With the new school term starting and work piling up, it can be a challenge to stay on top of everything - especially when it comes to mealtime. But fear not, busy parents! We've got you covered with some quick and easy recipes that are perfect for family dinners. With sneaky ways to hide veggies these recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. So sit back, relax, and let us help with the meal planning inspiration!
Veggie-packed Meatballs
Ingredients:
· 500g ground beef
· 75g grated carrot
· 75g grated zucchini
· 75g grated onion
· 1 egg
· 30g breadcrumbs
· 30g grated Parmesan cheese
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, grated vegetables, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
5. Serve with your favorite sauce and pasta or vegetables.
Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas
Ingredients:
· 4 large tortillas
· 100g shredded cheese
· 50g chopped mushrooms
· 50g chopped zucchini
· 50g chopped bell pepper
· 25g chopped onion
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped vegetables and cook until softened.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
5. Place a tortilla in the pan.
6. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top of the tortilla.
7. Add a layer of cooked vegetables on top of the cheese.
8. Sprinkle another layer of shredded cheese on top of the vegetables.
9. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese.
10. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
11. Flip the quesadilla and cook until the other side is crispy.
12. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
13. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve.
Hidden Veggie Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients:
· 500g ground beef
· 1 onion, chopped
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 1 carrot, peeled and grated
· 1 zucchini, grated
· 1 can of diced tomatoes
· 1 tablespoon tomato paste
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· Salt and pepper to taste
· 500g spaghetti
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Add the grated carrot and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes.
7. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
8. Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti.