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meal planning Monday with a vegetarian chili dip recipe

We’re using a couple of Weight Watchers recipes this week. I have the app downloaded, but I don’t pay for the e-subscription. If you’re interested in new recipes, I highly recommend their app (because you can get the featured recipes right on your phone. And you can get most of their recipes through the magic of Google.)

When the toddler won’t eat what we’re eating (he’s still not into a lot of meat, or soup/salad), I tend to prepare the organic/whole wheat breaded chicken nuggets for him. Or grilled cheese, or something simple. Lately, though, I’ve been setting the food in front of him, and hoping he’ll at least try it.

Sunday – Vegetarian chili dip and chips. We thought this would be good for the Super Bowl. Since it involved chips, I thought it would be a good opportunity for the toddler to try something new – and he ended up loving the dip. (Recipe is below.)

Monday – Spring salad using the Tupelo Honey basil vinaigrette dressing (the dressing is already made. Salads sounded good since the weather was a bit warmer.)

Tuesday – Weight Watchers chicken pot pie

Wednesday – Baked honey mustard chicken bites (another Weight Watchers recipe)

Thursday – Pizza. I’m working late, the husband tends to get home late on Thursday and this will be easy.

Friday – tacos at a neighbor’s house.

Saturday – out. I’ve been invited to a girl’s night out (for a friend’s birthday.)

vegchilidip

Vegetarian Chili Dip Recipe

1 can Hormel vegetarian chili
1 jar salsa (I like a medium or spicier salsa)
1 container sour cream (I use a low fat or non-fat sour cream)
1 package of mozzarella cheese (I used a reduced fat cheese this time, and it didn’t fully melt.)

Layer the ingredients in order of chili/salsa/sour cream/cheese in a slow cooker. Cook on low for about an hour or until the cheese is melted. (I don’t recommend using the reduced fat cheese – or using too much cheese, as it won’t all melt in that hour time.)ย  It’s that easy. And it’s so good.

It was good enough for my toddler to actually eat the beans, the tomatoes and peppers from the chili and salsa, without complaint. That says a lot.

What kinds of meals do you prepare that are toddler-friendly and toddler-approved?

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February 3, 2014 9:30 am Jaime 32 Comments Filed Under: menu planning, recipe

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:38 am

    GASP – I must try that dip recipe. My husband and I love to snack on things like that while we’re watching movies and who wouldn’t love a healthier option?? I love it.

    Reply
  2. Veronica Spriggs - Digiscrap Boutique says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Vegetarian seems to be trending today. Thanks for the recipe and the App suggestion

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      February 3, 2014 at 10:47 am

      It seems to be a big thing. ๐Ÿ˜‰ It took me a few times to remember this recipe was vegetarian, but it’s perfect for potlucks because we have a lot of vegetarian (and vegan) friends!

      Reply
  3. Melanie S. says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I’d make this, but I’d have to unvegetarian it. ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m going to check out that chicken pot pie too!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      February 3, 2014 at 11:06 am

      You could try a chili with meat. I bet it would taste great! (The WW chicken pot pie is SO GOOD. I promise.)

      Reply
  4. Theresa says

    February 3, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    This sounds really tasty! I’ve learned my lesson on not purchasing the fat free cheeses. They never do melt right, and they have a weird taste to them also! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Kecia says

    February 3, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    We have a picky 3 year old, but we do make him try a bite of our meal before making him something else. If he gets something different, it’s usually chicken, shrimp, or grilled cheese. Also, check out the recipes on emilybites.com – they all have their WW point values listed!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I totally feel your picky toddler pain! He only has a large handful of food he’ll accept, even though we’re always offering what we eat!

    Reply
  7. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    I want that cheesy dip! Reduced fat cheese really doesn’t melt well, does it? I wish it did because then I’d buy it!

    Reply
  8. Amy Desrosiers says

    February 3, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Bites sound like they would be my choice off your meal plan menu. I used to follow WW and loved their recipes-they have so many!

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Your dip sounds really good! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  10. Pauline Cabrera says

    February 3, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Wow! Thank you for sharing this. The dip looks delicious! I’d like to make one and I should download that app too.

    Reply
  11. Susanna @Zealous Mom says

    February 3, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    Yum! This vegetarian chili dip recipe looks so delicious. We eat way too much meat in this family, and I don’t even particularly like meat. Regarding meal planning, we save so much money when I take merely five minutes to sit down and write out the week’s meals.

    Reply
  12. brett says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    slow cooker recipes ALWAYS make me smile.
    and weight watchers friendly is a big bonus!

    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Great ideas! I need to try the pot pie and the chili!

    Reply
  14. Felicia says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I love chili and this one looks delicious! I love that you could easily take this to work and satisfy everyone as well.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says

    February 4, 2014 at 12:28 am

    The dip looks awesome! We try to make our own hot pockets with meat, cheese and Pillsbury dough.

    Reply
  16. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I’ll have to try this for our next party! It looks super tasty.

    Reply
  17. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:58 am

    I was skeptical when I saw this was a vegetarian chili and then I clicked through. Wow does this look yummy!!

    Reply
  18. Christina Shirley says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:49 am

    That looks yummy! We love anything with pasta, cheese, or chicken bites for our toddler. I’m going to look at your chicken bite recipe in this post too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  19. Tess says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I love to eat dips and chips. They are perfect for watching movies with the family.

    Reply
  20. Janel says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    What an awesome recipe! I love trying new chili recipes.

    Reply
  21. Melinda@LookWhatMomFound...andDadtoo says

    February 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    i need to get back on track to losing weight. might be time to join weight watchers

    Reply
  22. Shell says

    February 4, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    A vegetarian chili dip sounds really good! I really need to download the Weight Watchers app.

    Reply
  23. Eliz Frank says

    February 4, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    We are big fans of veggie chilli so Ill make this. Love the idea of hot chilli tonight.
    Eliz

    Reply
  24. Joanna Sormunen says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    That’s a great plan! I’m a really bad planner but I really like your chili dip recepy, lol

    Reply
  25. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Look at you getting all spicy in the kitchen! Love it! I need to do more weekly meal plans! Yours looks great for the week!

    Reply
  26. Debi says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I love vegetarian chili and this seems like it would be awesome

    Reply
  27. Candy @ Candypolooza says

    February 4, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    My goodness, that dip looks amazing. I need to go look at the picture again it looked so delicious!

    Reply
  28. Stefani says

    February 5, 2014 at 12:26 am

    This chili dip sounds good. I am going to have to look for that app.

    Reply
  29. Janeane Davis says

    February 5, 2014 at 8:06 am

    When my children were toddlers liked to give them good they could grab in their hands and crunch broccoli and baby carrots were a big hit.

    Reply
  30. Ashley M says

    February 5, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Oh yum, look at all the cheese! It doesn’t help my cravings right now. lol

    Reply

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