noodles like this model.
One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta GF, NF
Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Pasta with Cashew Pesto + Goat Cheese VT, GF
Vegetarian Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna VT, GF, NF
Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon GF, NF
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous GF, NF
Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Honey VT, GF
Stovetop Southwest Tuna Mac and Cheese GF, NF
The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat GF, NF
Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake GF, NF
Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti GF, NF
Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole GF, NF
Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese GF, NF
Brown Butter Acorn Squash Pasta with Toasted Hazelnuts + Sage VT, GF
Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce VT, GF
One Pan Creamy Thai Peanut Chicken Couscous GF
Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese VT, GF, NF
30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo VT, GF, NF
The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese You’ll Ever Eat VT, GF
Creamy Sweet Corn & Brown Butter Ricotta Pasta VT, GF, NF
30 Minute Vegan Stir Fry Sesame Noodles with Chickpeas & Basil VT, GF, NF
Saucy Baked Pumpkin Pasta GF, NF
Zucchini Mac and Cheese VT, GF, NF
Cozy Roasted Vegetable Butternut Squash Lasagna VT, GF, NF
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs GF, NF
Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew GF, NF
Actually, the Best Vegetarian Chili Ever VT, GF, NF
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup VT, GF
The Best Chicken Soup You’ll Ever Eat GF, NF
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili GF, NF
The Best Dal Ever VT, GF
Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup GF
Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup VT, GF, NF
Healthy White Chicken Chili GF, NF
The Best Minestrone Soup VT, GF, NF
BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowls GF, NF
The Best Healthy Turkey Chili GF, NF
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup GF, NF
Vegan Coconut Tomato Lentil Soup VT, GF
Tacos, Burritos & Enchiladas
Maintain these recipes gluten free by merely utilizing corn tortillas or grain free tortillas like these.
Chipotle Black Bean Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole VT, GF, NF
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet VT, GF, NF
Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!) GF, NF
Vegetarian Plantain & Black Bean Taco Cups VT, GF, NF
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two GF, NF
Jalapeño Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema VT, GF, NF
Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos GF, NF
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggie Tacos (with yummy sauce options!) VT, GF, NF
Stir Frys & One Pan Meals
Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) GF, NF
Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower GF, NF
Turkey Picadillo (with a slow cooker option!) GF, NF
Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas) VT, GF, NF
30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry GF, NF
One Pot Vegan Coconut Curried Brown Rice with Tofu VT, GF
Mama’s Chickpeas in Sofrito with Arroz con Gandules VT, GF, NF
Healthy Orange Chicken Stir Fry with Coconut Cauliflower Rice GF
One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice GF
Mom’s Authentic Puerto Rican Rice and Beans VT, GF, NF
One Pan Sazon Skillet Chicken GF, NF
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry GF, NF
One Pan Tandoori Chicken with Spiced Coconut Rice GF
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala GF
Meatballs & Meatloaves
Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata GF, NF
One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce GF
Mom’s Ultimate Vegetarian Lentil Loaf VT, GF, NF
Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins GF, NF
Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf GF, NF
Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce GF
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo & Creamy Feta Yogurt Sauce GF, NF
One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce GF
Oh So Good Chicken Meatballs in Pumpkin Coconut Curry Sauce GF
Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps
Maintain these recipes gluten free through the use of your favourite gluten free buns or wraps.
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps VT, GF
Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers GF, NF
Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches GF, NF
Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers GF, NF
15-Minute Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes GF, NF
Ultimate Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce VT, GF, NF
Child-Pleasant Consolation Meals
Maintain any of those recipes nut free through the use of common milk or oat milk as a substitute of nut milk.
30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce! GF, NF
Homemade Crispy Baked Fish Sticks (kid & toddler-friendly!) GF, NF
Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie NF
The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets GF, NF
How to Make the Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust VT, GF
Vegan & Gluten Free Curry Chickpea Pot Pie with Sweet Potato ‘Crust’ VT, GF
Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole GF, NF
Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip GF
Tofu Vegan Nachos with Cashew Cheese Sauce VT, GF
Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie NF
Delicious Zucchini Pizza Crust Recipe VT, GF
White Chicken Chili Pie with Pumpkin Cornbread Crust NF
I hope you LOVE these straightforward, wholesome again to high school dinner concepts! For those who strive any of them make sure you go away a remark and let me understand how you favored it. You too can share a photograph in our Fb group or on Instagram with #ambitiouskitchen. I can’t wait to see!
