Healthy Frozen Dinners for Easy Weekday Meals

 

11. Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Nuggets

PER 3 OUNCE SERVING: 160 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 540 mg sodium, 9 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 16 g protein

The Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Nuggets, available at Costco, are an easy and tasty way to add quality protein to any meal. “Made with all-natural ingredients, they’re not only packed with protein, but they’re so crispy and delicious,” says McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN.  Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of raw carrots and celery, or a bag of steamed frozen broccoli for a balanced meal even the kids will love, recommends Caldwell.

12. Tattooed Chef Buddha Bowl

PER 1 BOWL: 320 calories, 19 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat) 310 mg sodium, 33 g carbs (9 g fiber, 6 g sugar) 10 g protein

This vegan and gluten-free meal is a great way to hit your daily vegetable goals. Each Buddha Bowl has a cup of vegetables—like sweet potatoes, cauliflower, kale, and onions—with roasted chickpeas and an unbeatable creamy tahini sauce. It’s high in fiber, with 9 grams per serving, and low in sodium, with only 310 milligrams, or 13% of your DV, making it an excellent heart-healthy choice.




 

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