MyPlate-Inspired Dinners
Eliminate the guesswork from healthy eating with these MyPlate-inspired dinner recipes.
Serve over steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice for a filling, nutritious meal.
Just remember to add a side of fruit to account for each food group.
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Mediterranean Salad on Mini Naan
Garbanzo beans provide the protein in this vegetarian recipe.
Stick to the Mediterranean theme by serving with fresh figs or grapes to round out the meal.
Veggie Mac and Cheese
This twist on your favorite comfort food is easy-to-make and healthy to boot.
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Serve it with a spinach and strawberry salad to round out the meal and add bright, fresh flavors.
After one bite, your family will ask for this healthy dish again and again.
Scoop up a serving with a side of your favorite fruit for a balanced meal.
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Serve with homemade garlic bread and a fresh green salad to get all five food groups into your meal.
You could even stuff the meatballs with cheese for some added flavor.
Serve with a side of fresh fruit to complete the meal.
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Simply serve with a glass of milk to work in your serving of dairy.
Herbed Chicken Parm Slider
Nothing says summer like fresh chicken from the grill.
Topped with provolone cheese and marinara sauce, this burger-like recipe offers a fresh take on the classic.
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Serve with a Caesar salad and a side of fruit to complete the meal.
Tortellini and Garden Vegetable Bake
Spaghetti meets casserole in this nutritious, family-friendly recipe.
Pasta, tomatoes, chicken breasts, and cheesewe’ve got all your favorite ingredients in one dish.
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Serve with a side of fruit to get all five food groups.
Just include a side of fruit to round out the meal.
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