We’re nearing September and after a few 100 diploma days right here in Chicago this week, I’m SO prepared for the entire fall flavors. On this roundup, you’ll discover scrumptious, wholesome again to highschool dinner concepts that burn up seasonal produce and components that the entire household will love — kiddos included! Skip the boxed mac and cheese and add some taste, protein & veggies to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Sure, there are over 50 recipes right here to feed the kiddos all through the entire faculty yr and sure, they’re all unbelievable (and Tony-approved!) I included a mixture of meat and plant-based choices for yummy Meatless Mondays, plus loads of 30-minute dinner recipes for fast and straightforward meals which can be nice for after faculty. These are a should for busy weeknights!
What makes these dinners nice for again to highschool?
I picked out tons of fantastic recipes that aren’t solely kid-friendly, however they’re additionally:
- Straightforward to make and revel in for days — be happy to double them to feed extra!
- Full of sneaky veggies, or nice for serving with a facet of your kiddos’ favourite fruits or greens.
- Full of various kinds of protein. You’ll discover rooster, floor turkey, seafood, plant-based, and extra to check out along with your kiddos.
- Adaptable to your child’s or household’s style preferences! Bear in mind to take a look at the notes part in every recipe.
If any of your youngsters are nut-free take a look at our full nut-free class for tons of nice recipes, and head over to my total kid-friendly recipe class with breakfast and snack concepts!
I’ve additionally marked these recipes gluten free, vegetarian and nut free for ease, however you should definitely take a look at every recipe’s notes part for methods to regulate as wanted.
- Vegetarian = VT. Many recipes can simply be made vegetarian, simply examine the notes part of that recipe.
- Gluten free = GF. Use corn tortillas as an alternative of flour tortillas, gluten free buns, pasta, breadcrumbs and flours the place recipes name for it.
- Nut free = NF. Preserve recipes nut free through the use of olive oil as an alternative of coconut oil, common milk as an alternative of nut milk & omitting any nut garnishes.
Whether or not you’re feeding the household or meal prepping for the week, get these wholesome back-to-school dinners in your menu ASAP! They make the perfect leftovers to take pleasure in all through the week.
Wholesome Pasta Recipes
Simply make all of those recipes gluten free through the use of your favourite gluten free pasta or noodles like this model.
One Pot Tacky Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta GF, NF
Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Pasta with Cashew Pesto + Goat Cheese VT, GF
Vegetarian Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna VT, GF, NF
Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon GF, NF
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Hen Couscous GF, NF
Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Honey VT, GF
Stovetop Southwest Tuna Mac and Cheese GF, NF
The Finest Wholesome Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat GF, NF
Unimaginable Caramelized Onion Spinach Hen Pasta Bake GF, NF
Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti GF, NF
Wholesome Tuna Noodle Casserole GF, NF
Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese GF, NF
Brown Butter Acorn Squash Pasta with Toasted Hazelnuts + Sage VT, GF
Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce VT, GF
One Pan Creamy Thai Peanut Hen Couscous GF
Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese VT, GF, NF
30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo VT, GF, NF
The Finest Vegan Mac and Cheese You’ll Ever Eat VT, GF
Creamy Candy Corn & Brown Butter Ricotta Pasta VT, GF, NF
30 Minute Vegan Stir Fry Sesame Noodles with Chickpeas & Basil VT, GF, NF
Saucy Baked Pumpkin Pasta GF, NF
Zucchini Mac and Cheese VT, GF, NF
Cozy Roasted Vegetable Butternut Squash Lasagna VT, GF, NF
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs GF, NF
Mother’s Sluggish Cooker Beef Stew GF, NF
Really, the Finest Vegetarian Chili Ever VT, GF, NF
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup VT, GF
The Finest Hen Soup You’ll Ever Eat GF, NF
Creamy White Bean Hen Enchilada Soup GF, NF
Sluggish Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili GF, NF
The Finest Dal Ever VT, GF
Therapeutic Ginger Coconut Hen Brown Rice Soup GF
Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup VT, GF, NF
Wholesome White Hen Chili GF, NF
The Finest Minestrone Soup VT, GF, NF
BBQ Ranch Hen Quinoa Bowls GF, NF
The Finest Wholesome Turkey Chili GF, NF
Wholesome Hen Pot Pie Soup GF, NF
Vegan Coconut Tomato Lentil Soup VT, GF
Tacos, Burritos & Enchiladas
Preserve these recipes gluten free by merely utilizing corn tortillas or grain free tortillas like these.
