For more information, check out ourPregnancy Diet Center.

Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef.

Be sure to save some of the pasta-cooking water as it helps the sauce emulsify.

a collage of recipe photos from the 21 Quick and Easy Dinners for Pregnancy

Jasmine Comer

If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.

Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa

Fish plus two sides?

It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Jasmine Comer

Flour tortillas are cooked right in the skillet with everything else.

Add them gradually to prevent them from sticking together.

For a slightly different flavor and firmer texture, swap out the flour tortillas for corn tortillas.

Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

Jasmine Comer

To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.

If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

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Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess.

This recipe was adapted from our popularCreamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimpto serve two instead of four.

Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice.

Hearty chickpea & spinach stew in a white bowl, with grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

This chili is on the thicker sideif you want it thinner, add a bit more water.

We use a mix of chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder to add heat and flavor.

Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

This easy quesadilla recipe uses canned cooked chicken to save time.

Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

Jennifer Causey

you’re free to also use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it.

Dice the vegetables up to 1 day ahead for even speedier prep.

you’ve got the option to reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Antonis Achilleos

Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy.

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Steak enchilada skillet recipe in a white and yellow skillet, with a wooden serving spoon in it

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (tk final title)

Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken

Jamie Vespa

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two

Brie Passano

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Caitlin Bensel

Spicy Chicken Pasta with Peppers & Onions

Kelsey Hansen

Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

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