Family Dinners Made Easy: Quick and Healthy Recipes for Busy Nights

1. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Vegetables:
   • Ingredients:
     • Chicken breasts or thighs
     • Mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
     • Olive oil
     • Lemon juice
     • Garlic (minced)
     • Salt and pepper
   • Instructions:
     1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
     2. Place chicken and chopped vegetables on a sheet pan.
     3. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
     4. Season with salt and pepper.
     5. Toss everything together and bake for 20-25 minutes.
2. One-Pot Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry:
   • Ingredients:
     • Quinoa
     • Mixed stir-fry vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
     • Soy sauce
     • Ginger (minced)
     • Garlic (minced)
     • Sesame oil
   • Instructions:
     1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
     2. In a large pot or skillet, sauté minced ginger and garlic in sesame oil.
     3. Add the stir-fry vegetables and cook until tender.
     4. Stir in cooked quinoa and soy sauce.
     5. Toss everything together until well combined.
3. Turkey and Black Bean Tacos:
   • Ingredients:
     • Ground turkey
     • Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
     • Taco seasoning
     • Whole-grain tortillas
     • Toppings: salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese
   • Instructions:
     1. In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned.
     2. Add taco seasoning and black beans.
     3. Warm the tortillas.
     4. Assemble tacos with the turkey and bean mixture.
     5. Add your favorite toppings.
4. Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets:
   • Ingredients:
     • Salmon fillets
     • Asparagus spears
     • Lemon slices
     • Olive oil
     • Dill (fresh or dried)
     • Salt and pepper
   • Instructions:
     1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
     2. Place salmon fillets on a piece of foil.
     3. Arrange asparagus around the salmon.
     4. Drizzle with olive oil, add lemon slices, and sprinkle with dill, salt, and pepper.
     5. Seal the foil packets and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Pasta Primavera:
   • Ingredients:
     • Whole-grain pasta
     • Mixed vegetables (zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers)
     • Olive oil
     • Garlic (minced)
     • Parmesan cheese
     • Fresh basil
   • Instructions:
     1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
     2. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
     3. Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender.
     4. Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture.
     5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

These recipes are not only quick to prepare but also provide a good balance of nutrients for a healthy family dinner. Feel free to customize them based on your family’s preferences and dietary needs!