Healthy Dinner Ideas For Big Family

Healthy Baked Potato Bar

Everyone loves baked potatoes and they’re a great way to feed a big family. For a healthy baked potato bar, bake a variety of potatoes, such as sweet potatoes, yams, and russet potatoes. You can also serve a selection of toppings, such as grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, salsa, and Greek yogurt. This is a great way to get everyone involved in making their own meal, as everyone can pick and choose what they want to put on their potatoes.

Ingredients:

3 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
3 large yams, cut into wedges
3 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped grilled chicken
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, yams, and russet potatoes. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
Spread potatoes onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Remove from oven. Serve potatoes with salsa, chicken, bell peppers, red onion, cheese, and Greek yogurt.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 potato wedge with toppings

Calories: 163

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 19g

Protein: 5g

Sodium: 218mg

Fiber: 2g

Turkey Quinoa Veggie Skillet

This tasty turkey quinoa veggie skillet is a great way to get a complete meal on the table for a big family. Ground turkey is cooked with quinoa, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. It’s a great source of protein and it’s full of flavor. Serve it with a side of steamed broccoli for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until turkey is no longer pink and onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
Add carrots, bell peppers, quinoa, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add water and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Serve with steamed broccoli.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 cup

Calories: 257

Fat: 11g

Carbohydrates: 15g

Protein: 22g

Sodium: 393mg

Fiber: 4g

Veggie Lasagna

This veggie lasagna is a hearty and delicious dinner for a large family. It features layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese and a variety of vegetables, such as mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers. Serve it with a side salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
9 lasagna noodles

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles.
Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/2 of the vegetable mixture. Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the vegetables.
Top with 3 more lasagna noodles. Spread remaining cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with remaining vegetable mixture. Spread remaining tomato sauce over the vegetables.
Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve with a side salad.

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1/8 of lasagna

Calories: 287

Fat: 10g

Carbohydrates: 28g

Protein: 16g

Sodium: 648mg

Fiber: 3g

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many healthy dinner ideas for a big family. With a little creativity and planning, you can easily create a nutritious and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Try to include a variety of