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    Home » Recipe Roundups » Easy healthy dinner ideas that are simple and quick

    Published: Jan 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Easy healthy dinner ideas that are simple and quick

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    If you are looking for easy healthy dinner ideas you and your family would love then I have got you covered with these easy recipes. With these simple and quick healthy recipe ideas, you'll never have to wonder what to make for dinner again.

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    Let me find you some healthy dinner recipes that are fast to make, budget-friendly, and utterly delicious. These 21+ recipes are healthy, some are meatless but they are packed full of flavors and quick to make too. With all that is happening around the world right now, many of us have found comfort through food and we do not seem to bother about what goes into our mouths as long as we love it.

    January is a month to press the reset button of mindless eating and to start enjoying quick, simple, and effortless healthy meals the whole family would enjoy. When I started meatless Monday recipes, my family wasn’t that pleased as we love our meat.

    However, I was able to change their thoughts on this through the ways I cook the dishes. If the flavors are right then the food will taste delicious regardless of the meat in it or not.

    While I am not big on new year's resolutions, I’ve made it a point to eat better this year, it is true about what they say that you are what you eat. I will be incorporating more meatless recipes into my diet and eating whole food.

    I would also be joining my friend on a whole 30 diet for the next few weeks. Wish me luck! I wish I could do Veganuary but I don’t want to push it, this girl loves milk, cheese, and meat. As with everything in life, I believe moderation is key!

    Why you would love these simple healthy recipes

    • They are family-friendly and even your fussiest eater would love these recipes, they are easy to make healthy meals
    • Affordable! You would not go out of pocket with these delicious healthy recipes
    • These recipes are family favorites.
    • Most of these recipes are ready under 30 minutes and are nutrient-packed.

    21+ healthy dinner ideas you will love

    Pan Fried Gnocchi with Spinach
    This pan-fried gnocchi with spinach is so good simple, quick and uses a handful of ingredients. The gnocchi is crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside with every mouthful, flavoured with sundried tomatoes, garlic and spinach.
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    a bowl of pan fried gnocchi.
    Air Fryer Frozen Salmon (Old Bay Salmon)
    This tutorial will show you how to cook old bay salmon and how long to cook frozen salmon in an air fryer. It comes out moist and flaky just as it should. No defrosting is needed and you can have a healthy dinner from your air fryer to your table in 20 minutes.
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    flaked salmon on a fork.
    Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe
    This Easy homemade Chinese Vegetable chow Mein is delicious and easy to make. It is packed with veggies, low in calorie, carb and perfect for a busy weeknight. It is a great meatless Monday recipe for when you want to enjoy your favourite take out recipes without all the guilt.
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    chow mein in wok.
    Pesto Butter Salmon
    This baked pesto butter salmon is ready in 20 minutes, it is quick and easy, delicious, and packed with flavor! With only 4 ingredients it is an easy weeknight tender and flaky fish dinner the whole family would love.
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    freshly baked pesto salmon fillets in a baking sheet with a fork flaking the salmon fillet in the middle.
    Canned Tuna Pasta Recipe
    Canned tuna pasta! This is one of the cheapest yet delicious pasta recipe you can have on your table within minutes on a busy weeknight. It is quick, simple, packed full of flavour, more importantly, it uses a handful of ingredients you may already have in your pantry. Let me show you how to make this super easy recipe in four steps
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    a bowl of canned tuna pasta.
    Baked Tortellini
    You will love this easy baked tortellini in rich tomato sauce, it is quick and packed full of flavours. This pasta dish is perfect comfort food for a cold night or any other night you want to indulge in something rich yet delicious.
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    baked tortellini in a baking dish.

     this is best served with homemade garlic bread.

