11 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Kid-Approved Dinners

Most kids love cheesy pasta, and tossing it with a broccoli-based sauce sneaks in healthy goodness without them even realizing it. Broccoli pesto is fresh and light, and this dish comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Butternut squash is seriously budget friendly, and it's a soft vessel for filing with just about anything. Top with cheese and your child is sure to love this recipe for stuffed squash.

I made these portobello mushroom burgers for my daughter and at first she was pretty hesitant to give one a bite. But sans the red onion and lettuce, she gobbled it up.

No need to spend all that time layering noodles — make this skillet lasagna instead. Fresh ricotta cheese offers healthy calcium and you can also add other fresh ingredients, like mushrooms.

As I mentioned, my daughter loves pizza, so stuffing the toppings into shells makes for a delicious dinner. And you can personalize with your child's favorites, like chopped black olives, peppers, or spinach.

One of the tastiest ways to encourage kids to try new flavors is with a taco bar. We often have taco party Tuesday at our house and pull out tons of fresh toppings from the fridge. Everyone makes their own and then goes back for seconds — and sometimes thirds.