QUICK and Healthy Recipes?

I am a working mom with a family of 4. Some of us have seafood allergies (so no fish unless it is like canned tuna or salmon). I am in need of some quick dinner fixes that the family will love that are also healthy (trying to help us all lose a few lbs). Please share your favorite(s)?QUICK and Healthy Recipes?
A crock pot can be a lifesaver in a home where healthy and quick-to-prepare meals are a must.


Although not always quick to put together, as many things require chopping, etc, crock-pot meals can be ready anytime you need them to be - and stay hot for late-comers as well.


A favorite of mine is chile. Everyone has their own favorites, but a healthful one is made from ground turkey rather than the fattier alternative: beef. Chile aficionados will pooh-pooh chile made with turkey, but I cant ever tell the difference.


Canned beans, canned tomatoes and a healthy handful of chile powder and cumin do the trick. Add an onion or two for added punch.


Good luckQUICK and Healthy Recipes?
Hamburg Chow Mein. 1 lb hamburg lean, 1 onion,1 garlic, chop brown hamburg in fry pan drain, add onion and garlic cook 1 minute, add chopped celery 1/2 cup,1/2cup green pepper, add 1 can of bean sprouts or fresh sprouts(2 cups) 2tablespoons of lite soy sauce , cook covered for about 5 or 6 minutes, serve over brown rice or white rice, top with chow mein noodles. this is low in fat and left overs keep serves 4or 5 people
Go to foodnetwork.com they have a ton of healthy recipies.
Here is a website, that have LOTS of quick but heathy recipes. I tried them they are good. Here is the website. Hope you like.





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Meatball Subs





1 lb ground beef


陆 cup bread crumbs


1 egg


1 tsp seasoned salt or herb seasoning mix


1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce


grated mozzarella cheese


hoagie buns





Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and seasoning. Shape into 1 陆 inch sized balls. Brown in skillet over medium heat. Add in spaghetti sauce and heat thoroughly. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto split rolls, sprinkle with cheese and serve.





Western Scramble





2 tablespoons butter


6 large eggs


1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper


1/3 cup finely chopped onion


3/4 cup milk


3/4 cup chopped cooked ham


3/4 teaspoon salt


dash pepper





In skillet melt butter. Beat eggs and whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into hot skillet. Cook, stirring to cook evenly.





Maple Oatmeal


Cook oatmeal according to package directions except substituting milk for 录 of the water. During final minutes of cooking, stir in 1 tbsp of maple syrup per serving. Serve while hot.





Banana Muffins


2 cups self-rising flour


2-3 over-ripe bananas, mashed


2 eggs


戮 cup sugar (may reduce if too sweet for your tastes)


陆 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)





Using recipe from week three, prepare banana muffin batter. Pour into greased and floured or paper lined muffin tin. Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean





Chicken and Rice


Kids love chicken and kids love rice. Consider combining them! Coat the bottom of a deep baking pan with 2 tsp. of oil. Add 1 cup of rice and 1陆 cups of water to the pan. Add one tsp. salt. Place raw chicken pieces on top of rice. Sprinkle with paprika and dill. Cover and bake for one hour. Remove the cover and bake for another 20 minutes until chicken is done (test by inserting a fork and testing that the fork goes in and comes out easily).





Eggs and Cheese


You can't go wrong with this one. Just beat up a bunch of eggs, begin frying them and tear several slices of American cheese into the egg mixture and mix it around. Scrambled eggs! Kids love it...and to help make it healthy, slice up some red peppers and cucumubers!





BBQ Chicken Tacos*








The best fusion dish ever assembled. Kids will love them, parents will love to make them.





Ingredients


2 8oz Chicken Breasts-Skinless


1 cup BBQ sauce of choice


1/2 cup Chopped onions


8 Corn tortillas


1/4 cup Chopped cilantro


1/2 cup Cheddar, jack, monterey cheeses mixed


1 cup Canola oil





Preparation


Cooking Instructions -





Chicken-





Preheat small amount of canola oil in large pan.





Slice Chicken Breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and add to pan.





Lightly sear chicken pieces for 3 minutes





Add BBQ sauce and Chopped Onions to chicken and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked to liking.





Taco Shells-





Preheat remaining canola oil to high in medium pan.





Lightly pan-fry torillas





Place tortillas on paper towels to drain excess oil. Make sure to fold tortillas into taco shape prior to them hardening.





Serving-





After both stages of cooking are complete:





Using a slotted spoon to reduce excess sauce, place filling into taco shells.





Lightly top with cheese mixture and cilantro as desired.





Enjoy!!!





Cook's Notes


Makes 4 servings @ 2 tacos per serving.... For kids that want to help: After the tortillas have cooled, have the kids lightly sprinkle the outside with parmesan cheese. Also: Have paper towels handy, these tacos can get messy.








CLASSIC RECIPE





Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe





30 minutes to make








1 pound spaghetti


Salt, for pasta water





Meatballs:


1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin


2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it


1 egg, beaten


1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls


1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese


2 cloves garlic, chopped


Salt and pepper





Sauce:


2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan


1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped


1 small onion, finely chopped


1 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle in market in small paper boxes


1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes


A handful chopped flat-leaf parsley


10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced


Grated cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, for passing at table


Crusty bread or garlic bread, for passing at the table








Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.


Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.





Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink.





Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.





Toss hot, drained pasta some sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)
I but chicken breast on the grill and then top then with smoked mozzeral cheese then when plating them top them with fire roasted tomatoes out of a can and some spinch it taste so so good and only takes a few minutes.
Chicken Fajitas:





Ingredients:


* 2 pounds boneless chicken


* 1 onion, thinly sliced


* 1 red or green bell pepper, sliced


* 2 teaspoons chili powder


* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin


* 1/4 teaspoon salt


* 1/2 cup chicken broth


* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


* 8 to 10 warm flour tortillas


* 1/2 cup nonfat Cheddar cheese, grated


* lettuce and tomato as desired





Cut chicken across the grain into 1/2 inch diagonal strips. Place in a crockpot. Top with onion, bell pepper and lime. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt and broth. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is tender. Spoon several slices of chicken mixture with sauce into center of each warm tortilla. Fold over. Top with nonfat sour cream, nonfat cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
I like to make chicken pita pockets...





Boil chicken breasts, shred them...





Add cheese, fresh tomato, avocado, and salsa, green onion, and Romain lettuce stuffed inside, top with your favorite salsa... They are very good... And easy...





You can do the same thing by cooking tri~tip in a slow cooker all day... Shred it fine...





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Also, chicken in teriyaki sauce and Mrs. Dash seasonings, and serve with salad...





I put the salad bags with my favorite blends and avocado, cherry tomato's, green onion, cucumbers, and squirt lemon all over it...





Of course for my kids I always have to have Mac %26amp; Cheese because they are not big on veggies...





Baked potato goes well with it too...





Or boiled red potatos which are healtiest... I know I spelled teriyaki wrong, every time... Shrug*....