Meal Plan: Let’s Add More Greens

by Marissa Huntsman on October 1st, 2012 | No Comments »

Trying to keep your children's diet healthy and tasty is a great feat in today's world. Fast food restaurants serve as quick fixes and, yes, they do provide apples instead of fries these days, but that doesn't replace a healthy home-cooked meal. However, many kids do not like eating their fruits and vegetables and instead want their Top Ramen Noodles, which pull a zero on the healthy and nutritious scale.

One thing I realized from watching those families whose children enjoy their veggies, they have their children eating veggies from a young age and also combine some of their favorites with veggies, like using Ramen Noodles in a Stir-Fry with broccoli and peas.

Theme: Let's Add More Greens

Weekly Meal Plan: Monday, Sept 24 - Sunday, Sept 30

Monday:

Dinner Recipe: Lemon Pesto Vegetable Skewers from The Shiksa in the Kitchen
Dinner Discussion Question: What is your favorite way to relax?

Tuesday:

Dinner Recipe: Creamy Penne with Broccoli & Shrimp from Sarah's Cucina Bella
Dinner Discussion Question: What is your favorite color?

Wednesday:

Dinner Recipe: Mama's Chicken Divan from Bonnie the Baker
Dinner Discussion Question: What is your favorite after school treat?

Thursday:

Dinner Recipe: Vegetable Carbonara from Bell'alimento
Dinner Discussion Question: If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be?

Friday:

Dinner Recipe: Rice and Crunchy Chicken with Vegetables from The Lovely Pantry
Dinner Discussion Question: What is your favorite Fairy tale story?

Saturday:

Dinner Recipe: Sweet and Sour Eggplant with Endive from The Shiksa in the Kitchen
Dinner Discussion Question: When was the last time you and your spouse went out alone, no children?

Sunday:

Dinner Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Pork Stir-Fry from Budget Gourmet Mom
Dinner Discussion Question: When was the last time you had breakfast made for you?

Dessert

Enough with the savory portion of the meal, bring on the dessert! We're featuring Strawberry Club Sandwiches for this week's dessert!

Meal Plan and Grocery Shopping List Free Printable

Is your mouth watering yet? We can’t wait to give these recipes a try this week! If you’re interested in trying some or all of these recipes, be sure to fill out the Mom It Forward Meal Plan and Grocery Shopping List Free Printable before you head to the store!

Discussion Questions

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Share Your Side Dish Recipes!

Sometimes thinking of main entrees is the easy party...but what do you pair with your main dishes? We would love for you to share your ideas for side dish recipes!

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