This is the first in a series about eating healthy as a family and the challenges that can come along with it. Whether your kids are 2 or 22, cooking a healthy meal that everyone likes can be a struggle. It's frustrating when I work hard to make dinner, and my toddler takes one look at it and won't even try a bite. Or her new thing is to take a bite and say "I love this!", getting my hopes up that she'll finish her meal. But that statement is usually followed in the next bite by "I don't like this. Done, mama." I know part of that is just a phase, so I try to be patient with her. But I'm always struggling to find recipes that I think everyone will enjoy. I thought this might be a good forum for us to share recipes that have worked well for our families. Personally, I like recipes that don't have tons of ingredients, don't take long to prepare and are generally good for you. I'll start by sharing one that works well for us. Spinach Manicotti 12 manicotti shells ½ tsp salt 1 egg 1 lb low- fat ricotta cheese ¼ cup parmesan cheese ¼ tsp pepper 1 ¼ cups low-fat shredded mozzarella 8 oz chopped spinach (drained) 2 cups marinara sauce Cook shells as directed on package. To make filling, stir together salt, egg, ricotta, parmesan, pepper, spinach and ½ cup mozzarella. Pour 1 cup of the marinara into a shallow baking dish. Stuff shells with filling, place in dish and top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts. One serving equals 2 shells. Looking for the nutritional information for this recipe? Here it is on SparkRecipes.com. Do you have a recipe that's been a big hit in your household? If so, we could all use some new ideas. Post yours here! |
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