Healthy Dinner Recipes for Kids 19.08.2015

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Tired of being a short-order cook? Then try these healthy dinners for kids! They are almost effortless and provide the perfect blend of flavor and fun. Healthy dinner recipes for kids can be adult-friendly while appealing to little mouths!

Zucchini-Loaf

You can add veggies to your groceries list without your kids even knowing it! With some zucchini, beef, and tasty condiments, simply bake and serve. Healthy kid-friendly dinner recipes don’t get much easier than this.

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

• eggs, slightly beaten, 2
• 
zucchini, shredded, 2 c
• 
plain bread crumbs, 1/3 c
• 
onion, chopped, 1/3 c
• salt, 1 t
• dried oregano, ½ t
• pepper, ¼ t
• lean ground beef, 1 ½ lbs.

Topping:

• brown sugar, 1 T
• ketchup, 2 T
• yellow mustard, ½ t

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl. Place mixture into an ungreased casserole dish (9 ½ inches deep). Bake 35 minutes.
2. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients for the topping in a small bowl.
3. Take out meatloaf and drain fat. Pour topping over meat, bake 10-15 minutes. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160F and meat is cooked thoroughly. Cool 5 minutes, serve.

Roasted Halibut with Citrus Salsa

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When you think of healthy dinner recipes for kids, do you think of fish? Why not? You can make this a scrumptious dinner, and even get kids to eat their fruit, too!

Ingredients:

• grapefruit, 2 large
• jalapeno chile, 1
• dried red onion, 3 T
• fresh basil, 2 T
• thyme, 1 t
• halibut filets, 1-inch thick, 4
• vegetable oil
• salt
• pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Peel and segment grapefruits, add segments and juice to small bowl. Add chile, onions, basil, and thyme.
2. Coat fish with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Bake on lined or greased baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
3. Top fish with salsa, serve.

Fabulous Fish Sandwiches

Making healthy dinners for kids doesn’t have to be a chore. You can even make sandwiches that will keep them nourished and happy. A cute fish design makes it even more fun!

Ingredients:

• frozen breaded fish filets, 1 package (21 ounces)
• mayo, ½ c
• ranch dressing, ¼ c
• 
sweet pickle relish, 2 T
• garlic powder, ¼ t
• white bread, 12 slices
• American cheese, 6 slices
• lettuce leaves, 6

Instructions:

1. Cook fish according to instructions on package. Thoroughly mix mayo, ranch dressing, relish, and garlic powder in small bowl. Spread onto 6 bread slices.
2. Put 2 fish filets on each bread slice.
3. Add cheese and lettuce, then top with second bread slice. Use fish-shaped cookie cutter to shape each sandwich into 2 fish. Serve cold.

Some Tips for Making Healthy Dinners for Kids

Use these tricks to whip up some easy and healthy dinner recipes for kids.

1. Incorporate new ingredients by mixing them with your child’s favorite foods.
2. Get kids excited by including them in prep.
3. Introduce a new recipe each week.