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15+ Heart-Healthy, High-Protein 30-Minute Dinner Recipes

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Make a hearty, heart-healthy dinner recipe in just 30 minutes or less. Low in saturated fat and containing no more than 600 mg of sodium per serving, these dishes are a delicious way to support heart health. American Heart Association Guidelines. Plus, each serving has at least 15 grams of protein to help you feel full and satisfied at the end of the day. Enjoy flavorful, nutritious meals like our sweet potato-stuffed chicken curry and salmon power bowls anytime of the day.


Chicken curry stuffed with sweet potato


Use convenient ingredients like pre-cooked chicken (leftover or purchased) and store-bought curry sauce to make these easy baked potatoes. This recipe uses cauliflower, but feel free to add whatever vegetables you have on hand for a quick and easy dinner. You can also replace sweet potatoes with russets.



Sheet Punch Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers


Busy weeknights call for something simple like this salmon sheetpan dinner. As the name suggests, it can be cooked in one frying pan. Potatoes start first, followed by peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets. Easy to clean up and a complete meal!



Chickpea pasta with mushrooms and kale


Greg Dupree

Loading your pasta with veggies like kale and mushrooms is not only delicious, it’s also more satisfying.



30-Minute Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn & Pepper Salsa


Sarah Haas

A honey and chipotle glaze gives this roasted salmon a sweet and spicy accent. If you have time, consider grilling or searing the corn for a few minutes to add flavor. Not enough time? You can use thawed frozen corn instead of fresh corn.



Pasta, tuna and roasted pepper salad


The secret to this delicious pasta salad is a creamy, low-fat dressing made with bottled roasted red peppers. If you have pre-cooked chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the tuna.



salmon power bowl


crystal fuse

Energize your day with this Salmon Power Bowl! Here you’ll get protein and healthy amounts of omega-3s from salmon, antioxidants from shredded cabbage, and plenty of fiber from farro. Cumin and coriander give the salmon some flavor, while a fresh herb dressing envelops the vegetables.



Lemon Garlic Steak & Green Beans


Jason Donnelly

For a tender, flavorful steak that’s not too greasy, opt for strips (also known as New York strips or shell steaks). It has less than half the saturated fat of a ribeye, but is more tender than a lean sirloin. Here you cook the green beans in the same skillet that you use to cook the spiced steak. A delicious drip adds richness to the beans. Plus, he has one less pot to wash.



lemon garlic pasta with salmon


Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into a perfect quick dinner for a weeknight. Don’t forget to reserve pasta water. The starch in the pasta water thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce, making it a smoother pasta sauce.



Italian penne with tuna


Need an easy pasta dish that’s flavorful and colorful? This Penne Pasta Dinner for Two combines scallions, spinach, tuna and sun-dried tomatoes and is ready in just 20 minutes.



Salmon in gochujang sauce with spinach and garlic


Jacob Fox

Gochujang, a Korean chili paste, and honey add a touch of sweetness and plenty of spice to this salmon.



Farfalle with tuna, lemon and fennel


This warm flaky tuna and lemon pasta recipe is ready in 30 minutes.



Grilled salmon and vegetables with charred lemon garlic vinaigrette


Jacob Fox

The recipe combines grilled salmon with grilled vegetables and charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette for a smoky grilled flavor that captures the flavors of summer. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair well with salmon.



classic Nicoise salad


Originating in the South of France, this colorful assorted salad makes a balanced and satisfying hot season meal. Pour the dressing while the potatoes are still hot to help the flavors soak in.



salmon balsamic sauce


Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Leibikis

A simple sweet and sour balsamic sauce with maple syrup and Dijon brings flaky salmon fillets to life. Parsley and coriander provide a fresh contrast and complete this healthy, zesty dish.



3 Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken


carolyn hodges

To make this hearty grain bowl, buy a salad kit from the grocery store. Then top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that’s ready in minutes.



Fried rice with low-carb cauliflower shrimp


Jacob Fox

This fried rice variation uses cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice for lower calories and carbs. Adjust the amount of chilli garlic sauce to your liking.



3-ingredient chicken tabbouleh bowl


Photo credit: Carolyn A. Hodges, RD

This near-instant cereal bowl makes the most of your grocery store’s ready-to-eat section. Mix and match ready-made salads and proteins for a quick and healthy dinner.



Bowl of spicy shrimp, vegetables and couscous


Jacob Fox

We like the chewy and large size pearl couscous (sometimes called Israeli couscous) used in the base of these bowls.


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