Ready to take on another month of healthy eating?
This list of dinner recipes will help make your planning a little bit easier.
With15 grams of carbohydrates or fewer per serving, each meal supports those looking to reduce their carb intake.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers
It may seem counterintuitive to start the fish skin-side up.
But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results.
Serve with chimichurri sauce (see Associated Recipe).
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Serve over whole grains or rice.
A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this stir fry.
If you like the heat, opt for a spicy enchilada sauce.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.
This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe.
This healthy dinner comes together in just 25 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa.
While the chicken and broccoli cook, whip together the simple scallion-ginger sauce.
You’ll want some whole-wheat angel hair pasta or polenta to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.
Serve the chicken cutlets, mushrooms and creamy sauce over egg noodles with a green salad on the side.
Avocado Tuna Salad
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe.
Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
Serve with pita or crusty bread to sop up the sauce for a quick dinner or for brunch.
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.
Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.
To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese.
This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.
Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.
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.
Serve over brown rice.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
A pinch of sugar at the end balances the sauce’s acidity.
If you’re free to’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
This healthy and easy dinner recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.
Just be sure that you don’t overcook the vegetables.
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
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Photographer: Dera Burreson, Food stylist: Josh Hake
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
