Dinner

1. Baked salmon and veggies

Place a salmon filet in a foil packet, top it with tomatoes and onions, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and bake until salmon is tender and flaky. Add broccoli on the side and enjoy the salmon filet melting in your mouth.

2. Pioneer Woman’s baked lemon pasta. Here is the recipe! 

This recipe is pretty simple and easy to make, so it's perfect for a pregnancy meal plan. It's a strong tangy pasta that you can eat on a regular basis, and all of the ingredients are common pantry items.

3. Greek chicken salad

For this pregnancy meal plan option you'll need romaine lettuce, deli rotisserie chicken thinly sliced, 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, 1 large cucumber sliced, 6 thin slices of red onion, and some crumbled feta cheese. Top it with a drizzle of Italian dressing or a homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. There are a lot of ingredients, but it's worth the prep time in the end. 

4. Creamy broccoli soup. Recipe here.

If it's hot outside or you're just feeling chilly check out this yummy homemade creamy broccoli soup for you and your whole family to enjoy!

5. Turkey sandwich

Turkey pita sandwich is filling and tastes delightful. Complement your turkey with mayo and veggies served with a side of sweet potato fries. 

6. Whole-grain chicken broccoli pockets

You’ll need 2 cups of raw broccoli florets, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1-lb bag of whole wheat pizza dough, and 8 oz of grilled chicken breast. Find the directions to prepare this tasty dinner here.

7. Shrimp and veggie kabobs

Chow Guys make them on the grill. Yummy!

8. Turkey pepperoni, and mushroom calzones

This might not be the healthiest option on your pregnancy meal plan, but sometimes you just need the carbs. For this recipes you'll need 1 cup of jarred pizza sauce, 32 slices of turkey pepperoni, 4 oz of shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, 2 cups of sliced mushrooms, a 1 lb bag of whole wheat pizza dough. Directions are here to make this tasty meal! 

9. Whole-wheat spaghetti and garlic bread

Make spaghetti a healthy meal with whole wheat noodles and garlic bread. Serve with a small side salad and bon apetit!

10. Creamy and cheesy chicken rice

Who doesn't love a good rice dish? For a healthier version, use brown rice, cooked chicken, cheese, and a healthy cream sauce. See the full recipe here at A Mind “Full” Mom. This recipe seems easy enough for those days you're tired from work but still have to fix up a healthy whole hearted meal for the kids. 

Rebecca Eanes is the bestselling author of multiple books including Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide, The Positive Parenting Workbook, and The Gift of a Happy Mother. She is the grateful mom of two boys.