Eating Healthy Shouldn't Suck—These Are The Better-For-You Dinners You’ll Actually Look Forward To Eating
If you're anything like us, you've got your quick, healthy breakfasts, packed lunches, and snacks for work more than down, and they're already keeping you full and motivated all day long. But then dinner comes along, and it’s a whole other story. We know it’s way easier to control your health when you do your own cooking, but lots of nights, it’s just too easy to turn to frozen meals or takeout. Instead, take inspiration from these 87 healthy dinner recipes to keep your momentum going every night of the week—we believe in you!
We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like low carb, vegan, pescatarian, or gluten-free. We’ve also included meals for home cooks of all skill levels, so we’ve got you whether you’re a master chef or a novice, whether your kitchen is full of gadgets or you’re working with one bowl and one knife (we’ve ALL been there).
When it comes to eating “healthier,” we’re ALL about the swaps. Want to make your dinner low-carb? Lean on superheroes cauliflower, zucchini, cabbage, and lettuce wraps to keep you satisfied, without the bread or noodles. Check out our cheeseburger cabbage wraps, our zucchini lasagna roll-ups, or our Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps for ideas to see how easy (and yummy!) it is to ditch most of the carbs.
Looking for plant-based or vegetarian options? Swap out sausage for tempeh, like in our tempeh & broccoli rabe orecchiette; veggies for meat, like in our carrot hot dogs or our cabbage Parmesan; beans for ground beef or pasta, like in our Indian butter chickpeas or our butter beans alla vodka; or tofu for protein, like in our sesame tofu & broccoli or our sweet & sour tofu. Once you get on board with the alt protein options out there, we bet you won’t even miss the meat. Speaking of, are you trying to avoid the red stuff? You can easily swap leaner ground meat in for beef, like in our turkey burgers, our turkey zucchini enchilada casserole, or our low-carb turkey gyro bowls.
Speaking of bowls, they're some of our absolute favorite ways to keep our meals feeling light. We've included a number of our favorites here, like our halal-cart style cauliflower bowls, our peanut chicken power bowls, and our goddess bowls, but feel free to take inspiration from them and mix and match proteins, grains, toppings, and more until you find your perfect fit.
Want some healthy inspiration for after the meal? Check out our top healthy cookies, our favorite fruit desserts, and our top vegan desserts too.
High-Protein Marry Me Chicken
If the way to a person’s heart is really through their stomach, then our marry me Chicken is a must-cook for pretty much everyone. But what if you want just a little added protein in your romantic meal? Bone broth and cottage cheese to the rescue.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
Fried rice is a classic and comforting recipe that everyone loves…except maybe those who are trying to eat less rice. Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side dish so you can eat more orange chicken (relatable!), this cauliflower fried rice is for you.
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Chili Crisp Fried Tofu
Chili crisp is the MVP in the flavor bomb pantry, and it’s back to prove it again with this chili crisp fried tofu. Featuring a vibrant spicy-sweet sauce made with just four pantry ingredients, this crispy fried tofu is waiting to make your weeknight dinner a little more exciting.
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
We’ll say it: Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are, then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple. An extra bonus? This recipe is keto and gluten-free!
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Mediterranean White Beans & Greens
A one-skillet recipe like this, made of hearty escarole stewed in a rich tomato sauce with lots of cannellini beans, is exactly what you’re surfing the web for. Eat these solo with grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top, mixed into pasta, or sopped up with a hunk of crusty bread.
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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
We love carbonara in just about any form, but this spaghetti squash carbonara is something special. Roasted spaghetti squash is tossed in a creamy rich sauce with crispy pancetta bits for a new spin on the classic Italian staple. Yes, it’s low-carb and gluten-free—and it’s also just plain delicious.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Dreaming of a big bowl of your favorite creamy pasta with less fat and more protein but with all of the flavor and texture you’re looking for in a good Alfredo? We've got you! Add meat, à la classic chicken Alfredo, or keep it simple—it's guaranteed to impress no matter what.
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Sweet & Sour Tofu
Sweet & sour sauce is a staple across Chinese-American restaurant menus—and for good reason. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs well with virtually every protein, and especially tofu—because it’s mild in flavor, the sweet and sour sauce truly shines (even the tofu haters in your household will ask for seconds).
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Creamy Tuscan Vegan Pasta
Far too often, we've tried vegan sauces that just don’t quite get the creaminess down right, so we decided to solve this problem outright with this instant classic: creamy Tuscan vegan pasta. This recipe takes a note from our classic creamy Tuscan chicken, but made vegan-friendly while still maintaining the creaminess you know and love.
