What are some healthy and tasty dinner foods?
… asked:
I’m 15 and I want to eat more healthy. I’ve already cut out sugar/candy, soda, and fast food. I need some healthy dinner ideas that my mom can make me.
I’m 15 and I want to eat more healthy. I’ve already cut out sugar/candy, soda, and fast food. I need some healthy dinner ideas that my mom can make me.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:37 am
grilled meats with whole grains and veggies
February 19th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
look at the biggest loser cookbook.
it has amazing ideas that are very easy.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I have some great dinner recipes that are healthy, simple and actually taste good! Check out this website:
My personal favorites are:
Chicken and Black Bean Burritoes
Beef Enchiladas
Onion Crusted Swiss Chicken
Turkey Sausage and White Bean Skillet
Enjoy! I promise - it is actually fun to eat healthy.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
1.BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE SKILLET DINNER
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 c. no-added-salt chicken broth
1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow squash, sliced thin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 c. instant brown rice, dry
1 oz. freshly grated parmesan cheese
In a deep skillet, heat chicken, garlic, broth, broccoli, red pepper and squash to boiling.
Stir in pepper and brown rice, and reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
2.PASTA CHEESE SAUCE DINNER
Soy Semolina Elbow macaroni
Frozen peas and corn
Cheese sauce
CHEESE SAUCE:
3 (2) tbsp. butter
3 (2) tbsp. flour (white)
1 (1) tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. salt (to taste)
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 (1) c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (Colby or Monterey Jack)
5 drops red pepper sauce
1. Cook pasta according to directions. Mix peas and corn and steam until done. (Don’t overcook - stop before peas change bright green color.)
2. Melt butter in heavy bottom saucepan on low heat. Blend flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Turn off heat. Stir in cheese and pepper sauce until cheese is melted.
3. Place a serving of noodles on plate. Sprinkle a serving of vegetables over noodles. Pour cheese sauce over vegetables and noodles.
3.BAKED PORK CHOP DINNER
4 tbsp. oil
4 pork chops
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 med. potatoes, sliced
1 pkg. Niblet corn on cob
1 tsp.dill weed (opt.)
1/4 c. butter
4 rectangles of heavy duty aluminum foil
Brown chops in oil; season with pepper. Place 1 chop in foil, place 1/4 each of onion slices and potato slices on top of chops. Then place 1 frozen ear of corn next to chop. Sprinkle dill weed over dinner and top with 1 tablespoon butter. Wrap in foil and place in a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
4.WHOLE MEAL CHICKEN SALAD
1 (15 oz.) can chunk pineapple, drained
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained
1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
1/2 c. chopped sweet green pepper
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles
Chopped pecans, optional
In large bowl combine chicken, pineapple, celery, oranges, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Blend mayonnaise and mustard. Toss gently with chicken. Cover and chill several hours. Just before serving, mix in chow mein noodles. Turn salad onto lettuce lined salad plate. Serve with crackers.
5.TUNA DINNER CASSEROLE
1 (7 1/4 oz.) box macaroni and cheese dinner
1 (12 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained and chunked
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen green peas
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
Prepare macaroni box as directed on box. Mix in remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart microwaveable serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir casserole and continue on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.