These low-calorie dinner recipes are perfect when you need a meal on the table quickly.
These recipes take just 20 minutes or less to put together.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe.
Watch how to make this 400-calorie 20-minute chicken cutlet dinner recipe.
We’ve added white beans to turn this classic mussels-in-white-wine-sauce dish into a heartier weeknight meal.
Serve with whole-grain crusty bread to sop up the flavorful broth.
Five-spice may be your new best friend.
What is five-spice powder?
A mixture of these five spices: cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns.
It adds a distinct warm flavor to these healthy salmon cakes.
Loading kale into this quick dinner recipe provides some calcium as well as vitamins and fiber.
Serve with whole-grain toast and simple tomato aioli for a weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes.
Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.
The white pepper adds earthy flavor, while black kicks up the heat.
Coconut milk’s creamy consistency is perfect for making quick pan sauces–no need to add a thickener.
Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.
you might find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here.
Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.
Serve over brown rice.
You’ll want some whole-wheat angel hair pasta or polenta to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.
Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sauteing in a hot pan.
When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad.
Want this on the milder side?
Swap ketchup for the chili-garlic sauce.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2020
Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Looking for a quick, easy dinner?
This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it.
It’s so simple and delicious, you’ll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
Mushrooms are a source of glutamate, a naturally occurring compound that gives the fungi their umami flavor.
But to really give these “patties” a savory boost, we brush them with steak sauce.
Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill.
They feel decadent like scallops should, thanks to the tasty lemon-butter sauce.
A simple flavor-packed sauce marries the tender pasta with cooked shrimp.
If you don’t eat shrimp, use rotisserie chicken instead.
Here it gives Old Bay-rubbed salmon a chef-worthy finish–not bad for 20 minutes!
The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution.
To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
Keep the salt in check by using reduced-sodium tamari sauce.
To complete this easy healthy dinner, add cooked brown rice.
The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions–and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating.
you could also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders.
Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.
An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
This spiralized zucchini noodle dinner with red pepper sauce is refreshing, satisfying and oh-so-delicious!
Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make.
Just whir up the 5-ingredient sauce in your food processor or blender, toss and serve!
Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018
