Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be a chore. With the right recipes, you can enjoy delicious, restaurant-quality meals that are perfectly portioned to meet your dietary needs. Whether your goal is weight loss, maintaining a healthy weight, or simply saving time on cooking, there are plenty of options to choose from.
High-Protein Bowls and Skillets
Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. These bowls feature a homemade peanut dressing, sliced chicken, sweet potato, spinach, and avocado, making them a perfect option for meal prep at the beginning of the week.
Salmon Quinoa Bowls are another excellent choice for a quick and easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes. Quinoa forms the base, topped with fresh arugula, cucumber slices, tender salmon, and a creamy dill and yogurt dressing.
Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowls provide a fresh and light alternative, perfect for a summer meal.
Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious option. Miso, a Japanese cooking staple, adds toasty, savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair perfectly with salmon.
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White Bean & Smoked Sausage Skillet is guaranteed to satisfy with its creamy sauce, shallots, garlic, kale, and cannellini beans, topped with crispy homemade mini croutons.
Beef & Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers offer a flavorful twist on the classic bell pepper version. Poblano peppers hold up well to the rich flavors of fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle chiles, cumin, and oregano.
One-Pan Wonders
One-pan cooking is not only easy and convenient but also simplifies cleanup. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious and healthy meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti is a protein-packed upgrade to the classic recipe. Cottage cheese replaces ricotta, offering a tangier flavor and more protein.
High-Protein Marry Me Chicken is a one-pan wonder with a luscious creamy sauce and tender chicken. Its magical sauce allows for easy protein-boosting adjustments.
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Sweet & Sour Tofu is a vegetarian delight that even tofu haters will enjoy. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs perfectly with tofu.
Lemon-Brown Butter Salmon is a simple yet elegant dish that's ready in minutes.
One Skillet Crispy Chicken Thighs & Creamy Lemon Garlic Orzo is a flavorful and easy meal, loved for its simplicity and taste.
One Pan Lasagna Skillet combines all the classic lasagna flavors into a simple, 30-minute meal.
One Pan Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is delicious, protein-packed, and makes great leftovers.
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One Pan Italian Orzo Skillet is a protein-heavy, 30-minute dinner that tastes even better the next day.
Cheesesteak Skillet can be enjoyed as a low-carb meal or in a hoagie roll for a cheesesteak sandwich.
Cauliflower Gnocchi Skillet is quick to make, delicious, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
One Pot Creamy Turkey Rigatoni is a comforting and easy-to-make dish with ingredients you likely already have at home.
One Pan Sausage & Veggie Orzo is a savory and quick meal packed with veggies.
Turkey Fall Skillet combines cozy fall flavors for a nourishing and satisfying meal.
One Pan Rosemary Chicken Meatballs With Creamy Tomato Orzo is creamy, cozy, and full of flavor.
One Pot Hamburger Helper Orzo is a grown-up version of the classic boxed meal.
Beef Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Summer Sausage Skillet with Creamy Pesto Sauce features savory sausage and summer veggies, topped with a creamy pesto sauce.
Sheet Pan Dinners
Sheet pan dinners are another great way to simplify cooking and cleanup. Simply toss your ingredients on a sheet pan, bake, and enjoy!
Green Goddess Sheet Pan Salmon & Potatoes is a perfect weeknight meal.
Sheet Pan Panko Salmon & Crispy Broccoli is a quick and easy way to prepare salmon in just 20 minutes.
Fall Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner With Maple Mustard Sauce is the ultimate comfort meal with a delicious sauce.
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken is packed with flavor and protein and takes only 30 minutes to prepare.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are easy to make and delicious, served over brown rice or in a tortilla.
Garlic Dill Sheet Pan Salmon is a healthy and flavorful dinner option.
Sheet Pan Maple Pecan Salmon is a lighter option with cozy fall flavors.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bell Peppers & Sausage Meatballs features colorful veggies, tender gnocchi, and protein-packed chicken sausage meatballs.
Stir-Fries and Bowls
Chicken Stir Fry is a go-to weeknight dinner when you don't have much time to spend in the kitchen.
Sesame Tofu & Broccoli is a vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, with oven-baked tofu tossed in a savory-sweet sauce.
Egg Roll Bowls are perfect when you're craving egg rolls but want a more filling and healthy option.
One Pot Egg Roll Bowls offer a deconstructed version of egg rolls in a bowl, made on the stovetop.
Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls are inspired by the popular sandwich, with spiced meat, fresh veggies, and tzatziki.
Soups and Chilis
White Chicken Chili is a hearty and healthy option, packed with white beans, green chilis, and jalapeño.
Other Delicious and Nutritious Recipes
Pizza Frittata is a great way to enjoy pizza flavors for breakfast in a substantial meal.
Quick Shrimp Fra Diavolo is spicy, garlicky, and saucy, with the addition of spinach for extra veggies.
Spiced-Up Zoodles offer a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta.
Summer Produce Salad packs in a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, perfect for a warm summer day.
Spicy Butternut Squash Tacos are a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner option.
Mushroom Burgers incorporate mushrooms right into the patties for a flavorful and juicy burger.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mango Relish features a refreshing mango relish that complements the savory pork.
Skillet Chicken Dish is a family favorite and a simple yet satisfying meal.
Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts are an impressive-looking dish that's easy to make.
Simple Chicken Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make soup that can be served with cornbread or corn chips.
Chicken with Rosemary, Mushrooms and Artichokes combines savory flavors in a hearty and low-fat entree.