When you need a healthy, quick dinner on the table, turn to one of these recipes.
These meals come together in 30 minutes or less, so they’re perfect for busy nights.
The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.
Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
Antonis Achilleos
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Be sure to save some of the pasta-cooking water as it helps the sauce emulsify.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here.
Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan.
The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets.
It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!
Fresh basil brightens up the dish.
Jennifer Causey
Reduced-fat cream cheese adds body to the sauce, while Parmesan cheese adds its signature robust flavor.
The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce.
Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast.
The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin.
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner.
We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution.
To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
Fill out the plate with a side of steamed green beans.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
The tomatoes get sweet and tender and turn into sauce with the stock and the pasta.
Without ever adding any butter, the spaghetti sauce is rich and silky.
Adding the herbs at the end gives the dish a fresh pop of color and flavor.
This is one healthy pasta recipe we can definitely get behind!
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
The pineapple also concentrates as it bakes and helps keep the rice mixture from becoming too dry.
This way their juices seep right into the rice, and the teriyaki drizzle coats every bite.
Jamie Vespa
The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping.
For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia.
Peppery watercress wilts well yet maintains a little crunch.
Rachel Marek
Arugula would also work.
Using store-bought grilled chicken makes assembly quick and easy.
Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
Cooking lima beans in pancetta drippings infuses them with flavor.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Romulo Yanes; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
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Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
