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Sometimes it’s just easier to go to a fast food joint or out to dinner during the week when we’re super busy with life, work and taming to our furry horses, but eating out consistently can start to take a toll on our health (and waistlines). If you and your family have been stuck in an eating out rut, here’s a few easy ways snap out of it! Check out these healthy home-cooked weeknight meals that will save you money and calories! Not only are these meals good for you, but they’re hearty enough to feed the hungriest little cowboys and cowgirls around town.

Cheddar Garlic Grits With Fried Egg

Photo and recipe courtesy of Buns In My Oven

When made the classic way, grits may not be the healthiest of dishes, but made this way (water instead of milk, omit the butter, watch the cheese), they’re less fatty and healthier for you. If you’re seriously craving some southern cooking then try this one out!Who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner, anyway? Get the recipe here.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Burritos

Photo and recipe courtesy of Gimme Delicious Food

Craving flavors of the southwest? These chicken burritos are not only healthy and tasty, they’re quick and easy! So, if you’re really packed for time and need to whip up a hearty and healthy meal, these will do. Get the recipe here.

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Turkey and Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Taste Place

If Italian is on the menu for dinner, skip the restaurant and bring Italy to your home with this healthy turkey and spinach lasagna roll dish. These are simple to make, not to mention, mouth-watering delicious. We have a feeling this will be a favorite. Get the recipe here.

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Healthy Turkey Chilli

Photo and recipe courtesy of Snixy Kitchen

You may be sensing a turkey theme here. Well, ground turkey resembles ground beef in flavor, yet it’s much healthier. So, if you’re craving some meat for dinner, use ground turkey instead to get the almost exact same flavor without the red meat factor and more health benefits! This healthy turkey chilli recipe is perfect for cold weeknights when you just don’t feel like going out for dinner. Get the recipe here.