05 Easy Dinner Ideas for Real-Life Healthy Eating

You might believe that making healthy, delicious dinners at home is difficult, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be.

Even though I enjoy cooking and eating, when it comes to mealtime, I prefer to keep things simple. This means picking recipes that are simple to follow and don’t have a lot of steps or complicated cooking techniques.

Here are ten of my favorite quick dinner recipes to help you get a healthy meal on the table in no time.

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1. Stuffed sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, among other nutrients (1Trusted Source).

They’re also delicious and go with just about anything. As a result, they’re the ideal foundation for a filling meal.

We make stuffed sweet potatoes at least once a week at my house. I stuff a whole sweet potato with sautéed vegetables, beans, chicken, and cheese after roasting it.



2. Grain bowls
In my kitchen, grain bowls are a big hit. My husband and I enjoy how easy and adaptable grain bowls are, and we make them frequently when we want a flavorful but quick meal.

We use gluten-free grains like quinoa and brown rice because I follow a gluten-free diet. Grain bowls, on the other hand, can be made with any grain, including farro, millet, and barley.

Grains are a good source of fiber as well as other nutrients such as magnesium. Grain-rich diets have been linked to a lower risk of several health conditions, including colon cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, according to research (2Trusted Source).

Top a serving of cooked grains with cooked or raw veggies and a protein source like chicken, fried or hard-boiled eggs, grilled shrimp, or salmon to make a grain bowl.

Then drizzle it with olive oil and lemon juice, or keep it simple with a store-bought or homemade dressing.

Brown rice, roasted broccoli, sugar snap peas, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a creamy yogurt-based sauce are just a few of the ingredients in this Green Goddess Buddha Bowl.



3. Veggie loaded frittatas
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Eggs are used in more than just breakfast meals when you have chickens like I do. We frequently use eggs as a source of protein in quick and tasty dinners, such as frittatas.

When it comes to healthy fats and proteins, eggs have you covered; all you have to do now is add a variety of your favorite vegetables to meet your fiber requirements.

Asparagus, spinach, sweet potatoes, zucchini, onions, broccoli florets, mushrooms, and tomatoes are some of my favorite vegetables to use in frittatas. You can also add cheese, herbs, spices, or pesto to your frittata to make it more flavorful.

You can even make a frittata with leftovers like salmon, shredded chicken, and potatoes.

I like to serve frittata with fresh fruit or sliced avocado. It’s a hearty meal that health belief modell can be consumed at any time of day or night. Frittatas are incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour.



4. Dinner salad
One of my go-to dinners, especially when I’m not feeling up to cooking, is a large, filling salad.

The problem with most salads is that they aren’t well-balanced, and you’ll find yourself hungry again soon after you’ve finished your meal. Make sure to include plenty of protein, healthy fats, and fiber when making a hearty dinner salad.

Begin by assembling a base of your favorite greens, such as spinach, mixed greens, arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce. To increase the fiber content of your greens, add a few more vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, or red onions.

Then add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or hard-boiled eggs as a protein source. Adding a fiber-rich carb source, such as beans or roasted sweet potatoes, will increase the feeling of fullness even more.

For a crunchy texture, top your salad with roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds, then drizzle it with a healthy dressing like olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or make your own Homemade Green Goddess Dressing.



5. Loaded brown rice pasta
Most people enjoy a good pasta dish, but most pasta dishes lack the necessary ingredients to keep you satisfied, such as protein and fiber (3Trusted Source).

Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines, you can quickly prepare a filling and nutritious pasta dinner.

To begin, select your pasta. Tinkyada brown rice pasta is my favorite, but you can use any pasta you like. If you’re following a low-carb diet, zucchini noodles can also be used in place of pasta.

After that, choose a protein source. I like to use chicken breast or ground chicken, or chickpeas if I want a plant-based protein.

After that, choose your vegetables. Although I prefer the classic combination of spinach and broccoli, almost any vegetable will suffice. Finally, choose a sauce like pesto, marinara, or olive oil.