Healthy recipes make it easy to enjoy more wholesome meals. Many of them use ingredients with lower amounts of fat and salt than traditional recipes.
Try this deliciously healthy dinner recipe featuring crunchy quinoa, refreshing cucumbers and juicy tomatoes for a nutritional powerhouse dish – ideal for busy nights! This meal provides essential protein.
1. Pork Chops with Pineapple and Green Pepper
I like keeping my pantry and fridge stocked with healthy recipes that can be prepared quickly, such as non-starchy veggies, lean proteins, low-fat dairy and unsalted nuts – this keeps me away from ordering pizza when my fridge runs empty while making weeknight dinner prep much simpler.
This pineapple pork chop recipe demonstrates how effortless and delectable meal-prep can be when all the necessary ingredients are readily available. Seasoned and seared pork chops are covered in a delicious pineapple juice-honey-soy-garlic-spices sauce to complete this memorable experience.
This dish is an ideal way to add texture and flavor to plain brown or white rice for an easy side dish, pairing perfectly with this Spicy Southwest Salad Copycat with creamy goat cheese, crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes! Make this delectable meal in under 30 minutes!
2. Baked Haddock with Lemon and Garlic
Haddock is an ideal fish to use when making baked dishes due to its mild flavor and flakey texture, similar to cod. This delicious baked dish can be prepared without needing to marinate it first: simply spray or brush olive oil onto the fish before topping with herbs, lemon juice and parmesan cheese before placing it into the oven for approximately 30 minutes. Enjoy this quick meal any night of the week by itself or serve to guests for a healthy and wholesome dinner! Pair this delicious dinner with sauteed Brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus or even just salad green salads for an even greater nutritious dinner experience!
3. Broccoli with Dill
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of soup or fresh chicken salad to perk up any midwinter mealtime! Plus, these quick dinner recipes can be on your table in 30 minutes or less!
Staying healthy can be challenging, but by making small lifestyle adjustments — such as eating nutritious food and being physically active — you can achieve your health goals more easily. These delicious and simple ways can help you include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy and various protein foods into your diet.
This Dill Marinated Broccoli makes an easy appetizer or weekday side dish! Kids will especially love its mild dill flavor! Part of our Budget Bite Monday series where we feature nutritious family-friendly recipes under $10!
4. Spinach Pizza
We love this spinach pizza recipe for its light, herbacious flavors, easy-to-make dough and use of an entire 10-oz bag of fresh baby spinach that cooks down into nutritious goodness!
Instead of traditional tomato sauce, this delectable white pizza features a drizzle of fragrant olive oil as its foundation. Dollop of creamy ricotta adds delicious creaminess for an irresistibly flavorful meal!
Start off this dish right with some deliciously tender, grilled chicken (we used breasts but you could also opt for thighs). A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds just a bit of spicy heat that brings all of its flavors together for an unforgettable dish.
Wanting healthy dinner recipes that can easily fit into a hectic weeknight dinner routine? These delicious recipes offer the perfect way to get more vegetables, lean protein and whole grains into your family’s diet – using simple ingredients you may already have on hand and all within 30 minutes of making!
