![]() ![]() Add them to your list of essential healthy recipes and you’ll never have trouble finding a quick and satisfying weeknight meal again.Ī note about the word healthy here: We know that healthy is a complicated concept. Most of these tasty recipes make for a balanced meal on their own, while a few (like veggie curry or baked chicken) you’ll probably want to serve with some bread or rice. With that in mind, we rounded up 60 easy, healthy dinner ideas. “By doing this, you will not only get a variety of textures and flavors, but also nutrients that work together to provide you with a steady, stable stream of energy.” “For a meal that is both mentally and physically satisfying, I recommend that people strive for three to four food groups when possible-namely fat, protein, starch, and fruits/vegetables,” SELF columnist Jessica Jones, M.S., R.D., certified diabetes educator and cofounder of Food Heaven, tells SELF. (More on how we like to think about healthy eating at SELF below!) What counts as “healthy” varies from person to person too-but in the most basic sense, a healthy dinner is one that tastes good and fills you up. What counts as “easy dinners” is kind of subjective, but for this list of recipes, we kept it to meals that come together in 30 minutes max (at least, according to the recipe notes) and don’t have ridiculously long ingredient lists. After all, some delicious and headache-free nourishment is just what you need at the end of a long day. Want some healthy inspiration for after the meal? Check out our top healthy cookies, our favorite fruit desserts, and our top vegan desserts too.Most of us are never not on the lookout for easy, healthy dinner ideas. Our goddess and harvest bowls are served over the whole grain and are all the better for it (and you will be too!). Want to make a tiny change for your health? Try swapping brown rice in for white rice in any of your favorite meals. Speaking of, are you trying to avoid the red stuff? You can easily swap leaner ground meat in for beef, like in our turkey burgers or our slow-cooker turkey chili. Once you get on board with the alt protein options out there, we bet you won’t even miss the meat. Looking for plant-based or vegetarian options? Swap out sausage for tempeh, like in our tempeh and broccoli rabe orecchiette veggies for chicken, like in our vegan pizza or our cabbage Parmesan beans for ground beef, like in our vegetarian chili or tofu for shrimp, like in our tofu stir-fry. Check out our loaded cauliflower bake, our Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps, our zucchini lattice lasagna, or our low-carb Big Macs for ideas to see how easy (and yummy!) it is to ditch the carbs. Want to make your dinner low carb? Lean on superheroes cauliflower, zucchini, and lettuce wraps to keep you satisfied, without the bread or noodles. When it comes to eating “healthier,” we’re ALL about the swaps. We’ve also included meals for home cooks of all skill levels, so we’ve got you whether you’re a master chef or a novice, whether your kitchen is full of gadgets or you’re working with one bowl and one knife (we’ve ALL been there). We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like low carb, vegan, pescatarian, or gluten-free. Take inspiration from these 75 healthy dinner recipes to keep your momentum going every night of the week-we believe in you! We know it’s way easier to control your health when you do your own cooking, but lots of nights, it’s just too easy to turn to frozen meals or takeout. Then dinner comes along, and it’s a whole other story. Most days, we've got our quick, healthy breakfasts, packed lunches, and snacks for work down, keeping us full and motivated all day long. ![]()
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