Moms are super busy creatures. Their responsibilities are numerous, and thankfully, so is their energy and will to take care of their family. But still, getting a healthy dinner on the table often becomes an impossible feat. Work, errands, and after-school activities leave little time for preparing nutritious dinners. This article presents some quick solutions to ensure that nourishing your family doesn’t become a time-consuming struggle. Here are 6 nutritious and delicious dinner ideas that your kids are surely going to love.
One-Pan Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken
Dinner idea no. 1 will take around 10 minutes for preparation of the ingredients and some 25-30 minutes to cook. In all, you will be out of the kitchen in less than 40 minutes. The dish is nutrient-rich with protein from chicken breasts, Vitamin C from lemons, and a minimal fat level. Use olive oil for additional benefits.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 sliced lemons (sliced)
- 4 cloves of garlic, preferably minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
- Start by preheating the oven to about 200 Celsius.
- Take a baking dish and place chicken breasts in it.
- Drizzle some olive oil on the chicken along with minced garlic, salt and pepper. Use your hand to make sure it is evenly spread.
- Now take lemon slices and place them on top of the chicken.
- Set the timer for about 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, take the dish out and check if the chicken is properly cooked.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes if you think the chicken is not cooked through.
- Use fresh parsley for garnishing.
- Serve with bread and your favorite sauces.
Veggie-Packed Stir-Fry
Stir-fried veggies will take about 20 minutes to prepare and cook. These are highly nutritious with loads of fiber and vitamins, especially A and C. Moreover, this dish has a low-calorie count. You can use vegetables of your choice in it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 sliced bell pepper
- 1 carrot, cut as per your preference
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 cup brown rice
Preparation
- Take a cup of brown rice in a pot. Add some water and put it to a boil.
- Take a large pan and put it over medium heat. Now add some sesame oil.
- Once the oil starts heating, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Let it cook for 1 minute.
- Add all your vegetables and stir-fry for about 7 minutes.
- Now pour some soy sauce over the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve the veggies hot with brown rice.
Turkey and Avocado Wraps
These delicious wraps are very easy to prepare and the whole process won’t take more than 10 minutes. Your dinner will be high in lean protein, and rich in minerals and vitamins.
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 8 slices of turkey breast
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 sliced tomato
- 2 tbsp hummus
Preparation
- Take your tortillas on a plate and spread hummus evenly on it.
- Now spread a layer of turkey, followed by avocadoes, spinach, and tomatoes.
- Now roll up the tortillas tightly. You can heat them in a pan for crispiness. Slice in half.
- Repeat the process on other tortillas.
- Serve immediately.
Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo
This is high in protein and low in carbs dinner takes about 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Take a bowl and peel your shrimp. Make sure to devein them.
- Now take a large pan and heat olive oil in it over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Add shrimp to the pan and let it cook till it becomes pink. It should not take more than 4-5 minutes.
- Now add broccoli to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Now add a cup of Alfredo sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Mix it well and keep stirring.
- Now sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over it.
- Serve
Grilled Chicken and Veggie Skewers
This quick-to-make dinner idea is rich in fiber, protein, and vitamins with very little fat. The preparation of ingredients will take about 15 minutes and it should not take more than 12 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sliced zucchini
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Start by cutting your chicken breasts into cubes. Also, cut your bell pepper and red onion into chunks.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Take a bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to it. Mix it well.
- Now thread your chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Now pour your olive oil mixture over the chicken and veggies. Use a brush for convenience.
- Grill the chicken for about 12 minutes. Turn occasionally to make sure it’s not burned.
- Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve it hot. You can also use cooked rice with it.
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Peppers
This amazing dish will take about 15 minutes to ready the ingredients and another 30 minutes to cook. It is packed with fibers, vitamins, and protein along with a low-calorie count.
Ingredients
- 4 halved and seeded bell peppers
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to about 190 Celsius (375°F).
- Take a bowl and add quinoa, spinach, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix it well.
- Now stuff this mixture in your bell peppers. Make sure to not fill them to the brim, and leave some space in the bell peppers.
- Now place these stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover them with aluminum foil.
- Bake for some 30 minutes.
- Take it out and make sure the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm.
Each recipe provided is made with easily available ingredients, is delicious, nutritious, and doesn’t take too much time to prepare. Busy moms who are always on the go but want to provide healthy meals to their families will love them.
Busy moms should also check out these no-bake desserts, for those special treats for the kids.
Try these recipes and share your experience.
