Ingredients
- Pasta
- Tomato sauce
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions)
- Ground meat (beef, chicken, or sausage)
- Beans
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Seasonal vegetables for salads and stir-fries
Instructions
- Prepare one-pot pasta by cooking pasta with sauce and protein in a large pot.
- Make chili using beans, ground meat, and spices; serve with rice or cornbread.
- Create stir-fries by cooking a protein with assorted vegetables and seasoning with soy sauce.
- For lunch, prepare sandwiches with leftover meats or cheeses and a variety of fillings.
- Make a big batch of soup using seasonal ingredients and store in portions for the week.
- For breakfast, cook oatmeal with various toppings or blend smoothies with fruits and yogurt.
Notes
Involve the kids in meal preparation for fun cooking experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Various
- Diet: Vegetarian, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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