5 Healthy Dinner Ideas for a Big Family

Feeding a large family on a tight budget isn’t always easy. With money being a little tighter around the festive season, we know it can be hard to think of new meal ideas for the family that also keep costs down. At The Veg Box Company, we’re here to help with five healthy dinner ideas for a big family.

Some big family meal ideas for you to try

Feeding your family with these dinner ideas for a big family will produce plenty of servings to go around. All of these ideas are intended to help you make large portions that don’t break the bank. By using our bulk boxes, you can make all of these healthy meal ideas, as well as some of your own, with freshly picked veg at great value. 

Try out these meal ideas for healthier dinners that are straightforward to make:

• Spicy veggie pies with peanut butter mash
• Creamy courgette lasagne
• Double bean and roasted pepper chilli
• Curried chicken and baby potato traybake
• Veggie spaghetti puttanesca

Spicy veggie pies with peanut butter mash

For something with a little extra kick, try putting together some spicy veggie pies and a side of peanut butter mash. Throw in some aubergine, celery, sweet potato and plum tomatoes for a meal filled with protein and carbs. A good pick for restoring your energy after a tough workout.

To pair the pies with something a little different, slice some potatoes, whack in some peanut butter and season with a little coriander and lime juice for a fun spin on your traditional mash. It’s bound to please you and the little ones alike.

Creamy courgette lasagne

A great choice for vegetarians, you can make this creamy courgette lasagne as a way to make sure the whole family is on their way towards their five-a-day.

Helping you and the family to eat a little lighter, this dinner idea for a big family substitutes beef for courgettes. Grate then fry your courgettes, layer some lasagne sheets over them, combine with some tomato pasta sauce and pop it in the oven. The result will be a tasty dish that you won’t be able to keep your hands off.

Double bean and roasted pepper chilli

For a low-fat option that’s easy to bulk up, try a double bean and roasted pepper chilli.

This cruelty-free idea is brimming with beans (kidney, black and refried!) to keep your carbs up. Get your veggies in too by adding onion, celery, and yellow peppers. For some extra pizzazz, add some cocoa powder or cinnamon to make this dish even more delectable.

Curried chicken and baby potato traybake

Out of these big family meal ideas, this is one of our most scrumptious and is great for those craving something fragrant and fresh. It’s mildly spiced to add an interesting extra flavour profile to your veg.

Take some chicken drumsticks and combine them with some ginger, garam masala, yoghurt and turmeric. Marinate overnight in the fridge, then bake in the oven alongside some potatoes. Add some veggies, such as tomatoes or onions, and you’re good to go!

Veggie spaghetti puttanesca

This is one of our favourite dinner ideas for a big family. Swap out the anchovies in your typical puttanesca for some courgettes and olives for a dish that keeps the herbivores in your family coming back for more!

Fry some onions and courgettes with some chilli flakes and a little garlic. Add some tomatoes, olives and caers, then let them simmer. Toss it with some spaghetti and you have yourself a nutritious and flavoursome dish that the whole family is guaranteed to love.

Get your veggies for our healthy dinner ideas for a big family from The Veg Box Company

You can get your own freshly picked produce, guaranteed to stay fresh, in our fruit boxes or veg boxes. Try out one of our build your own veg boxes for the best of both the fruit and veg worlds.

All of our Veg Boxes and Food Gift Boxes are delivered within 24 hours of being picked, ensuring our produce is as fresh as possible, every time.

If you’d like to find out more about what you can get from The Veg Box Company, including fruit, vegetables, potatoes, dairy products, and much more, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 01772 724406, or email us at hello@thevegboxcompany.co.uk.