Make and enjoy these dinners one night and then the leftovers will taste even better the next day.
These recipes feature proteins like beef and chicken, which will reheat easily in the microwave.
Dinners like Easy Lasagna and Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew are healthy, filling and enjoyable any day of the week.
Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh–no mushy, sad broccoli!
Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet.
The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce.
Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.
The bright salsa-pineapple topping cools the dish off and gives it a pretty, dinner-party-worthy appearance.
Serve the meat alone, or pile it on buns for sandwiches or shredded atop nachos.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious.
Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner.
And soaking the rice in seasoned dashi before cooking infuses the dish with more flavor.
Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
This saucy dish is a natural served over whole-wheat egg noodles.
Or, for something different, try prepared potato gnocchi or spaetzle.
The cheese makes this easy dish creamy and decadent.
Enjoy it for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side.
Put out plenty of toppings so everyone can add what they like.
Garnish these slow-cooker meatballs with fresh dill sprigs, and serve with lightly toasted pita, if desired.
The sweet potato balances the savory spices nicely.
Serve this bright and flavorful curry with rice or rice noodles.
Look for fresh pineapple that’s been peeled and cored already to make assembly even easier.
Serve with brown rice to sop up the sweet and savory sauce.
Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish.
We’ve lightened it up by using half-and-half instead of cream, with just-as-delicious results.
Serve this lemony chicken dinner with whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.
Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018