    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
    Roasted red pepper pasta is a creamy, delicious, sweet and velvety pasta made with homemade roasted peppers and spaghetti. Pure comfort food made under 30 minutes, this easy pasta recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight, I like to serve it with some homemade garlic bread or dough balls.
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    spaghetti garnished with basil in a skillet.
    Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
    These grilled chicken pineapple kabobs are delicious and tender, it is just impossible to get this recipe wrong as comes together so easily! the chicken marinade is simple yet packed with flavor, the kabobs are cooked on stove top grill but you can also cook it in the oven or broiler. Serve with seasoned rice, salad or couscous for a complete meal.
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    chickden skeweres with pineapple on a plate.
    Instant Pot Rice and Beans Recipe
    Instant pot rice and beans made with canned beans! This easy instant pot recipe is simple, super quick and easy to make using a handful of pantry staples ingredients. These beans and rice combo is perfect for a meatless Monday, or a perfect weeknight dinner and a great recipe for meal prep. It is vibrant in colour and utterly delicious. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and healthy if eaten in moderation.
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    a plate of rice and beans with two lime wedges and parsley.
    Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry Recipe
    What is for dinner? How about a simple vegetarian sweet potato and chickpea curry? This easy sweet potato curry is super quick and packed full of delicious flavours. It is naturally gluten-free and a perfect meatless Monday recipe the whole family would love. Serve this with basmati rice or brown rice
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    a bowl of sweet potato curry with chickpea.
    Instant Pot Ramen Noodles
    Instant pot ramen noodles!!! A bowl of this easy pressure cooker vegetarian recipe is what is ordered for a cosy night in. It is quick, easy, packed full of umami flavour and super delicious. A perfect weeknight dinner recipe for a meatless Monday meal.
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    a bowl of instant pot ramen noodles topped with chopped green onions and jalapeno.
    Spinach And Ricotta Pasta
    This spinach and ricotta pasta is a delicious, creamy, and light pasta dish, perfect for weeknight or date night. A quick pasta with ricotta and spinach recipe with a hint of lemon you and your family would love, it is an alternative to fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini or ravioli. It is simple, yet packed full of flavor.
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    a close up on ricotta spinach pasta.
    Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
    Roasted cauliflower steaks served with cauliflower chips and sweet potatoes fries. Sounds like I am on MasterChef but I’ll tell you, this is serving gourmet meal from the comfort of your home. It is healthy, light and super delicious.
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    roasted cauliflower steaks on a plate.

    to make this a complete meal, serve with Hasselback potatoes and homemade gravy.

    Honey Garlic Salmon
    Honey garlic salmon! An easy salmon recipe that comes together in 20 minutes. Not only is this honey garlic salmon quick to make, it is simple and only requires everyday ingredients. A perfect fish recipe for dinner!
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    overhead cropped shot of honey garlic salmon.

    This can be served with some salad or instant pot coconut rice.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes Recipe
    This easy one-pan chicken dinner is not only quick and easy. Dairy-free, gluten-free. These chicken thighs were marinated in everyday herbs and spices while the potatoes were tossed in some vegetable oil and Italian seasoning before being baked to perfection.
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    one pan chicken and potato dinner.
    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
    This sweet and sticky easy teriyaki chicken recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner. diced chicken breast sauteed until golden brown and then cooked in my homemade teriyaki sauce until sticky and caramelized. This Asian recipe comes together quickly and it is packed full of umami flavor. Serve it over steamed white rice and steamed broccoli.
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    teriyaki chicken in a skillet with broccoli
    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast With Cream Cheese
    Spinach stuffed chicken recipe is about to become your family’s favourite chicken dinner. The chicken breast is stuffed with cream cheese, spinach and simple everyday spices.
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    stuffed chicken breasts on a plate.

    This recipe is great with a simple everyday salad or served with roasted vegetables such as this roasted cauliflower and broccoli.

    Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
    This easy homemade chicken noodle soup is a healthy and delicious comfort food your whole family would love. It is made with fresh ingredients, packed full of flavor, and ready under an hour. My homemade chicken soup is perfect for weeknight dinners, a cold night, or when you are feeling under the weather.
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    a bowl of chicken noodle soup.
    Cheesy Spicy Omelette
    Cheesy spicy omelette with chips for dinner, yes, you read that right. Omelette is not for breakfast alone. It can be served any time of the days even for dinner. Here is my basic go-to spicy omelette recipe from my kitchen to yours in less than 10 minutes. It is that quick and easy.
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    a plate of omelette, tomatoes and chips
    Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe
    Creamy broccoli soup recipe! This easy broccoli soup was made in my pressure cooker (PKP) and you can make it in your instant pot too. It all comes together in 10 minutes and you only need a few ingredients to make it. cream of broccoli soup recipe with no cream in it and yet super creamy. What's not to love?
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    a bowl of broccoli soup and crusty garlic bread.
    Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
    15 minutes and you’ll have yourself the best shrimp stir fry recipe ever made. This is definitely better than your Chinese takeout. It is simple, quick and a healthy weeknight dinner the whole family would love.
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    It is perfect with rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa, or zoodles

    Easy Spinach Rice Recipe (Spanakorizo)
    This easy spinach rice recipe Spanakorizo is about to be the only way you make this Greek rice recipe. It is simple, quick, healthy and delicious. This homemade spinach rice uses a handful of ingredients and a quick way to make your white rice utterly delicious.
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    To make this a complete meal, stir in some cooked shredded chicken, beef, or more vegetables.

    Instant Pot Fish (Frozen Cod)
    Instant pot cod fish cooked from frozen in an electric pressure cooker in 2 minutes. No more waiting around to thaw your fish for dinner, with this recipe, you can have this quick and healthy dinner from the kitchen to your table under 10 minutes.
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    a plate of instant pot fish .

    Serve with parsley sauce, asparagus, and boiled baby potatoes

    I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I enjoyed putting them together. Do have a wonderful year ahead!!! Ajoke x

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    If you make any of these recipes or you find the ones you love best, please do let me know. I love reading your comments and feedback. Tag me on Instagram, Facebook and you can even send me an email. Cheers to eating healthy meals without compromising on flavors and taste.

    21+ Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas

    Ajoke
    If you are looking for easy healthy dinner ideas you and your family would love then I have got you covered with these easy recipes. With these simple and quick healthy recipes, you'll never have to wonder what to make for dinner again.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 607 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 300 g linguine any type of pasta would work.
    • 250 g full fat ricotta cheese
    • 40 g butter
    • 250 g fresh baby spinach substitute with 2 cups thawed and drained frozen spinach
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated off the block, about 30g
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ½ Tablespoon Herbs de provence
    • ½ teaspoon dried jalapeno omit if you prefer
    • ⅓ cup onion finely chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon garlic finely chopped
    • 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon zest the lemon first before extracting the juice
    • Salt and black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, Drain the pasta and set aside
    • In the meantime, while the pasta is cooking, make the creamy ricotta sauce.
    • To a large bowl add milk, ricotta, parmesan cheese, and whisk until combined then set aside.
    • Melt butter over medium high heat, add chopped onions and garlic and saute until soft and fragrant say a minute or two. Add fresh spinach leaves, and cook just until wilted, this shouldn't be more than 2 minutes.
    • Pour the creamy sauce into the sauteed spinach, stir to combine. Add herbs de Provence, lemon zest, chili flakes, and season with salt and black pepper, stir to combine. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Toss cooked and drained pasta into the sauce to combine, add pasta water if need be. Add lemon juice, check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
    • Take it off the heat and serve immediately with protein or vegetables of choice.

    Notes

    How to store
    Fridge: this pasta dish is best served on the same day. If there are any leftovers, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. However, it does not freeze well due to the dairy content of this dish.
    To reheat: you can reheat this pasta on the stovetop or in the microwave. You may need to add a little milk or water to loosen it up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 29gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6658IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 564mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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