20 Healthy Dinner Recipes
Blackened Chicken with Avocado Salsa [1]
A zesty fresh salsa tops flavorful chicken breast. A little bit of creamy avocado goes a long way to making the dish taste more indulgent than it really is.
Sunday Dinner Stew [5]
You couldn't ask for a simpler dinner than this! Just four ingredients and only 300 calories per serving.
Baked Ratatouille Sausage Penne [9]
What's the secret to keeping this pasta casserole as healthy as it is cozy? Lean turkey sausage, whole wheat pasta and just a sprinkling of cheese.
Jerk Pork Wraps with Lime Mayo [13]
Prepare pork shoulder in the slow cooker, then whip up dinner in a flash. The Lime Mayo topping uses fat-free mayo, so it doesn't add heaps of fat or calories.
Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken [17]
Think this is loaded in fat and calories? Think again! Herb bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese make the coating on this oven-baked dish extra tasty.
Five-Spice Beef Kabobs [21]
Red meat can be a part of a balanced diet if consumed in moderation. These kabobs use lean flank steak or boneless sirloin, and the sauce is made with healthy yogurt.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole [25]
By cutting the sour cream and adding black beans, we lowered the fat and boosted the protein and fiber in this healthy twist on a Mexican-restaurant standard.
Herbed Salmon [29]
Nervous to cook fish? Don't be. This recipe is a cinch to make, and you'll get all those healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon.
Herbed Salmon [30]
Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper Sauce [33]
This unusual and tasty sauce gets its color from steamed, pureed red sweet peppers. Green beans, whole wheat pasta and lean chicken breast make it a hearty, nutrition-packed meal.
Sesame Orange Beef [37]
This Asian-style stir-fry is loaded with sweet, orange-y flavor and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Sesame Orange Beef [38]
Superfoods Salad [41]
Load up on antioxidants with this colorful, berry-delicious salad!
Superfoods Salad [42]
Spinach, Turkey and Wild Rice Soup [45]
Spinach and wild rice give a nutritional boost to traditional turkey and rice soup that simmers in your slow cooker. Use low-sodium condensed chicken soup and broth to make it even healthier.
Curried Couscous with Vegetables [49]
We used a preseasoned curry-flavor couscous mix so this slow-cooker vegetarian supper has only six ingredients. If you prefer a heartier meal, grill chicken breast to eat with the couscous or stir in a drained can of chickpeas for protein.
Lynn's Best Herb and Garlic Pork [53]
Pair thin slices of this herb-rubbed lean pork top loin roast with steamed veggies or roast potatoes for a nutritious Sunday supper.
Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili [57]
This calico stew of fiber- and protein-packed beans is easy to make in your slow cooker, where it simmers with chocolate syrup and Cajun seasoning. Because it only has 1 gram of fat per serving, you can feel safe adding a small sprinkle of cheese or dollop of low-fat sour cream as a garnish without blowing your diet.
Grilled Chicken and Garden Veggie Penne with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes [61]
Heaps of vegetables and healthy chicken breast make this a flavorful and low-fat choice for summer (or any time you get your hands on nice veggies). For extra nutrition, use whole wheat pasta.
Grilled Chicken and Garden Veggie Penne with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes [62]
Kale Salad [65]
Trendy kale is a nutritional powerhouse and much heartier than regular lettuce. This salad has lots of colorful veggies and a zesty Asian dressing. Pair it with a whole wheat roll for a satisfying light supper.
Kale Salad [66]
Mushroom Goulash [69]
Portobello mushrooms give a meaty texture to this slow-cooker spin on the classic supper dish.
Mushroom Goulash [70]
Tomato-Lentil Soup [73]
Lentils are an affordable and super-healthy protein source, and brown rice adds even more fiber. Don't skip the cider vinegar; it really brightens the flavors of the soup.
Tomato-Lentil Soup [74]
Marinated Lime Shrimp [77]
We created this dish as an appetizer, but it works great as a salad topper, too. Marinate cooked shrimp a couple hours before dinner, then drain and serve over lettuce with peppers, cucumber or whatever veggies you have on hand. Add tortilla strips for a crunchy finishing touch.