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower has invaded kitchens everywhere, and has gone way beyond just roasted. Our favorite use of cauliflower as a culinary master of disguise? As pizza crust! It might sound nuts, but it can be a delicious and healthy alternative to the classic.
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Sheet-Pan Miso Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
This one-pan dinner is the only thing standing between you and ordering takeout (again). Bone-in chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and shallots get smothered with miso-chili sauce and baked until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized and the chicken is juicy and golden brown.
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Butter Beans Alla Vodka
Penne might be the classic accompaniment for vodka sauce, but in my bean-obsessed kitchen, butter beans are the carb of choice. Soft and creamy, these underrated canned staples are ready to step into the spotlight—tossed in a skillet of rich tomato sauce spiked with vodka and showered with extra Parm.
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Marry Me Tofu
Because tofu is so versatile, why not give this plant-based protein a romantic spin, à la our marry me chicken? Pairing our signature creamy, garlicky sauce with crispy tofu was every bit as good as we knew it would be.
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Chicken & Broccoli
This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of ginger and garlic for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out. This dish comes together in 20 minutes with minimal prep work too. Win win!
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Vegan White Bean Chili
Whether you’re full-time vegan or just love a plant-based moment, vegan chili is where it’s at. This flavor-packed vegan take on our white chicken chili has so much goodness going on and all of the fresh, crunchy toppings too.
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Indian Butter Chickpeas
Looking for your new favorite way to dress up canned chickpeas? You’re in the right place. Simmered in an aromatic tomato gravy, this vegetarian spin on classic butter chicken will forever change the way you look at a can of beans.
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Vegetable Curry
When you want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, you can’t go wrong with some form of curry. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. We promise you won’t even miss the meat.
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Chickpea Broccoli Alfredo Skillet
Budget-friendly one-pan dinners are always in season, especially when they use ingredients you probably already have around the kitchen. Butter-toasted chickpeas and seared broccoli are tossed in a rich Alfredo-style sauce made from heavy cream, shallots, garlic, and Parmesan to create this 35-minute skillet dinner.
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Taco Skillet
Want taco night without the multiple pans and (semi-?) controlled chaos of a build-your-own dinner? Make this taco skillet. Saucy, spiced sweet potatoes and black beans are tossed with crushed potato chips and topped with melty cheese for a simple one-pan meal that will be your new weeknight go-to.
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Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls
With tender spiced meat, crunchy fresh veggies, tzatziki, and chewy pita, it's not hard to see why Greek gyros are so globally beloved. Inspired by these popular grab-and-go sandwiches, we created this healthy but hearty bowl that's perfect for meal-prepping.
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BBQ Pulled Mushrooms
Chewy, sticky, and satisfyingly meaty without any of the meat, this recipe is so hearty we believe it could convince even the biggest of mushroom haters that these veggie heroes aren't so bad after all. Plus, they're fab for vegan BBQ guests, and they come together in less than an hour!
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Burger Bowls
Craving a juicy cheeseburger but not the mandatory nap that comes with it? This cheesy, saucy, veggie-packed burger bowl is your solution. These bowls are just as versatile as an actual burger, so have fun with your preferred toppings too.
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Sheet-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Veggies
This recipe combines well-seasoned shrimp with red bell peppers, broccoli, and onions for a quick and easy dinner ready in a little more than 30 minutes. Not only is it so simple to throw together, it's extremely versatile: swap out the veggies for your favorites, add even more, or switch up the seasonings.
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Taco Salad
When it comes to healthy salads, none are more hearty than a taco salad. Load it up with veggies, cheese, and ground beef for the perfect satisfying meal. We love this classic version, but if you want to get fancy, feel free to swap in and out your fave toppings.
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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
We love stuffing spaghetti squash with countless fillings, but when we're craving pasta, this is our go-to recipe. In it, spaghetti squash is stuffed with chicken breasts and creamy homemade Alfredo before being topped with shredded mozzarella, and baked until bubbly, melty, and golden.
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BBQ Protein Bowls
With BBQ chicken, corn, an easy slaw, rice, and pickles, these grain bowls are the protein-packed dinnertime pick-me-up you need. Once you prep the rice ahead of time, these bowls will only take 15 minutes to cook and assemble, meaning they're also meal prep gold.
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Miso Salmon & Farro Bowls
Meal prep your way to grain bowl greatness with this recipe featuring some new faves, miso and farro. Miso has toasty, savory, and slightly sweet notes that pair well with hearty fish like salmon, while the dense, chewy grains have a more interesting texture than average rice or quinoa.
