Need inspiration for easy and delicious dinner recipes? These dishes take less than 30 minutes to make, so you can have dinner on the table in no time. It’s also rich in fiber, with at least 6 grams per serving, which helps you feel full and satisfied. Another bonus? Each dish is low in saturated fat and sodium, meeting heart-healthy standards for a delicious meal that supports heart health. Try easy dinners that everyone will love, like flavorful skillet salmon with orzo and green pea pesto or spaghetti with creamy lemon and spinach sauce.
Bhelpuri style salad
Ali Redmond
This flavorful salad is inspired by bhel puri, a type of chaat (savory snack) eaten throughout India, and features puffed quinoa and lentils for a boost of protein and fiber .
Skillet salmon with orzo and green pea pesto
Photographer: Rachel Malek, Food Stylist: Holly Driesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This fun one-pan dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green pea pesto and orzo pasta. Green pea pesto is a unique twist on traditional pesto, bringing a touch of sweetness, richness, and a vibrant green color to your plate. If you prefer a more traditional pesto flavor, use chopped fresh basil in place of the dill, or use store-bought basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto instead.
Spaghetti with creamy lemon spinach sauce
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Increase your vegetable intake with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe. Loosely inspired by the flavors of classic pesto, this vibrant pasta is loaded with spinach and basil and served with nutty walnuts and savory Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a little good quality olive oil and serve with a green salad.
eat rainbow vegetable soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
This vibrant and healthy soup recipe will support your health. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, including tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may reduce inflammation. The soup base is prepared in advance and stored in a separate container. Just add the soup and heat in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.
veggie fajitas
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Driesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These veggie fajitas are loaded with bell peppers and red onions. Creamy avocado and warm tortillas complete the meal. Vegetables alone make great meal prep recipes to have on hand. Serve over rice or warm over tortilla chips topped with melted cheese. To slightly brown the tortillas, place them over medium-high heat and cook until partially blackened, turning once. Place on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Chole (chickpea curry)
Andrew Scrivani
This healthy Indian recipe is a flavorful chickpea curry that takes just 20 minutes to make. Also known as chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.
Caramelized broccolini and white beans
After getting a smoky char from the cast iron skillet, broccolini is combined with white beans and aromatics in this flavorful side dish. A bright parsley and hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright, nutty flavor.
Stir-fried teriyaki chicken
Photographer: Bree Goldman, Food Stylist: Adeline Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Look for pre-sliced pepper and onion mixes in the produce section of your supermarket. Save prep time with this easy 5-ingredient dinner. This easy dinner calls for warm brown rice. Perfect if you have leftovers. If not, look for microwaveable brown rice or frozen brown rice to minimize prep.
Orange and mint freekeh salad with lima beans
This salad is packed with colorful ingredients such as fresh mint, snap peas, radishes, and orange. To slice snap peas neatly, cut them into long strips.
Chickpea pasta with mushrooms and kale
Adding plenty of vegetables like kale and mushrooms to your pasta will make it not only delicious but also satisfying.
3 Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken
To make this hearty grain bowl, purchase a salad kit at your grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that’s ready in minutes.
Bowl of spicy shrimp, vegetables and couscous
The chewy and large pieces of pearl couscous are popular as the base of this spicy and delicious shrimp bowl.
Eggplant stuffed with couscous and almonds
A satisfying meal filled with smoky almonds, meaty eggplant, and herbed whole-grain couscous. Harissa adds a little kick to the creamy sauce.
Chicken spinach soup with fresh pesto
This aromatic soup takes advantage of ready-to-cook ingredients like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bagged baby spinach, and canned beans. Featuring a simple homemade basil pesto, stirred in at the end for a fresh herbal flavor. If you don’t have much time, you can substitute 3 to 4 tablespoons of store-bought basil pesto.
Root and vegetable salad with red pepper jelly vinaigrette
Red pepper jelly is a key ingredient in this tangy-sweet salad dressing. If you want it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
BBQ chicken bowl
These BBQ chicken bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s ready in just 25 minutes and packed with your favorite classic barbecue flavors, including saucy beans, coleslaw, and potatoes.
Fish tacos with preserved grapefruit salsa
Combine tart-preserved grapefruit and fresh grapefruit pulp with avocado to create a complex salsa that pairs well with fish.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa
Fish plus 2 sides? Although it looks fancy, this healthy dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.
Easy grilled shrimp with coriander salsa verde
Fresh cilantro, parsley, and lime juice create a tangy green salsa that adds lively flavor to this easy grilled shrimp recipe.
