These low-calorie dinners may be light, but they are chock-full of flavor.
We recommend serving this with brown rice or whole-wheat noodles.
Looking to cut down on carbs?
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Try swapping in riced cauliflower in place of the brown rice.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Fajitas make an excellent weeknight meal.
Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor.
Ali Redmond
Easy Shrimp Tacos
These easy shrimp tacos are inspired by the seafood tacos in Baja California.
This is one quick dinner recipe you’ll be returning to again and again.
Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken.
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The best part about this recipe is that it only requires one vessel to cook everythingpasta included.
If you like spicy but not too spicy, use a mix of sweet and hot Italian sausages.
Cod Fish Tacos
Let your oven do the work for these quick and simple cod fish tacos.
Jacob Fox
Broiling the cod allows the fish to stay moist and flake easily once finished.
Plus, with only one pan, cleanup is a breeze!
Serve over whole grains or rice.
10-Minute Tuna Melt
This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think!
Lentil Bowls with Fried Eggs & Greens
Lentils are a quick and easy protein.
We like French green lentils, which hold their shape when cooked.
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The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
Served with perfectly cooked salmon, you really can’t go wrong with this easy 20-minute weeknight meal.
This recipe is a variation on our insanely popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Saucerecipe by Carolyn Malcoun.
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It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner everyone is sure to love.
A simple cabbage slaw, which comes together in minutes, is the perfect accompaniment.
The long simmer time is the secret to the beef’s fork-tender texture and rich-tasting tomato-based gravy.
Charlotte & Johnny Autry
it’s possible for you to serve this with rice or beans on the side, if desired.
Harissa gives the creamy sauce a little kick.
We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame, and goat cheese.
Ali Redmond
Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.
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.
Clara Gonzalez
It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!
Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.
Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.
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Serve over brown rice.
Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon
Wondering what to do with leftover salmon?
This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner.
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A medley of spices gives this healthy dish of chicken, sausage and veggies a rich, complex flavor.
Bonus: This easy sheet-pan dinner requires just 20 minutes of active prep time.
A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this stir fry.
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Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special.
Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Joy Howard
Antonis Achilleos
Jamie Vespa
Jamie Vespa
Joy Howard
Jacob Fox
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