Since we talked about cooking with kids on the podcast I’ve been thinking about doing a post with some of my favorite quick dinners! I am always looking for new meals for our family that are fast, healthy-ish, and kid-friendly. I definitely rotate some of the same dishes, and that’s okay, but sometimes you just need a new and different meal!
- Mexican quinoa: Okay this sounds weird, right? But I promise it is delicious, healthy, and my kids eat it! The original recipe is vegetarian and can be vegan without cheese and sour cream (which is how I serve it to my dairy-allergic 5 yr old.)
- Broccoli Rice Casserole: I love this dish. It isn’t actually a casserole because you make it on the stovetop, but it tastes like one! The cheese goes on at the very end, so it is easy to serve dairy free as well.
- Chicken fajitas: When I was a kid, my mom made chicken fajitas with a spice mix from the grocery store and we liked them well enough. These are so much better! (Sorry, mom.) This recipe tastes like it took forever but it’s pretty quick. I’ve definitely marinated the chicken for less time than it states and it is still wonderful!
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls: This has been my favorite since making it this past summer. My husband loves it as lettuce wraps. I scoop out some of the plain chicken and veggies before adding the sauce and the kids eat that!
- Mini Mexican pizzas: This is a fun recipe! I use black beans instead of refried beans.
I only included meals that are made easily while managing the kids. Not too many elements, and pretty hard to screw up. The fajitas are particularly great because you can make a bunch and have leftovers over the next days: fajita wraps, salads, or over rice. I hope one of these becomes your new favorite go-to for feeding your family! I would love to see one of your quick dinner recipes in the comments!
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