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
Switch up your classic lasagna recipe for a lighter, summer-worthy dinner that doesn't sacrifice on any of the flavor or richness. Instead of lasagna noodles, we use zucchini wrapped around creamy ricotta, and then baked in marinara sauce. This is one summer dinner you're going to want to add to your rotation.
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Lentil Dal
The term dal refers to both this soup-like Indian dish and is the word for split lentils. The red lentils used here are simmered down in a tomato broth with lots of warm, bold spices. It's a surprisingly filling dish that is great for cold winter night and when you don't have a lot of time to cook.
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Sesame Tofu & Broccoli
In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. Mmm.
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Summer Roll Bowls
Love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner. Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing for a refreshing dinner twist.
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Halal Cart-Style Cauliflower Bowl
Turns out, incredible halal chicken-inspired flavors seamlessly translate to a plant-based version using cauliflower as the star ingredient. Spiced cauliflower joins forces with a bright and fresh tomato salad, crunchy toppings, and a homemade vegan halal cart-style white sauce.
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Vegan Pizza
Make your own pizza dough to really impress your plant-based friends. Don't skimp on the vegan ranch dressing—it's the best part!
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Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Meal prepping doesn’t need to be complicated, and these chicken shawarma bowls prove that. The longest step in the recipe is to let the chicken marinate, which allows you time to cut all your veggies. Win!
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Cheeseburger Cabbage Wraps
Say goodbye, lettuce wraps—cabbage is our new low-carb go-to. We love how sturdy cabbage is as a bun replacement—it wraps around our burger no problem, and holds our burgers together with no fear of tearing or spillage. We went with classic burger toppings, but feel free to make these your own.
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One-Skillet Creamy Thai Basil Chicken
This totally delicious mashup of coconut rice and Thai basil chicken gets dinner done in one skillet and brings all the flavors of Thai cuisine you crave into your home with ingredients you can find in most grocery stores.
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Cauliflower Tacos
Looking to spice up taco night? Call in the roasted cauliflower. Loaded with crisp cabbage slaw and drizzled with a tangy lime crema, these richly spiced meatless tacos promise to shake up your weeknight dinner routine for good this year.
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Spicy Turkey Sausage & Kale Chili
While we love classic turkey chili, when we're looking to spice things up, we turn to this recipe. Spicy ground turkey, red bell peppers, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and kale all combine for a cozy soup that will warm you up all winter long.
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Black Bean Tostadas
With only 5 ingredients these black bean tostadas are the easiest and fastest healthy meal to throw together. You can always add on additional toppings like corn salsa, avocado ranch, or endless crunchy veggies like radishes or pickled red onions, but here we keep things simple.
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Sushi Bowls
Not ready to make your own California roll or shrimp tempura roll at home quite yet but craving all of the classic sushi flavors? Make a sushi bowl! You can practice making restaurant-worthy sushi rice, source best-quality fish, and discover what ingredients, flavors, and textures you like, without any rolling.
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Tofu Stir-Fry
For best results, use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily, and simmer the tofu in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble when jostled in the pan.
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One-Pot Farro With Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes
This one-pot dish is a flavor bomb that is packed with veggies. Chicken sausage, fennel, onions, and hearty farro are seasoned with pickled, mildly spicy pepperoncini and garlic to create a savory, stew-like rice dish. Topped with cherry tomatoes and lots of Parm, there's no better meal to welcome spring.
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Coconut Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry
If you're craving a comforting dinner that's also vegan, look no further. This curry is bursting with flavors inspired by chana masala, bolstered by hearty sweet potatoes—it's so delicious, no one will miss the meat.
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Cabbage Parmesan
Craving chicken Parm but trying to eat less meat? This cabbage recipe is about to blow your mind. It's even Italian mother-approved!
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Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Bowls
Our take on the super-simple Thai dish pad krapow is the perfect protein-packed meal prep that’ll keep you excited to eat all week. Accompany it with a runny fried egg for even more protein!
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Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps
Whether you're going low-carb, looking for an easy game day appetizer, or need a meal-prep dream, these Philly cheesesteak wraps are here to save the day. Packed with all your favorite components from the classic sandwich, you won't even miss the hoagie in these low-carb wraps.
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Peanut Chicken Power Bowls
The beauty about this bowl is that it's infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie, use any number of toppings, and it'll taste amazing in this recipe. The only thing we might insist you must keep on the bowl is the incredible peanut butter dressing.
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Greek Salmon
We love our classic baked salmon recipe, but sometimes we want to jazz things up. To do so, we created a Greek-salad inspired topping of marinated feta, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and dill. Put it all together, and the result is an under-an-hour dinner that’s special-occasion worthy.
