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Healthy Family Meals

Everyone wants to get in shape for the summertime and preparing healthier lunches and dinners during the spring can be a great start! These recipes are some that you can make for the whole family to enjoy while receiving lots of nutrients!

All recipes can be found in Healthy Family Meals at the library.

Build-Your-Own Pizzas

This recipe is the perfect excuse to get the whole family together to make dinner! It is fun to make and customizable, but even if the kids don’t want veggies on top it is made with nutrient-filled whole wheat flour.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Do you love Mexican food? If so, this soup is a great meal that is perfect for the family! Not only is it a light meal, it also is an easy way to incorporate many vegetables into one meal.

Peppered Pot Roast

If you have a busy day, this recipe is ideal because it requires very little attention since it is made in a slow cooker. The whole family can enjoy this delicious roast, and it can be served with brown rice on the side.

Roasted Salmon with Cucumber-Lime Sauce

The salmon in this meal provides a high source of protein, and the light flavors of cucumber and lime will leave everyone in the family wanting more. Serve with green beans or asparagus on the side to get your greens in for the day.

Spring Ragù with Spiral Pasta

This is the perfect vegetarian springtime Pasta. It contains lots of different veggies and uses whole wheat pasta. The best part about this recipe is that if you have your own vegetable garden, you can pull some of the ingredients straight from your backyard.

Strawberry Patch Salad

This colorful salad has a delicious citrus dressing which is the perfect touch for a fresh springtime meal. Grilled chicken or your choice of meat can even be added on top of the salad to make the meal more filling. This is also the perfect meal to pack up for the family to go on a picnic in the park!