Make a delicious and filling meal with these dinner recipes for weight loss.

And as a bonus, these dinners require just five ingredients to come together.

Recipes like Black Bean Tacos and Spinach-Artichoke-Sausage Cauliflower Gnocchi are hearty, healthy and easy to make.

Spinach-Artichoke-Sausage Caulifloweer Gnocchi

Carolyn Hodges

This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.

Toaster-Oven Quesadillas

We love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes.

stuffed potatoes with salsa

Carolyn Hodges

Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead.

Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.

Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.

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Want to kick it up a notch?

Use a frozen vegetable blend that has added seasoning for extra flavor (just watch the sodium).

We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

3-Ingredient Mediterranean Farro Bowl

Carolyn Hodges

If you’re able to’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.

Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Apple Chicken Sausage

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.