You are so going to fall in love with this one! We are exploring healthy hearty dinner ideas today. Recipes that you don’t need to fret over or scratch your head about the fancy ingredients. So here are they.
Coconut Curry Chicken
Just the bowl of soul-soothing creaminess which would be ready in 30 minutes. The red curry paste amps up the flavor level and the heavy coconut milk lends a sweetness to the dish. The best part, it’s one-pot!!
One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple-Coconut Rice.
It’s a mixture of colorful veggies bursting with flavors and a quick chicken marinade of soy sauce, lime juice, honey, vinegar, ginger, and garlic. It’s one-pan so you could just toss in everything while you get your work dress for the next day sorted.
Yummy salmon burgers with slaw.
Crispy salmon patty on a bed of slaw, how healthy and delicious could that be? Full marks to that! This recipe uses canned salmon, you could use the fresh fillets if you want.
Coconut Curry Carrot Soup
A perfect bowl of goodness for that cold wintry night or a hearty meal at the end of an exhausting day. The carrots and the coconut milk all come together to offer that impeccable consistency and taste. I would make a bigger batch to come home from work to a fulfilling dinner.
Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry
Ok, so to make this amazing dinner, you would have to either make the Teriyaki sauce or buy some and also get your hands on some tempeh. Cooking together the delicious broccoli, peppers, onions, a hint of ginger, and the tempeh and tempering with sesame seeds and the teriyaki sauce served on a bed of brown rice. What could possibly go wrong with that!!
Spicy Cauliflower Sabzi with Cashews
One of my favorite ways of eating cauliflower other than oven roasting it. Sabji {in Hindi} means vegetables cooked together with aromatic spices and Sabzi {in Iranian} means green herbs and vegetables. This simple cauliflower recipe could be coupled with Naan bread or just spread it over a bed of cooked Basmati rice. Both ways, yumm!!
Chicken Cutlets with Artichokes & Lemon-Dill Sauce
Probably one of the easiest dinner recipes on this list. Have chicken breasts at home? This could be your dinner tonight! You would just need the artichoke hearts, but canned ones would do just fine, and don’t forget the dill, it’s flavor is the essence of this super-easy dis
Orecchiette with Salmon, Arugula and Artichokes.
Easy and fresh pasta for dinner? Yes, please! And with all the arugula, artichokes, olives and salmon, this pasta is going to be surprisingly different and delicious.
Spicy shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Garlic Kale.
I almost ate this out of the pot, really! It’s so delectable, filling, and healthy all at the same time. Shrimp is my food when I’m scouting for a spicy and rich dinner menu. So when I laid my hands on this one, I couldn’t resist myself from making it. And oh boy, this is different, the mashed cauliflower bed makes all the difference here. Try it, I’m sure you’ll feel this way too!
30-Minute Quinoa Enchilada Skillet
This is your use-up-whatever-veggies-you-have kind of a recipe where you throw everything in your skillet and do your chores and come back to a generous meal. But wait, you would need quinoa for this one so remember to have that ready before you start making this.
Sesame Chicken Bowls
Bite-size chicken pieces coated with a sweet and savory sauce with generous sprinkling of sesame seeds. This is coupled with broccoli and slathered on a plate of warm basmati rice. Dinner sorted!
Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
Easy dinner after a hectic day. And the best part, you could cook it under 30 minutes and have it with brown rice or bread or maybe with a generous helping of stir fry veggies. Choose your liking!
Whole30 Teeth in This ‘Animal-Style’ In-N-Out Burger Recipe
You need just need few ingredients to make. So be sure you do a pantry run before embarking to make this. In the end, it’s all worth the effort when you see the burger right in front of you!
Hibachi Chicken Skewers & Veggies
Grilled chicken served on a bed of assorted veggies with homemade mayo is a fulfilling meal in itself. I’m sure this checks all the boxes of being diet and tummy-friendly as well!
Creamy Lemon Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole.
Put all the ingredients into the baking dish and get the laundry sorted. I promise you’ll come back to ‘lemony creamy’ chicken goodness. And whatever you need for this dish is already sitting there in your pantry for sure.
Easy Gazpacho Recipe
Are you in the mood for some cold soup? This gazpacho is it for you then! Stir in some cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red peppers {heat like I said}, flavorful coriander, garlic, and crunch of red onion. Sprinkle some red wine or sherry vinegar, there you go, delish gazpacho for you is ready.
Easy 1-Pan Salmon Red Curry.
Who loves salmon? I do! When salmon is coupled with red Thai curry paste, the result? Pure spicy goodness for sure. To temper down the spice level modify the coconut milk portions. What do you pair it with? I prefer brown rice, you could go
Greek Turkey Burgers
Even though this is called a burger, you could simply have the patty just by itself and add to it a serving of coleslaw to complete the meal. This Greek cuisine inspired recipe packs a savory punch by mixing in feta cheese, Kalamata olives, fresh spinach, garlic, and oregano. And you could make some and freeze them and relax for a few dinners!
Garden Summer Pasta
Scouting for a quick pasta recipe for dinner? This might be the one you are looking for. Made with simple ingredients, this is a no-fail pasta recipe for sure. Just note down what you need to put into it and grab ’em fresh from the farmer’s market!
Easy Keto Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe.
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with sausage and marinara sauce with a generous top layer of Pepper Jack cheese! Yumm, bring it on!! Brownie points to the recipe for being keto-friendly, gluten- free and low on the carb.
Crispy Lemon Chicken Thighs
The zesty flavor of lemon and chicken is always a winning combination. And if the recipe is as easy peasy as this one, there’s no doubt about this lemon chicken being repeated for dinner every week. Ready in a flash and very versatile {use the leftover for sandwiches to lasagnas}, this recipe is one of my weeknight staple fare.
Proscuitto and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
With so many greens and colorful veggies on the plate, I prefer calling this one Garden Salad. If you are looking for a light meal which would be healthy at the same time, go for this one. What stands out for me with this recipe is the dressing, with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pesto, salt, and pepper, it lends an amazing freshness to the salad.
15 Minute Sweet and Spicy Chicken Zoodles
I have been procrastinating about venturing into the spiralizer territory for some time now. This zucchini noodle gives me that much-needed push. After reading this easy, bang-on-the-spice-level zoodles, I’m convinced that the time is right for using the spiralizer.
Mango “Burrito” Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce.
I would not say much about this refreshing and delightful recipe. Just that it’s a combination of bursting flavors and tummy-happy ingredients. Just go and make it, you’ll know for yourself!
Pesto Vegetable Pizza
I’m currently in the eating-homemade-pizza phase! So, while scouting for yummy pizza recipes, I chanced on this one. And it did not disappoint. If you stick to the pesto sauce, garlic, oregano, mozzarella, and Parmesan, the options for veggie toppings are endless. Add whatever you could lay your hands on. I tweaked the original recipe and added finely shredded cabbage to the list of toppings. Turned out great!!