Chipotle Black Bean Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole VT, GF, NF
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet VT, GF, NF
Wonderful Straightforward Turkey Tacos (with a gradual cooker possibility!) GF, NF
Vegetarian Plantain & Black Bean Taco Cups VT, GF, NF
Rattling Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two GF, NF
Jalapeño Candy Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema VT, GF, NF
Freezer-Pleasant Inexperienced Chile Hen Burritos GF, NF
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggie Tacos (with yummy sauce choices!) VT, GF, NF
Stir Frys & One Pan Meals
Mama’s Puerto Rican Hen and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) GF, NF
Sheet Pan Moroccan Hen with Candy Potatoes & Cauliflower GF, NF
Turkey Picadillo (with a gradual cooker possibility!) GF, NF
Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas) VT, GF, NF
30-Minute Sesame Hen Inexperienced Bean Stir Fry GF, NF
One Pot Vegan Coconut Curried Brown Rice with Tofu VT, GF
Mama’s Chickpeas in Sofrito with Arroz con Gandules VT, GF, NF
Wholesome Orange Hen Stir Fry with Coconut Cauliflower Rice GF
One Pan Thai-Impressed Coconut Yellow Curry Hen & Rice GF
Mother’s Genuine Puerto Rican Rice and Beans VT, GF, NF
One Pan Sazon Skillet Hen GF, NF
Candy and Bitter Pineapple Broccoli Hen Stir Fry GF, NF
One Pan Tandoori Hen with Spiced Coconut Rice GF
Wholesome Sluggish Cooker Hen Tikka Masala GF
Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps
Preserve these recipes gluten free through the use of your favourite gluten free buns or wraps.
30 Minute More healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes with Selfmade Sauce! GF, NF
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps VT, GF
Severely Good Candy Potato Cheddar BBQ Hen Burgers GF, NF
Unimaginable Sluggish Cooker Pulled Hen Sandwiches GF, NF
Buffalo Zucchini Hen Burgers GF, NF
15-Minute Candy Potato Salmon Truffles GF, NF
Final Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce VT, GF, NF
Meatballs & Meatloaves
Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata GF, NF
One Pan Ginger Hen Meatballs with Peanut Sauce GF
Mother’s Final Vegetarian Lentil Loaf VT, GF, NF
Tacky Hen Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins GF, NF
Cheddar-Stuffed Candy Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf GF, NF
Sheet Pan Zucchini Hen Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce GF
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo & Creamy Feta Yogurt Sauce GF, NF
One Pan Cilantro Hen Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce GF
Oh So Good Hen Meatballs in Pumpkin Coconut Curry Sauce GF
Child-Pleasant Consolation Meals
Preserve any of those recipes nut free through the use of common milk or oat milk as an alternative of nut milk.
Selfmade Crispy Baked Fish Sticks (child & toddler-friendly!) GF, NF
Blow Ya Thoughts Cheddar Broccoli Hen Pot Pie NF
The Finest Crispy Baked Hen Nuggets GF, NF
The right way to Make the Finest Cauliflower Pizza Crust VT, GF
Vegan & Gluten Free Curry Chickpea Pot Pie with Candy Potato ‘Crust’ VT, GF
Butternut Squash, Hen and Wild Rice Casserole GF, NF
Baked Paleo Hen Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip GF
Tofu Vegan Nachos with Cashew Cheese Sauce VT, GF
Scrumptious Zucchini Pizza Crust Recipe VT, GF
White Hen Chili Pie with Pumpkin Cornbread Crust NF
I hope you LOVE these straightforward, wholesome again to highschool dinner concepts! When you attempt any of them you should definitely depart a remark and let me understand how you favored it. You can even share a photograph in our Fb group or on Instagram with #ambitiouskitchen. I can’t wait to see!