Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland or boring.
And to keep these low-calorie meals filling, we pair protein with plenty of fiber-rich vegetables for staying power.
Recipes like our Salmon Caesar Salad and Caprese Turkey Burgers are healthy, nutritious and bold in flavor.
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It’s also delightful alongside a roast chicken or pork loin.
Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies.
Want to double the recipe?
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Serve with warm whole-wheat pita for scooping up extra hummus at the bottom of the bowl.
Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too.
And, of course, feel free to omit the pepperoni to make the dish vegetarian.
Round out the meal with a simple salad.
Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.
Serve this summery burger with a simple side salad for a healthy dinner that’s full of fresh flavors.
Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.
It may seem fussy, but it’s worth it and actually quite easy.
This healthy dinner comes together in just 25 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Spicing up the collards with paprika coats them with smoky flavor while keeping this dish vegetarian.
This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa
This recipe is great for meal prep.
Lentil Stew with Salsa Verde
This healthy vegetarian recipe is hearty and satisfying.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish plus two sides?
It seems fancy, but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chili
Sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with this simple chili recipe.
Add one more chipotle pepper if you want to spice up this healthy sweet potato recipe.
Scallion-Ginger Beef & Broccoli
Whip up a chef-quality stir-fry recipe at home.
This beef and broccoli stir-fry packs in the vegetables and takes just 30 minutes to prep.
But that’s not its only superpower.
Preliminary research suggests it may improve blood sugar and inflammation too.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that’s easy to prep too.
Easy Spicy Salmon Cakes
Looking to add some interest to an easy dinner recipe?
Five-spice may be your new best friend.
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Five-spice is a mixture of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns.
It adds a distinct warm flavor to these healthy salmon cakes.
The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything.
If you could’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.
The twist in these healthy noodles comes from adding vegetables like scallions and bok choy.
Serve these bowls for a satisfying brunch, lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Can’t find them?
Make your own from chicken breasts.
Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife, slice it in half lengthwise.
Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.
Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out.
Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe.
Brie Goldman