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Cajun Shrimp With Bell Peppers & Corn
If you’re looking to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, this will be your new weeknight go-to. The star of this shrimp recipe relies on Cajun seasoning, which adds a bold, smoky flavor to the entire dish.
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Cabbage Roll Skillet
Cabbage rolls just became a viable weeknight dinner with this quicker to make skillet dinner, which skips the cabbage rolling and gets dinner directly on the table. It’s less work yet the payoff of a comforting home-cooked meal all the same.
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Coconut Braised Cabbage
We think cabbage is one of the great unsung heroes of the vegetable world. Here we sear big wedges of cabbage, then simmer them along with chickpeas, in a savory and slightly spicy coconut broth. You’ll be amazed how this humble vegetable is transformed into something to brag about.
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Walnut Broccoli Stir-Fry
We all know classic beef & broccoli stir-fry, but for the days where you’re just looking for a little less meat, it’s time to turn to the almighty walnut. Lightly caramelize it first with sugar and sesame just until it’s ever so slightly candied, and you’ve got yourself a worthy contender of a meat alternative.
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Turkey Burgers
While they can have a reputation for being dry and bland, made right, turkey burgers are anything but. We love our recipe for one simple reason: We let it be. Instead of trying to make it into something it’s not, we embraced the flavors of the turkey instead of trying to cover 'em up.
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Goddess Bowls
A good sauce changes everything, and this green goddess dressing is one of our favorites yet. The veggies here are interchangeable, but in the spirit of goddess dressing, we think green is the way to go. Roasted asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are all good choices.
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Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
Attention, Sweetgreen lovers! Your regular weekday dinner is about to get an instant upgrade. Loaded with roast chicken, sweet potato, and that signature balsamic vinaigrette, our copycat version of Sweetgreen’s beloved harvest bowl will make your favorite takeout option an everyday reality.
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Turkey Zucchini Enchilada Casserole
There are few things zucchini can't do, it seems. From grilled zucchini to zucchini soup and zucchini lattice lasagna, you can use it in so many different ways. Here, the summer squash is standing in for corn tortillas in this casserole recipe that takes the summer squash fully into the colder months.
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Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
It’s time to bring the brunch vibes to dinnertime with everything bagel seasoning crusted salmon and a refreshing salad that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite bagel & lox. And if you’ve never turned cream cheese into a salad dressing, now is the time to start.
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Hummus Bowl With Spiced Lamb
For this recipe, creamy hummus is topped with spiced ground lamb, onions, and fresh herbs. It's served with whole wheat pita to scoop up the hummus and toppings (though feel free to skip if you're avoiding bread), and pickled veggies to cut through the richness and add a bright pop of flavor.
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Egg Roll Bowls
If you're a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream healthy dinner. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour.
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Creamy Tomato Vegan Pasta
Vegan or not, this indulgent pasta is sure to have everyone going back to the pot for another serving. In this recipe, a homemade vegan cream made from quick-soaked cashews rounds out our robust sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. The result is a complex, rich sauce that rivals even our favorite dairy-filled varieties.
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Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles
These garlic butter chicken meatballs are low-carb, gluten-free, and all around better for you without skipping out on any of the tastiness. Now this is a dinner everyone in your family can feel good about.
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Reuben Bowls
Corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, all precariously stuffed between two pieces of rye bread—that’s a LOT going on for one sandwich. Skip all that by making these convenient Reuben bowls instead.
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Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Putting cheese directly in your skillet might sound wrong, but it works! Once off-heat, the cheese starts to harden and crisps up, giving the texture of a crunchy taco shell, but extra cheesy. You’ll be making tacos every night of the week after these.
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Cabbage Wrapped Brats
Though we’re all for a good sandwich or flatbread, oftentimes it’s actually just the tasty fillings we’re after, like in these beer brats. We love cooking our onions in the same pan as our brats for two reasons—one, less dirty dishes, and two, it creates the most melt-in-your-mouth-delicious caramelized onions EVER.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps
"Cilantro-lime" is a flavor profile we can never get enough of. Pretty much anything goes well with a kick from cumin, a little tang from lime juice, and fresh herby zing from cilantro, including these simple, low-carb lettuce wraps featuring quick-cooking shrimp.
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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
While we’re all about switching things up, when we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to the Chipotle chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood.
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Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles
Looking to convert a spiralized veggie skeptic? Make them these cacio e pepe sweet potato noodles. Tossed in buttery black pepper sauce and showered with Parmesan and Pecorino, these are so delicious that no one will even think about asking for “regular” pasta.
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Chicken Tostadas
To make this chicken tostada recipe go more quickly, you'll use shredded rotisserie chicken and canned beans. For extra sturdiness, spread a thin layer of refried beans on one tostada, then top with a second. Top with more refried beans, the chicken, and the rest of the toppings.
