After a long day, the last thing any of us wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen, but that certainly doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition in any of your meals. These six quick and healthy weeknight recipes are all designed to be on your table in 30 minutes or less. Whether you're cooking for one or feeding a family, these dishes are super satisfying, easy to prepare, and packed full of wholesome ingredients.
Indulge in a delightful dinner with this butter garlic salmon recipe. In the span of just 25 minutes, fresh salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and enveloped in an aromatic garlic butter sauce, enhanced by a zesty splash of lemon juice and a parsley garnish to add more flavor. Serve it with a side of rice, pasta, or oven-roasted vegetables for a deliciously balanced meal.
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
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This quick, easy chicken stir fry recipe is both affordable and flavorful. A vibrant dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, it consists of tender diced chicken breasts sautéed with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and shredded carrots, all tossed in a savory-sweet stir fry sauce made from soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, and a bit of cornstarch for extra thickness. End your day with this healthy recipe that’s absolutely bursting with flavor.
Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 cups broccoli florets (diced into bite size pieces)
½ Yellow Bell Pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
½ red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
½ cup carrots (shredded)
½ tsp ground ginger
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
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This pasta recipe topped with broccoli florets is a unique twist on a classic comfort food. Combining tender, seasoned broccoli with pasta cooked to crisp al-dente perfection and a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese, this recipe is abundantly nutritious and won’t take you longer than 30 minutes to make. If you want to speed up the process even more, try boiling the broccoli and the pasta in separate pans at the same time.
Ingredients:
1 large broccoli head, trimmed into small pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 ounces shell pasta
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Quick, healthy, and customizable, these spinach-and-feta quesadillas are the perfect meal after a long day. Make use of fridge and pantry staples like tortillas, fresh spinach, olive oil, feta cheese, and even more optional-but-delicious add-ins, such as sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and caramelized onions. The best part? These quesadillas are as easy to store as they are to make, allowing you to keep those leftovers fresh without taking up too much space or to make extras for lunch the next day.
Ingredients:
4 medium tortillas
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for cooking
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Perfect for vegans and others who adhere to dietary restrictions, this roasted veggie hummus bowl is a nourishing and flavorful meal you can complete in under an hour. It features a delicious medley of seasonal vegetables, from zucchini to bell peppers to cherry tomatoes, all roasted to perfection and optionally served over rice, quinoa, or couscous (you can skip out on that last part or replace it with something else if you want to keep things low-carb). Follow this recipe if you enjoy plant-based meals or if you like your dinners to have plenty of flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups hummus
2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or couscous (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
Lemon wedges
Drizzle of olive oil
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This stuffed pepper recipe features tender bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, brown rice, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, with plenty of herbs and seasonings to boot. And the fun part? This recipe is extremely versatile. Swap out the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative, and choose between brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to suit your dietary preferences. Cook the bell peppers in the oven while working on the other ingredients and you’ll have completed this week’s dinner in no time.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, or avocado oil
1 Medium Onion, diced
2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, one can
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
7 Large Bell Peppers, top and core removed
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
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Incorporating healthy and delicious meals into your weekly routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, no matter how busy you are. These six quick and healthy dinner recipes are proof of that, with their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. For variety, you can try rotating between them each week to keep your mealtimes balanced and enjoyable.
