Choosing to cook dinner instead of opting for quick-and-easy takeout is tough enough. But finding a recipe that your kids will actually eat can seem impossible. These 30 kid-friendly dishes are packed with nutrients, but we promise they don't look like it.

This baked chicken has all the crunch of your kid's favorite fried version, but none of grease and fat. Plus, "cornflakes for dinner" has a nice kid-friendly ring to it, doesn't it?

This classic frittata works morning, noon, and night. Substituting part-skim for whole-milk ricotta trims 6 grams of saturated fat and 66 calories, without forfeiting flavor.

This fried rice has all the appeal of takeout but only the ingredients your kids want to eat. Make a large batch and send leftovers in their lunchbox for the next day.

Lean turkey and low-carb Jerusalem artichoke pasta turn your kids' favorite spaghetti and meatball dish into a more healthful dinner option.

Pizza can deliver lots of nutrition, as with this whole-wheat crust studded with lean turkey sausage, and antioxidant-rich orange peppers and arugula.

This is a nonscary twist on your child's favorite chicken noodle soup. Escarole is less bitter than some of its nutrient-rich green counterparts.

Use ground turkey as a smart stand-in for ground chuck in these sloppy joes -- it provides plenty of meaty flavor, with less saturated fat.

These chips are baked, making them a great low-fat version of your kids' favorite fish sticks and french fries.

By moving the frying pan from the stove top to the oven, you lose the unwanted fat in this yam side dish without sacrificing the flavor.

The most delicious topping combinations can be the simplest, and contain just two or three topping, plus cheese, as shown here, with this mix of broccoli, olives, and red onion.

Strips of zucchini stand in for lasagna noodles, adding texture and flavor -- and don't forget fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

These chicken tenders are inspired by hot wings but made with breast meat for a leaner protein and served skinless for less fat.

Give your kids all the flavor of pizza without the grease and extra fat.

High in iron, vitamins, and fiber, barley risotto is a nutritious (and quicker-cooking) alternative to a traditional risotto made with rice.

The classic margherita pizza takes on a golden hue with this yellow-tomato version.

Baking the cod on a wire rack allows the fish to get crisp on all sides, and lemon zest and parsley gives its crushed-cereal coating tons of flavor.

When all of the liquid is absorbed from this risotto, add the zest and continue to cook for about 10 minutes more to seal in the flavor.

Breakfast for dinner is always a hit, and this nutrient-packed egg dish has tons more healthy benefits than pancakes do.

This version of fried rice is not greasy at all. It stays moist thanks to the addition of fresh lime juice.

You can keep your family "pizza nights" a weekly tradition and not feel guilty with this veggie-packed pie served on whole-wheat crust.

Swap the old red-sauce-and-pasta favorite with a new green sauce. This spinach pesto is light and filled with vitamin A.

Choose a pasta made from whole wheat instead of semolina to add more fiber to this meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Whole roasted tomatillos and chiles may not be too appealing to picky-eaters, but when they are pureed into a sauce they get a lot less intimidating.

This spaghetti dish has all the same ingredients as a chicken potpie, giving it a comfort-food flavor kids love.

Add your family's favorite pizza toppings to a whole-wheat pita for a kid-sized pie.

You can make half of this chicken-and-cheese quesadilla with Mexican chile sauce and the other half without if not everyone in the family is a fan of spice.

This one is quick and easy for a busy weeknight; ground turkey stands in for beef to cut down on fat.

Roasting the chicken, rather than frying it, yields a crisp crust without adding much extra fat.

When the family is craving lasagna on a weeknight, this deconstructed dish is the perfect answer since it's quicker to make.

When it comes to healthy pizza toppings, think lean protein; eggs, as shown here, are a surprisingly delicious option

This dinner is ready in 25 minutes -- the main step is to simply toss in the roasted tomatoes and sweet red onion with the cooked pasta.

This chicken parmigiana with a baked-on breading rivals the fried kind.

The fun part about this burrito is that kids can construct it on their own, picking and choosing which healthy ingredients they want all wrapped up.

Served up on a stick, these sesame-coated shrimp make a fun and healthy finger food.

Think of pizza as a blank canvas for what's in season, including fruit. Try with figs (as shown here), pears, or stone fruits, depending on the time of year.