Easy Healthy December Dinners: What to Cook (Dec 5)
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Welcoming the season with Healthy December Dinners that are packed with flavor, vegetables and seasonal cheer. From a quick Instant Pot dinner to a 15 minute skillet dinner, a slow cooker recipe and even a healthy comfort food casserole. It’s going to be a delicious week!
As the season kicks into gear this month, we’re keeping dinners simple and healthy so you can get done what you need to, and still serve healthy dinners.
Here’s what we’ve planned for the dinner menu.
Easy Healthy December Dinners Menu
Monday’s dinner is a classic skillet Asian-inspired takeout favorite you can easily make at home… in 15 minutes. The best kind of dinner for hectic Mondays!
On Tuesday, we’re hinting at Taco Tuesdays with a plant-forward healthy enchilada recipe featuring butternut squash. I’m still craving this delicious winter veggie!
Wednesday’s dinner is a quick and easy pressure cooker chicken and rice dish with lots of vegetables like broccoli and cherry tomatoes. Simple and perfect for busy weeknights.
Do you love casseroles? I do too, although it’s been a while at my house. On Thursday, we’re making a healthy and quick Salmon Noodle Casserole that will make awesome lunches and leftovers!
For Friday, it’s all about a healthy, classic slow cooker stew. And speaking of leftovers… this will make for easy weekend eating too!
The treat is Christmassy and fun!
Have a great week!
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Easy Healthy December Dinners: What to Cook (Dec 5)
- Monday: 15 Minute Lo-Mein
- Tuesday: Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
- Wednesday: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
- Thursday: Salmon Noodle Casserole
- Friday: Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew
- Treat: Favorite Sugar Cookies
Easy Healthy December Dinners: What to Cook (Dec 5)
Welcoming the season with Healthy December Dinners that are packed with flavor, vegetables and seasonal cheer. From a quick Instant Pot dinner to a 15 minute skillet dinner, a slow cooker recipe and even a healthy comfort food casserole. It's going to be a delicious week!
15 Minute Lo Mein
"15 Minute Lo Mein! Made with just soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of sugar, ramen noodles or spaghetti noodles, and any veggies or protein you like. SO YUMMY!"
Tuesday: Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
"A crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling."
Wednesday: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a delicious and quick one-pot weeknight dinner the family will love. Parmesan cheese brings together the flavors of Italian seasoning and garlic, and the cherry tomatoes and broccoli make it a bit healthier. An easy meal any day of the week!
Thursday: Salmon Noodle Casserole
"This salmon noodle casserole is filled with creamy pasta, chunks of salmon and plenty of vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus."
Friday: Healthy Slow Cooker Stew
"The BEST old-fashioned crockpot beef stew recipe ever with rich red wine gravy, tender potatoes, carrots, and other healthy ingredients."
Treat: Favorite Sugar Cookie Cutouts Recipe
It's the season for Sugar Cookie Cutouts! Beginning with pumpkin cutouts, followed by turkey cutouts, followed by snowflakes and Santas and trees... and all things Christmas. Then comes Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter.
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