Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce

Monique — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:15 +0000

One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce

One pan cilantro chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy sweet mango coconut sauce! This one pan meal cooks in just 30 minutes, is packed with protein and veggies and will knock your socks off with flavor. Serve with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or over noodles! YUM. I’m bringing back a one pan meal everyone is

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Monique — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:36 +0000

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Monique — Sat, 18 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

My mama’s famous Puerto Rican chicken and rice, also known as arroz con pollo, is made in one pan with homemade adobo-seasoned chicken sofrito and savory rice. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. You’ll make this recipe again and again! All my life I’ve loved my Mom’s rice

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Monique — Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:39 +0000

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Creamy one pan tomato gnocchi with protein-packed chicken sausage and a boost of veggies from fresh spinach. This comforting, easy tomato chicken sausage gnocchi takes just 30 minutes to cook for the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love! I’ve got a cozy, flavorful dinner for you that feels like a giant hug and

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Monique — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Delicious turkey sloppy joes with an easy homemade sauce and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This healthy turkey sloppy joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd, and can even be made in your slow cooker! The perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults love. I went through a phase in high

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Monique — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:32 +0000

One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Delicious melt-in-your-mouth pesto chicken meatballs made with shredded zucchini for a boost of nutrition. Paired alongside an incredible creamy pesto orzo with vitamin D packed mushrooms and brightness from lemon! Get your veggies and nutrition in, all while having a comforting well-rounded meal. All I can say is WOW do I have the coziest, most

The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat

Monique — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat

The BEST turkey lasagna ever. This healthy turkey lasagna recipe is made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs & Italian spices, lean ground turkey, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for serving crowds, family-style dinners, or freezing for later! HI. It’s me. Your neighborhood healthy comfort makeover lady

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Monique — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Bright and herby lemongrass chicken green curry filled with beautiful vegetables and packed with protein. This flavorful one pot green chicken curry has a wonderful vibrance from fresh lemongrass and takes just 30 minutes to make for the perfect cozy weeknight meal. I’ve got a NEW curry for you today made with a few ingredients

Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni

Monique — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:59 +0000

Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni

Delicious tomato basil chicken rigatoni simmered in a creamy burst cherry tomato sauce with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes. This protein-packed chicken pasta is wonderful as is and perfect for customizing with extra veggies and gluten free, vegetarian, or dairy free swaps! Kiddos and adults will LOVE this weeknight meal. Remember this

Italian Wedding Soup

Monique — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:28 +0000

Italian Wedding Soup

Nourishing Italian wedding soup with protein-packed chicken meatballs, lots of beautiful vegetables, and tender pearl couscous. This classic Italian wedding soup recipe is easy to make for the perfect weekday lunch or dinner the whole family will love! This recipe is in partnership with Pacific Foods. Yes, I’m already counting down the days till spring

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili

Monique — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:35 +0000

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili

Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This famous recipe is perfectly spiced, packed with plenty of protein and fiber, and is simply the BEST. Make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner. I normally don’t declare recipes the best for just