Healthy Recipes
When we think of what we are going to serve our family on any giving night, we need to think of meals that are affordable and that everyone is going to enjoy.
But more than anything, those meals should be healthy so that they provide the energy that your family needs and the vitamins and nutrients that will help them maintain health.
Preparing healthy meals can be challenging. With all the conflicting health information around, it can be difficult to determine what foods will be best for our family.
It can be even more difficult to prepare these foods in a way your family will enjoy.
Well, never fear. Moms Who Think has your back. We provide you with a variety of healthy recipes your family is sure to love.
Our meals feature healthy meats like beef, pork, chicken and turkey. We also have seafood and vegetarian options.
Our recipes also include plenty of veggies and pastas as well as stews and bakes that can help bring some variety to your table.
An example of some of the great recipes we have on our site includes Skinny Cacciatore, Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf, Smoked Sausage Stir Fry and more.
Each of our recipes lets you know exactly what you need and gives you step by step directions that are sure to set you up for success.
So, when you are thinking of what to make your family for dinner tonight, make their wellbeing a priority by choosing from our selection of healthy recipes. Then look forward to preparing a meal that you can feel good about serving your family and one that they are sure to love.
Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Updated:Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Ingredients: 1 cup water â…” cup reduced sodium soy sauce ½ cup honey 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1 beef flank steak (1½ pounds), cut into thin strips 2 Tablespoons canola oil 4 cups broccoli florets 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium green peppers, chopped 2 […]
Read more »Longhorn Cowboy Chuck Wagon Casserole Recipe
Updated:Longhorn Cowboy Chuck Wagon Casserole Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ¼ cup water 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic […]
Read more »South of the Border Stuffed Shells Recipe
Updated:South of the Border Stuffed Shells Ingredients: 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chili powder 2 cups medium salsa 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup frozen corn ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat […]
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Cheesy Shell Lasagna Recipe
Updated:Cheesy Shell Lasagna Ingredients: 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 medium onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped8 ounces uncooked small shell pasta2 cups (16 ounces) reduced fat cottage cheese11 slices (8 ounces) reduced […]
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French Bread Cheeseburgers Recipe
Updated:French Bread Cheeseburgers Ingredients: ¾ pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon ketchup 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf 4 slices (1 oz. each) reduced fat American cheese 1 egg white, […]
Read more »Mushroom Pepper Steak Recipe
Updated:Mushroom Pepper Steak Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, divided â…› teaspoon pepper 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 Tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup reduced sodium beef broth 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper 1 […]
Read more »Herbed Beef and Brown Rice Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
Updated:Herbed Beef and Brown Rice Stuffed Cabbage Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage ¾ pound lean ground beef (90% lean) ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained ½ cup water â…“ cup instant brown rice 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon […]
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Country Biscuit and Beef Pie Recipe
Updated:Country Biscuit and Beef Pie Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan […]
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Kids Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Updated:Kids Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 can (14½ ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes 2 Tablespoons dill pickle relish 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard 2 Tablespoons ketchup ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper 1 teaspoon salt ¾ […]
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Delicioso Baked Nachos Recipe
Updated:Delicioso Baked Nachos Ingredients: 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup water 1 Tablespoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt […]
Read more »New Orleans Jambalaya Recipe
Updated:New Orleans Jambalaya Ingredients: ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces2 large onions, chopped1 cup chopped green pepper1 celery rib, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 Tablespoon canola oil2 cans (14½ ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained½ cup water2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne […]
Read more »Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
Updated:Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) 2 cups ketchup ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 Kaiser rolls, split Directions: 1. Cut the tenderloin in half; place in a 3 quart slow […]
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Lemon Basil Pork Chops Recipe
Updated:Lemon Basil Pork Chops Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons lemon juice ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons dried basil 4 boneless pork loin chops (1¼ inches thick) Directions: 1. In a shallow dish, combine egg and lemon juice. 2. In another shallow dish, […]
Read more »Barbecued Smoked Sausage Recipe
Updated:Barbecued Smoked Sausage Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 package (16 ounces) reduced fat fully cooked smoked Polish sausage, cut into 3/4 slices 2 cans (14 ½ ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup cider vinegar 1½ […]
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Country Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Updated:Country Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 2½ pounds boneless country style pork ribs 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke (Liquid Smoke is all natural liquefied smoke) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 cup each water and ketchup â…“ cup lemon juice â…“ cup […]
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Ham and Cheese Cowpoke Pasta Dinner Recipe
Updated:Ham and Cheese Cowpoke Pasta Dinner Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi (corkscrew) pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (1%) milk 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons salt free lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon dill weed […]
Read more »Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Updated:Italian Pork Chops Ingredients: 6 bone in pork loin chops (6 ounces each and ¾ inch thick)2 Tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14 ½ ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil¼ teaspoon pepper1 large green pepper, julienned Directions: 1. In […]
Read more »Caramelized Brown Sugar Molasses Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Updated:Caramelized Brown Sugar Molasses Pork Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1 inch slices 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons orange juice 2 Tablespoons molasses ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Flatten pork slices to ½ inch thickness. 2. In a nonstick […]
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Spiced Pineapple Ham Recipe
Updated:Spiced Pineapple Ham Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup dark brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 3 Tablespoons apple juice 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 6 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (4 ounces each) Directions: 1. In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, cloves and cinnamon […]
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Pork Lo Mein with Spaghetti Recipe
Updated:Pork Lo Mein with Spaghetti Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, minced 1½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups fresh snow peas 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned 3 cups cooked thin spaghetti â…“ cup reduced sodium chicken broth […]
Read more »Sunday Supper Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Updated:Sunday Supper Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, about (10 ounces) ¾ cup water 3 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (½ pound and ¾ inch thick each) 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 cans (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup miniature […]
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Chinese Pork with Snow Peas Recipe
Updated:Chinese Pork with Snow Peas Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta â…“ cup Tablespoons hoisin sauce ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), halved and thinly sliced 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper 1 cup halved fresh snow peas 1 small […]
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Pizzeria Stella Sausage and Veggie Pizza Recipe
Updated:Pizzeria Stella Sausage and Veggie Pizza Ingredients: ¼ pound bulk pork sausage 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed and halved 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce 16 slices pepperoni 1 cup […]
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Bacon Rigatoni and Asparagus Recipe
Updated:Bacon Rigatoni and Asparagus Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped 8 bacon strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil â…” cup half-and-half cream ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup minced fresh parsley â…› teaspoon coarsely ground […]
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