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Cabbage Schnitzel
A breaded fried cutlet is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and these cabbage schnitzels are no exception. Coated in crispy golden brown bread crumbs and drizzled with a luscious mushroom gravy, this vegetarian spin on a meaty classic will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
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Rainbow Roll
This inside-out roll (or uramaki) has rice on the outside, while the sheet of nori on the inside holds the avocado, cucumber, and crab in place. Top your rolls with sushi-grade fish, or get creative and try thinly sliced avocado, roasted red peppers, or smoked salmon.
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
While Buffalo wings are a game day MUST, they don’t always fit into our day to day meal plans. Instead we’ve taken the buttery, spicy flavor combination and turned it into these lettuce wraps perfect for an anytime healthy, light dinner.
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One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa
Here’s a quick and easy dinner that’s high in protein and takes very little effort. We love the Tex-Mex spices here; the chili powder and cayenne add a nice kick that the avocado and sour cream perfectly offset (but feel free to go lighter on them if you're sensitive to heat!).
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Vegan Meatloaf
This hearty "meat" loaf is made mostly out of chickpeas and baby bella mushrooms. We're in love! Serve it with a side of vegan mashed potatoes and green beans for the most comforting, healthy meal.
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Falafel Chickpea Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
All the spicy, garlicky flavors of your favorite falafel sandwich get deconstructed and stuffed inside bell peppers. It's the vegetarian version of classic stuffed peppers that we're putting in regular rotation.
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Zucchini Lattice Lasagna
Yes, classic lasagna is delicious, but when we're craving something a tad less carb-heavy, we turn to this summery zucchini version. Pro tip: Zucchini releases a good amount of water, so we like to dab it with a paper towel when the lasagna is done cooking, then broil until the cheese is bubbly and crispy. 😍
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Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is till every bit as warm, comforting, and filling as a classic beef chili. Three types of beans do the heavy lifting in the chili and "beef" it up. It's filled with warm spices, and a jalapeño adds a little extra heat.
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Keto Beef Stew
Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a couple simple swaps. We make up for the lack of thickener by ensuring that we really reduce the stew to create something rich and stick-to-your-ribs good. It can make any winter night bearable and cozy without sacrificing your diet.
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Vegan Meatballs
Few foods satisfy like a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Even if you're avoiding meat, now you TOO can enjoy this comfort food! These chickpea-based meatballs pack tons of flavor, come together quickly, and provide a good amount of protein and fiber.
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Turkey Chili
Beef chili may come to mind when you think of the classic, cozy meal, but turkey chili deserves its chance to shine. This easy recipe is full of warm spices and double the amount of beans for a thick, meaty chili that’s every bit as filling as the classic.
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Carrot Hot Dogs
When hosting a veggie BBQ, it's easy to turn to plant-based hot dog options. That said, if you're looking for a homemade version, want a more veggie-forward option, or simply want to skip running to the store, turn to these carrot hot dogs instead.
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Spicy Salmon Bowls
Spicy salmon is the perfect topper for a brown rice bowl. The rest of the components here are optional (though we are pretty partial to those quick pickled cukes), so feel free to get creative!
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Tempeh & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette
Impress anyone with this pasta packed with protein and flavor thanks to tempeh and a simple lemon-garlic sauce. It's pretty much the plant-based version of our orecchiette pasta with sausage, so you know it's gonna be good.
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
We love a good twice-baked potato when we're craving something creamy, carb-y, and comforting. These twice-baked sweet potatoes exhibit all the same qualities, in addition to being a little healthier—the perfect vegetarian dinner!
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Keto Meatloaf
In addition to being a great keto-friendly dinner, this revamped meatloaf will be a huge hit with everyone, carb-eating or not. The bacon adds savory saltiness and crunch on top, the almond flour acts as a perfect nutty binder, and as for the soy sauce? It packs a punch of umami you never knew meatloaf could have.
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Baked Salmon
This healthy baked fish is the best way to feed a crowd. There's no skillet cooking at all—everything is oven-baked in foil, making prep and cleanup a breeze. We believe it might just be one of the best salmon recipes... ever.
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This recipe is based on gołąbki, a Polish dish in which parboiled cabbage leaves encase a minced meat filling of either pork or beef with onions and rice. What we love most is that the meat and the rice cook in the cabbage itself, meaning less work for you!
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Vegan Charred Lemon-Asparagus Risotto
Craving something super comforting? It’s not that different from regular risotto but is made extra-special (and vegan-friendly) with vegan butter and a to-die-for homemade “Parm” topping made of cashews.
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