The Casserole: Healthy Dinner Ideas in One Dish

Do you have a folder full of easy, healthy dinner ideas on the ready? I was talking to a friend about this over the weekend, and we were bemoaning the fact that it can sometimes be tough to find recipes that are healthy and flavorful but don’t require hours of prep and cooking. If you’ve dealt with this frustration on occasion, let me make a friendly suggestion: Consider the casserole.

Yes, yes, I know — when you hear the word “casserole,” you’re probably picturing something creamy and cheesy and, well, anything but healthy. But I urge you to give it a second look, because, with a few modifications, you can create a delicious, good-for-you casserole that’ll please the whole fam (and won’t take up your whole night).

Oh, and beyond these great casserole ideas, we’ve also got more healthy dinner ideas plus a recipe for a canned cream soup substitute over on Fit Bottomed Eats. Trust me, you’ll want to check that out!

When’s the last time you made a casserole, and what did it include? I probably haven’t done it in over a year, but I used to make a killer fajita casserole. I might have to bust that one out again soon! —Kristen