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20 Healthy Dinner Recipes That Will Have You Salivating

Looking for a delicious dinner that expertly balances delightful flavor and healthy ingredients? Try out one of the following healthy dinner recipes to satisfy your palate!

1. One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies

Sheet pan dinners are incredibly easy to make and irresistibly tasty — the hearty flavor of the vegetables complements the flavorful sausage impeccably well! This dish also works well with chicken — or even vegan — sausage if you’re looking to cut down on pork or beef. 

Get the full recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

2. Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Kale

There are so many health benefits to both sweet potato and kale, so combining the two in a skillet is an A+ decision. Kale and sweet potatoes are powerful antioxidants and nutrient-dense (kale especially!) Adding aromatic spices and runny fried eggs to the dish will give you something truly rewarding.

Get the full recipe from Jar Of Lemons.

3. Cilantro Lime Salmon Bowls

Adding cilantro to (almost) anything is a flawless idea. Salmon is a great source of protein and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are said to be great for your heart health. This cilantro lime salmon bowl will have your mouth watering and your body thanking you for treating it well.

Get the full recipe from Delish.

4. Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili

Vegetarian chilis are always great healthy dinner recipes and this vegetarian pumpkin chili is no exception. Many of the ingredients can be purchased in a can, which makes it a great go-to or last-minute meal. Combine all the flavorful ingredients in a single pot for a delectable soup!

Get the full recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction

5. Easy Taco Casserole

This Easy Taco Casserole is Whole30 approved, paleo, and gluten-free! Meeting the requirements of so many restrictive diets is quite an accomplishment for something so darn delicious. You can add any taco-related toppings you desire and the result will be just as divine!

Get the full recipe from Whole Kitchen Sink.

6. Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas & Broccoli Pesto

Who said you need meat to create a dish with overwhelming and delicious flavor? This baked sweet potato recipe combines the powerful flavors of a variety of delectable vegetables to make one easy, filling dish!

Get the full recipe from Jar of Lemons

7. Cauliflower Quinoa Meatless Meatballs in Coconut Turmeric Sauce

You don’t have to be vegetarian to enjoy these scrumptious meatless meatballs — you just need spices, spices, and more spices — and this recipe calls for plenty of them! Jazz it up with lime, cilantro, and red pepper flakes for taste. 

Get the full recipe from May I Have That Recipe.

8. Vegan Korean Bibimbap

If you’ve never tried Gochujang, we must resolve this small crisis immediately. Luckily, this recipe for vegan Korean bibimbap includes a recipe for Gochujang chili sauce! The mixture of rice and vegetables is also incredibly underrated — this combination will delight your tastebuds and satiate your hunger.

Get the full recipe from Crazy Vegan Kitchen.

9. Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Looking for something low-carb and still delicious? Well, look no further! Try out this recipe for cheesy chicken alfredo stuffed spaghetti squash — it’s comfort food while still being solidly healthy. 

Get the full recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats

10. Cilantro Lime Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles

It’s time to break out your spiralizer and get zoodlin’! These delicious zucchini noodles paired with shrimp, lime, and cilantro are sure to inspire your palate. This dish is a perfectly light and refreshing combo for the summer season. 

Get the full recipe from Eat Well 101

11. Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken Skillet

If you’re a fan of the classic chicken and mushroom combo, you’ll love this Tuscan chicken skillet. Added bonus — it’s dairy-free yet still gloriously creamy. It’s not nut-free though, so proceed with caution. 

Get the full recipe from Jar of Lemons

12. Caprese Zoodles

A perfect spin on the classic Caprese salad, this heartier dish is sure to be your new summer favorite. It too incorporates zucchini noodles and takes less than 15 minutes to toss together. 

Get the full recipe from Delish

13. Crispy Pan-Seared Halibut with Tomato Basil Quinoa

Here comes more fish, doo-dun-doo-doo. Pair your halibut with some yummy tomato basil quinoa for a delightfully flavorful healthy dinner recipe with a little bit of crunch.

Get the full recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

14. Roasted Teriyaki Mushrooms and Broccolini Soba Noodles

If you’re looking for something to do with those leftover mushrooms in your fridge, this healthy dinner recipe will put them to good use. It can easily be made with all gluten-free ingredients!

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Get the full recipe from Sobremesa.

15. Thai Vegetable Curry

This yummy Thai vegetable curry can be made in under 30 minutes! Similar to stir-fry, the base is made from a large number of sautéed veggies, resulting in a scrumptious and nutritious healthy dinner. 

Get the full recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats.

16. Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad

This quinoa bowl is filling and finger-licking good. With the combination of bursting grape tomatoes, vibrant mango, and smooth avocado; this bowl will surely delight all of your senses.

Get the full recipe from Jar of Lemons

17. Egg Roll in a Bowl

If you’re a fan of egg rolls but could do without the wrappers, this egg roll in a bowl will delight and inspire. It’s also paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30 approved, and keto-friendly!

Get the full recipe from Evolving Table

18. Carrot Turmeric Red Lentil Stew

A whole lot of orangey ingredients go into this delectable lentil stew. If you enjoy the rich flavors of carrots and turmeric, this lentil soup will make your tastebuds dance with joy. 

Get the full recipe from Eat Well 101

19. Pasta With Peas, Pancetta and Goat Cheese

Goat cheese is a great, slightly-healthier alternative to common cow cheese — and it’s equally rich and scrumptious! Combine it with peas, pancetta, and pasta for a wonderfully healthy dinner. 

Get the full recipe from The Modern Proper

20. Salsa Verde Carne Asada

And finally, keep it simple and a little fancy with this recipe for Salsa Verde Carne Asada. If you’re a fan of steak but trying to eat a little more healthy, this dinner recipe is for you.

Get the full recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats.

What healthy dinner recipes get your mouth watering? Share your favorite healthy meal ideas in the comments below!

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