50+ Healthy Dinner Recipes (2024)

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50+ Healthy Dinner Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!! Perfect for Staying on Track with Eating Better!

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I have an amazing Round-Up of 50 Healthy Meals that you can whip up in 30 minutes flat.

I am sure that after all the holiday indulging we did in December that everyone is now looking for some light and healthy fare. The great thing is that these recipes will also be nice and quick to prepare. And with our busy schedules, who doesn’t like to get food on the table quickly?

These dishes may skimp on calories but they definitely don’t skimp on flavor! I was literally drooling as I was putting this round-up together. So if you will excuse me, I am off to my kitchen to cook up a dish or two! 😉

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Light Italian Shrimp and Rice Skillet – Julie’s Eats and Treats

Chicken Avocado Burger with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce – Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Roasted Broccoli Alfredo ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Buffalo Chicken Ranch Burger ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Cauliflower Rice Fish Taco Bowls ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Chicken Ranch Burger ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

Light and Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe – Julie’s Eats and Treats

Parmesan Tilapia ~ Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Baked Salmon Shrimp and Asparagus ~ Valentina’s Corner

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Thai Chicken Stir Fry ~ Recipe Runner

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Sheet Pan Roasted Shrimp & Veggies ~ Life is But a Dish

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa – The Creative Bite

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One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles ~ The Recipe Rebel

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One Pot Tortellini Minestrone Soup~ Spoonful of Flavor

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One- Pot Parmesan Risotto with Sausage and Kale – Whole and Heavenly Oven

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Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole – The Creative Bite

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Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Peas and Crayons

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Healthier One Pot Skillet Lasagna ~ The Recipe Rebel

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Skillet Chicken Fajitas ~ Recipe Runner

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One Skillet Tuscan Chicken – Delicious Meets Healthy

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Pressure Cooker Light & Spicy Taco Shells ~ The Creative Bite

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Quick and Easy Ratatouille – A Virtual Vegan

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One Skillet Chicken Cacciatore– Delicious Meets Healthy

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Coconut Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles – Food Faith Fitness

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Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes – Culinary Hill

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Pulled Tandoori Chicken – The Big Man’s World

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Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon – Peas and Crayons

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Cajun Blackened Chicken – Flavor Mosaic

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Brussels Sprout and Cashew Fried Rice – A Virtual Vegan

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Chicken Milanese – The Suburban Soapbox

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30 Minute Light Chicken Enchiladas – The Creative Bite

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Garlic Roasted Salmon and Brussels Sprouts – Diethood

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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole – Embellishments

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Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls – The Chunky Chef

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Spicy Pesto Shrimp Primavera – Flavor Mosaic

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Salmon Bowl with Kale and Lentils – The View From Great Island

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Quick and Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa – Life is But a Dish

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Quick and Easy Chicken Taco Soup – Dinner at the Zoo

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Easy Vegetable Stir Fry – Two Peas and Their Pod

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Pesto Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp – Diethood

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs – Kristine’s Kitchen

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One Pot Caprese Chicken and Rice– The Recipe Rebel

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Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Squash Boats – Everyday Maven

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Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts – Cravings of a Lunatic

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Easy Baked Parmesan Tilapia – Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Fajita Stuffed Peppers – Lemon Tree Dwelling

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Easy Tilapia with Cilantro and Lime – Food Faith Fitness

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Spicy Peanut Spaghetti Squash – Bless Her Heart Y’all

Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

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  1. kara says

    So glad to have of found this I like finding new recipes to learn but have been wantung to find healthier stuff so hopefully I can get these amazing dishes right for dinners to come.

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    • Julie Evink says

      Enjoy Kara!

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  2. Smart Bowl System says

    Prepare healthy recipes for your dinner quickly by following the ideas from experts. All of them contain essential nutrients enabling you to lead an active lifestyle.

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  3. Hilary says

    Thank you so much for including my Quinoa bake in this really great roundup!!! xoxo

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  4. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says

    Now this is a great list of food! So many different ones to choose from! Thanks for including my pasta dish!

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  5. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

    So many gorgeous and healthy meals in one place, love it! Thank you so so much for including me!

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FAQs

What are the most healthiest dinners? ›

10 Simple Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eating in Real Life
  1. Stuffed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are loaded with beneficial nutrients like beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber ( 1 ). ...
  2. Grain bowls. ...
  3. Veggie loaded frittatas. ...
  4. Dinner salad. ...
  5. Loaded brown rice pasta. ...
  6. One-pot soups. ...
  7. Curry. ...
  8. Burgers.
Jun 30, 2021

What is the best dinner for senior? ›

Allman also has a few go-to meals that typically meet nutritional needs for seniors:
  • Citrus salmon with baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli.
  • Hummus veggie wrap.
  • Chicken and veggies with whole grain pasta and pesto. ...
  • Roasted Veggie Couscous.
  • Curry Egg Salad lettuce wraps.
May 25, 2022

What is the healthiest food to eat everyday? ›

Top 10 Foods for Health
  1. Water. Drink 8 to 12 cups of water daily.
  2. Dark green vegetables. Eat dark green vegetables at least three to four times a week. ...
  3. Whole grains. Eat whole grains sat least two or three times daily. ...
  4. Beans and lentils. Try to eat a bean-based meal at least once a week. ...
  5. Fish. ...
  6. Berries. ...
  7. Winter squash. ...
  8. Soy.

What are 5 foods that seniors should eat? ›

What to eat
  • fruit and vegetables.
  • potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods.
  • dairy and alternatives.
  • beans, pulses, fish, eggs and other proteins.
  • oils and spreads.

What is a simple protein meal for the elderly? ›

A grilled chicken breast is quick, simple and tasty to add to a plate of vegetables or high protein grains. Add some cheese. Cheese adds flavour and is a nice start or finish to a meal. Try a cup of cottage cheese, a few slices of hard cheese or sprinkling cheese onto your soup as a finishing touch!

What are healthy meals for seniors? ›

Older adults' unique nutrition needs

Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle, try adding seafood, dairy, or fortified soy products along with beans, peas, and lentils to your meals.

What is the number 1 unhealthiest food in the world? ›

Worst Foods to Eat for Your Health
  • Foods with added sugar. Examples: Cookies, cake, ice cream, candy, sugary breakfast cereals, flavored yogurt. ...
  • Foods with added salt. Examples: Chips, pretzels, breads, crackers, canned soup, processed snack foods. ...
  • Refined carbohydrates. ...
  • Processed meats.
Nov 18, 2021

What should I eat in my 50s? ›

8 Superfoods to Eat After 50
  • Berries. Berries provide “one-stop nutrition” for the over-50 crowd because they're high in fiber, vitamin C and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant flavonoids. ...
  • Dark-green leafy vegetables. ...
  • Seafood. ...
  • Nuts and seeds. ...
  • Cottage cheese. ...
  • Beans and legumes. ...
  • Water. ...
  • Avocados.
Aug 4, 2022

What can I eat quick and healthy? ›

25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
  • Pea and broad bean couscous. ...
  • Beetroot and lentil salad. ...
  • Fast home-made baked beans. ...
  • Porridge. ...
  • Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket. ...
  • Home-made hummus. ...
  • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach. ...
  • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.

What is a balanced healthy dinner? ›

It is generally agreed that a balanced plate consists of one quarter proteins, one quarter carbohydrates and one half vegetables. ©Shutterstock/ifong. A very common piece of nutrition advice around the world is to 'eat a balanced diet.

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