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7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will love

Got picky eaters in your house? So do we! Here are some recipes Today's Parent editors have tried and our kids have gobbled up.

By Kristy Woudstra
7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will love

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will love

"What's for dinner?"

When my daughter asks that question, she's really asking "Will I like it?" Sigh.

Cooking for a picky eater can be tiring and frustrating. So, we've done some experimenting for you. Here are 9 recipes our picky kids have approved.

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Idea Bug/iStockphoto

Juicy Ground Beef Tacos

Tacos are a hit in my house because my kids love to choose (and add) their own toppings. Our only rule is that they have to select at least one vegetable. 

Get the recipe here: Juicy Ground Beef Tacos

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Ryan Szulc

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Delicious Lentil and Kale Soup

Several of us make this recipe A LOT for our picky kids. This hearty soup is fully of nutrients and protein, plus it's ridiculously tasty. Once my daughter got over the "green things" she ate it without complaint.

Get the recipe here: Delicious Lentil and Kale Soup

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Ryan Szulc

Classic Fish and Chips

My kids loove fish and chips. And this recipe is practically as fast and easy as any of the boxed or bagged versions you'll find in the freezer aisle. Add some carrot sticks and you've got a complete meal.

Get the recipe here: Classic Fish and Chips

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Maya Visnyei

Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta

A few of us at Today's Parent swear by this recipe for even our pickiest of eaters. Believe it or not, our kids have been known to ask for seconds.

Get the recipe here: Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Andrew Grinton

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Oatmeal Meat Loaf Muffins

I usually serve these with garlic smashed potatoes and roasted broccoli and they are always a big hit.

Get the recipe here: Oatmeal Meat Loaf Muffins

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Maya Visnyei

Little British Beef Pies

I tend to make these on the weekend because they take a little longer to prep than some of my other go-to recipes. Served with a simple salad, my daughter always wants to start off with two of these.

Get the recipe here: Little British Beef Pies

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Maya Visnyei

Chinese Dan Dan Noodles

I've saved the best for last. My daughter asks me to make these noodles on a regular basis and she usually wants to take any leftovers for lunch the next day, both of these requests are really rare!

Get the recipe here: Chinese Dan Dan Noodles

7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will lovePhoto: Jodi Pudge

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