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    Home » Dinner Recipes

    Lighter Meals

    These wholesome recipes are made with real ingredients and simple methods that fit busy family life. From lighter dinners to veggie-packed sides, each dish feels good to eat without feeling like a chore to make. You'll find practical meals that nourish and satisfy every day of the week.

    • Easy Broccoli Cheese Rice
    • Vegan Sweet Potato and White Bean Bowl
      Sweet Potato and White Bean Bowl
    • Crunchy sourdough bread dipped in Vegan White Bean and Kale Soup
      White Bean and Kale Soup
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
      Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Burritos
    • Bowl of Vegan Loaded Vegetable Beans and Rice
      Loaded Vegetable Beans and Rice
    • Vegan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl is an easy meal prep recipe. This vegan recipe is great for lunch or dinner!
      Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
    • Healing Egg Drop Soup
    • Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Bowls
    • Vegetarian Spinach Stuffed Pizza
    • Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl
    • Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables
    • Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
    • Overhead shot of this Kale and Quinoa Salad
      Kale and Quinoa Salad
    • Broccoli Crunch Salad
    • Simple Egg Salad
    • Mexican Vegetables
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bran Muffins
    • Easy Basmati Coconut Rice
    • Spinach Arugula Berry Salad with Goat Cheese
    • Sheet pan full of chicken, gnocchi, and vegetables
      Sheet Pan Chicken and Gnocchi Pesto
    • Grilled Sirloin Steak
    • Classic House Salad
    • Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
    • Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
    • Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans is a easy weeknight meal. | The Hungry Waitress
      Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans
    • pumpkin banana muffin
      Pumpkin Banana Muffins
    • bowl of Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili with sour cream, cilantro, and cheddar cheese
      Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili
    • Simple Refried Bean Quesadillas
    • Roasted Greek Vegetables with Polenta is a hearty vegan meal prep recipe
      Mediterranean Roast Vegetables with Polenta
    • Kung Pao Chicken
    • Easy Italian Chicken Cutlets
    • Roasted Greek Meatballs and Vegetables
    • Easy Warm Quinoa Bowl
    • Pasta with Peas
    • Cajun Salmon
    • Easy Frozen Vegetable Fried Rice
    • Roasted Broccoli and Carrots
    • Quick Mexican Chicken Marinade
    • Close up of this Healthy Taco Bowl is Paleo and Whole30 approved
      Healthy Taco Bowls
    • skillet full of summer vegetables
      Easy Summer Vegetable Skillet
    • Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites
    • Kale and Mushroom Egg Bites

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    Straight forward recipes using everyday ingredients

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    Leanna here, and I love cooking and sharing delicious recipes. My hope is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and cook something amazing today.

    Want to work together? Shoot me an email at hungrywaitress@gmail.com

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