Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. However, with proper meal planning and preparation for recipes like Easy One-Dish Chicken and Veggie Bake or Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla, those stressful evenings can become a thing of the past. Consider these steps to becoming a better meal prepper. 5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro![]() (Family Features) Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor in complex schedules and individual tastes, and a family meal can become a stressful thought for home cooks. However, with proper meal planning and preparation, those stressful evenings can become a thing of the past. Consider these steps to becoming a better meal prepper: Start Slow Shop Smart Go with What You Know Make It a Family Event Plan for In-Season Produce To find family meal tips and more than 400 registered dietitian- and family-approved recipes, visit produceforkids.com. Easy One-Dish Chicken and Veggie BakeRecipe courtesy of Produce for Kids
Nutritional information per serving: 554 calories; 8 g fat; 65 mg cholesterol; 87 g carbohydrates; 11 g fiber; 37 g protein; 9 g sugar; 82 mg calcium; 5 mg iron; 282 mg sodium. Sweet Potato and Black Bean QuesadillaRecipe courtesy of Produce for Kids
Nutritional information per serving: 293 calories; 9.34 g total fat; 34.82 g carbohydrates; 10.39 g fiber; 17.04 g protein; 2.33 g total sugars; 237 mg calcium; 2.65 mg iron; 146 mg sodium. SOURCE:Produce for Kids KEYWORDS
Quick and easy meals can be hard to come by, especially ones that don’t sacrifice flavor. Some creative and convenient options, such as this BALCMT Sandwich or Baked Pita Crisps, can serve as the starting point for an on-the-go snack or a full-blown meal.Simple, Healthy Snacks and Sandwiches![]() (Family Features) Quick and easy meals can be hard to come by, especially ones that don’t sacrifice flavor. You don’t have to eat bland foods to provide your family a healthy and hearty, nutrient-filled diet. Some creative and convenient options can serve as the starting point for an on-the-go snack or a full-blown meal. Sandwiches, like this recipe for a BALCMT Sandwich, can be one of the easiest ways to incorporate grains, which deliver shortfall nutrients like dietary fiber, iron and folate into your diet. Research from the Grain Foods Foundation shows about 95 percent of Americans do not meet dietary fiber intake recommendations. Whole grain foods, like bread, buns, rolls, pita and tortillas, can help supply your dietary fiber needs and aid in maintaining a healthy weight and lower cholesterol. Additionally, enriched grains can play a key role in metabolism by helping the body release energy from protein, fat and carbohydrates, and are also essential for a healthy nervous system, productivity and cognitive development. The vitamins and minerals in enriched grains like folic acid are also critical for reducing the incidence of some birth defects while also promoting cell function and tissue growth. Some healthier ways to build a snack include using leaner meats and lower sodium cheeses for a sandwich or adding more vegetables to your overall snacking habits. Another nutritious option, Baked Pita Crisps accompanied by Southwest Bean Dip, can help you curb hunger without blowing past your daily calorie count. Find more recipes and tips for quick and flavorful meals at grainfoodsfoundation.org. BALCMT SandwichRecipe courtesy of Franz Bakery on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation Chipotle-Mayonnaise Sauce:
Baked Pita CrispsRecipe courtesy of the Grain Foods Foundation Crisps:
Southwest Bean Dip:
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