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Healthy Meal Ideas from Meals Matter

Meals Matter offers healthy meal ideas that will help you break out of your cooking routine by offering themed meals that are fun and easy to prepare. These healthy meal ideas include nutrient analysis for fat and calories and offer inspiration for planning balanced nutritious meals that include a variety of foods.
Our healthy meal ideas are sure to become family favorites. They contain seasonal ingredients and are appropriate for holiday dinners or casual dinner parties with friends and family.
We hope you enjoy our healthy meal ideas!
November
A Taste of Italy
Veteran's Day
A Very Veggie Meal
Thanksgiving
Lovin' those Left-Overs!
Fill Up on Fish!
December
Simple Satisfaction
Weekday Warm-Up
Light & Lovely Souper Supper
Christmas December 25th
Chanukah
New Year's Eve, December 31st
New Year’s Dinner Delight
January
New Year's Revolution
A Very Soupy Supper
Healthy Weight Week
Greek Cuisine
Hearty Health
Classic Super Bowl Dinner, Super Bowl Sunday
 
 
A Taste of Italy
Serve up some healthy Italian tastes that will please your palate - and waistline. Prego!
Italian Vegetable Soup
Chicken Italienne
Suisse Mocha Tiramisu
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 384
Fat: 9.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 45 gm
Sodium: 1036 mg
% Calories from Fat: 22 %
 
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Veteran's Day
Make your day easy with a quick n' tasty Mexican style meal.
Quick & Easy Chicken Fajitas
Quick Spanish Rice
Raspberry-Lemon Parfaits
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 760
Fat: 13.6 gm
Carbohydrates: 124 gm
Sodium: 886 mg
% Calories from Fat: 16.1 %
 
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A Very Veggie Meal
Catch up on your veggies with this deliciously flavored meal, packed with nutrition.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Crunchy Lentil Salad
Maple-Pumpkin Custards with Crystallized Ginger
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 614
Fat: 17 gm
Carbohydrates: 93 gm
Sodium: 802 mg
% Calories from Fat: 24.4 %
 
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Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones, with these mouth watering Feast ideas. Enjoy this Thanksgiving with smaller portions and lower fat recipes.
Maple Roasted Turkey
Guilt-Free Turkey Gravy
Festive Cranberry Stuffing
Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes
The Best Light Pumpkin Pie
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 844
Fat: 19 gm
Carbohydrates: 128 gm
Sodium: 1501 mg
% Calories from Fat: 20.1 %
 
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Lovin' those Left-Overs!
Create a delicious dish with your turkey leftovers.
Creamy Turkey Soup
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 477
Fat: 6 gm
Carbohydrates: 54 gm
Sodium: 1343 mg
% Calories from Fat: 11.5 %
 
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Fill Up on Fish!
Cook up some tasty fresh fish for a heart healthy meal.
Halibut Provencale
Creamy Rice Pilaf
Cherry Yogurt Parfaits
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 636
Fat: 15 gm
Carbohydrates: 79 gm
Sodium: 926 mg
% Calories from Fat: 22 %
 
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Simple Satisfaction
Create a meal that will be enjoyed by everyone in the family
One Pan Potatoes and Chicken Rosemary
Stir Fried Swiss Chard with Feta Cheese
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 556
Fat: 20.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 59 gm
Sodium: 319 mg
% Calories from Fat: 33 %
 
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Weekday Warm-Up
Try this quick, easy recipe any day of the week for a tasty and toasty meal!
Linguine with Artichokes and Lemon
Scalloped Corn
Herbed Sourdough Thins
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 757
Fat: 30 gm
Carbohydrates: 99 gm
Sodium: 1024 mg
% Calories from Fat: 35 %
 
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Light & Lovely Souper Supper
Savor this supper that will fill you up without the added calories. Make sure you save room for dessert - you can afford it with this one!
Hearty Tomato Soup
SOFT BREADSTICKS
Tossed Green Salad
Apples & Cream Shake
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 434
Fat: 16 gm
Carbohydrates: 64 gm
Sodium: 920 mg
% Calories from Fat: 33 %
 
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Christmas December 25th
Enjoy a festive atmosphere with these holiday treats!
Low-fat Eggnog
Filet Mignon with Peppercorn-Orange Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower
Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 689
Fat: 20 gm
Carbohydrates: 75 gm
Sodium: 452 mg
% Calories from Fat: 26.1 %
 
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Chanukah
Celebrate the Feast of Lights with these savory recipes.
Honey Glazed Lamb
Apple Latkes
Hanukkah Cookies
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 834
Fat: 34 gm
Carbohydrates: 99 gm
Sodium: 189 mg
% Calories from Fat: 35.5 %
 
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New Year's Eve, December 31st
Celebrate in style with this delicious appetizer that will leave your guests begging for the recipe!
Crab Cakes with Salsa
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 205
Fat: 10 gm
Carbohydrates: 15 gm
Sodium: 635 mg
% Calories from Fat: 45 %
 
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New Year’s Dinner Delight
This meal will help you roll in a happy, healthy New Year.
Hoppin John
Low-Fat Corn Bread
Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Treats
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 587
Fat: 25 gm
Carbohydrates: 77 gm
Sodium: 527 mg
% Calories from Fat: 37.5 %
 
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New Year's Revolution
Keep your New Year's resolutions! Start by stirring up a lean and tasty meal.
Tahitian Stir Fry
Steamed Brown Rice
Peach Frozen Yogurt
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 619
Fat: 10.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 85 gm
Sodium: 531 mg
% Calories from Fat: 15.3 %
 
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A Very Soupy Supper
Get warm on a chilly night with belly-filling soup.
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Ginger
Breadsticks
"Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 650
Fat: 17 gm
Carbohydrates: 92 gm
Sodium: 739 mg
% Calories from Fat: 24 %
 
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Healthy Weight Week
Maintaining a healthy weight can be easy with a deliciously light meal.
Low-Fat Spinach Lasagna
Green Salad with Low Fat Dressing
Baked Custard
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 463
Fat: 9.7 gm
Carbohydrates: 57 gm
Sodium: 1341 mg
% Calories from Fat: 19 %
 
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Greek Cuisine
Can't travel? Bring a taste of Greece into your home with an easy and mouth-savoring meal.
Ground Beef Gyros
Greek Lemon Soup
Yogurt Delite
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 638
Fat: 20 gm
Carbohydrates: 96 gm
Sodium: 518 mg
% Calories from Fat: 25.4 %
 
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Hearty Health
This meal is packed with nutrients to protect the heart and promote your good health.
Peppered Salmon
Scrumptious Salad
Apple Walnut Muffins with Flaxseed
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 502
Fat: 21 gm
Carbohydrates: 50 gm
Sodium: 225 mg
% Calories from Fat: 37 %
 
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Classic Super Bowl Dinner, Super Bowl Sunday
Cheer on your favorite team while enjoying these super-bowl treats.
Italian Turkey Burgers
Sweet Potato Fries
Apple Yogurt Coleslaw
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 580
Fat: 16 gm
Carbohydrates: 66.5 gm
Sodium: 1334 mg
% Calories from Fat: 25 %
 
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