Whats Easy to Eat That Isnt Pizza

Coming up with exciting and delicious dinners for your family can feel overwhelming, especially if you're trying to eat a healthy, well-balanced meal. In fact, finding the time, effort, and energy to create healthy meals that your kids will actually eat can feel downright impossible. But even the pickiest of eaters will love these light dinner ideas, and before you know it the following healthy meals will be part of weekly rotation with no complaints.

From different types of pizzas, tacos, and salads to all of the kebabs you could possibly want, these recipes prove that healthy dinner ideas don't have to be boring. "The components of a 'healthy' meal, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner, are like the legs of a stool — they all need to work together to give us strength and balance," Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of Better Than Dieting, and author of Read It Before You Eat It — Taking You from Label to Table, tells Woman's Day. "My recommendation for a meal trifecta is a combo of lean protein, whole grain carbohydrates, and healthy fats." Following Taub-Dix's trifecta allows you and your family to feel full and satisfied after eating, without relying on large portions or restrictive dieting. "As an example, a healthy plate for lunch or dinner should contain a protein like seafood, poultry, eggs, or beans; a side of veggies or salad, and a whole grain like bread, farro, brown rice, or pasta," she says. "Adding fruit to your salad boosts this meal even further." And what's even better, these simple dinner ideas are easy to prepare and quick to make so you can spend more time enjoying the meal with your family, rather than bustling around the kitchen making the dish.

With over 100 light yet filling dinner recipes, you'll never substitute flavor for substance again. Packed with tasty and fresh ingredients, these healthy recipes won't have your family scrounging the kitchen for after-dinner snacks, and there's enough variety to keep them interested every night.

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Asparagus, Potato & Spinach Galette

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Katsu Pork Cutlet

Just because something is breaded, doesn't mean it can't be considered a light meal. This crispy, juicy pork is topped with ginger-lime cabbage salad, and it's easy to make.

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Lemon-Thyme Chicken

This gluten-free dish is full of tasty and good-for-you ingredients, like green beans and artichoke hearts roasted with Parmesan and thyme.

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Apricot-Glazed Chicken and Corn

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Mâche, Beet, and Orange Salad

Go meatless with this fast and tasty meal. Toss four cups of mâche, baby greens, or spinach leaves with this homemade lemon-herb dressing, and add in a few colorful fruits and veggies to make your new favorite salad.

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Hot Honey-Roasted Salmon and Radishes

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Thai-Style Peanut Chicken Wraps

Replace your go-to flour tortilla with Swiss chard for a lighter meal. The leafy green is sturdy enough to act as a wrap without falling apart when you dip it in the homemade honey-ginger peanut sauce.

Get the Thai-Style Peanut Chicken Wraps recipe.

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Chickpea, Spinach, and Quinoa Patties

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Oven-Roasted Salmon with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

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Thyme- and Sage-Roasted Turkey

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Bell Pepper Nachos

Put a light spin on the Mexican staple: Switch out the tortilla chips for vitamin C and beta carotene-packed bell peppers which are crucial to good immune function.

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Fresh Corn, Tomato, Herb, and Israeli Couscous Salad

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Quick Chickpea and Kale Stew

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Tomato & Watermelon Salad

Bring a little taste of summer home with you at any point in the year with this delicious salad. Paired with basil and feta, this salad makes for a standalone meal or side dish.

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Roasted Chile Lime Chicken Legs

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Moroccan Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

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Ham and Spinach Pizza

When you've got a craving for pizza, this recipe will satisfy. With spinach, red onions, and thinly sliced ham, all topped with a half-dozen eggs, this pizza will become a family favorite.

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Balsamic Steak with Eggplant and Peppers

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Pork and Peach Kebabs with Grilled Green Beans

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Marinated Summer Squash Salad

A salad is a great option when you want something light, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bunch of lettuce in a bowl. This salad has texture and abundant flavor between the grains, cheese, and vegetables.

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Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles

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Brick Chicken with Garlic and Thyme

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Mushroom and Arugula Salad Pizza

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Dill, Raisin, and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Sesame Chicken and Chili Lime Slaw

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Lemony Herb Roast Chicken

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Crunchy Turkey Salad with Oranges

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Sausage and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Crispy Pork Milanese with Apple-Ginger Salad

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Source: https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g19/40-light-easy-recipes-12017/