15 Easy, Healthy Dinner Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love
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Finally, an easy answer to the question, what should I make for dinner tonight? Oh, and all those busy nights to come are covered, too.
Here, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite healthy dinner recipes that your entire family will love. We've included the crowd-pleasing classics (think Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries and Spiced cod with Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf), plus modern twists on delicious dishes like Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets, Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Subs, and Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco.
Related: 75 Vegetarian Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make
Cauliflower Tartine With Romesco Sauce
Sick of sad desk lunches? Meet this delicious open-faced Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwich With Romesco. It looks high-maintenance but is super simple to make. Golden raisins and fresh parsley sweeten the delectable combo of Romesco and cauliflower, but feel free to use cilantro and chopped dates instead.
Get the recipe: Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco
Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Sub
These Eggplant Mushroom Meatball Subs are so flavorful, your family members will wonder why they ever bothered with meatball sandwiches that actually contain meat.
Get the recipe: Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Sub
Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries
This recipe for Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries is a delicious side dish. Serve it with grilled salmon or sauteed chicken breasts and a crisp salad for a healthy meal the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf
Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds
In this easy recipe for Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds, the eggplants roast at high heat, making the outside skin crispy and the inside succulent. The umami-rich miso dressing gives it a salty-savory flavor that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve over a bed of cooked whole grains (like quinoa or farro) with lots of fresh herbs for an easy and impressive healthy dinner.
Get the recipe: Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds
Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad
This nutritious fish recipe gets its zing from the combination of lime juice, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, and spicy watercress. Sweet mango and a hit of honey give it perfectly balanced flavor.
Get the recipe: Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad
Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale
Who says comfort food can't be healthy? Here, we paired pork chops with roasted butternut squash, kale, and fresh sage.
Get the recipe: Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale
Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is a superstar "grain" (technically, it's a seed) that provides as much protein as meat, but without the fat or cholesterol. Here, it's dressed up with raisins, steamed broccoli, and chopped almonds.
Get the recipe: Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf
Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes
Fresh thyme and oregano infuse this dish with wonderful aromas and flavors. If you have leftovers, you can shred the meat and add to chicken broth for a delicious bean soup.
Get the recipe: Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes
Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots
This well-priced cut of meat does best when cooked low and slow. Just don't try to make it on the high setting or it may end up chewy and stringy.
Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots
Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros
Serve this incredibly easy one-pot meal with flour tortillas for a delicious brunch or creative dinner.
Get the recipe: Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros
Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons
Mix the roughly mashed potatoes with onions, mustard, parsley, and chopped cornichons—tiny, tart pickles—to add vibrant flavor and texture.
Get the recipe: Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons
Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf
Bulgur—a nutty, nutritious grain—gets jazzed up with tomatoes, olives, scallions, and oregano.
Get the recipe: Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf
Butternut Enchilada Casserole
Jennifer Causey
With only 30 minutes of prep time and a few grocery store shortcuts, this recipe is almost too easy to throw together. The veggie stuffed enchiladas ensure a delicious, yet healthy meal. Not a fan of spice? Consider subbing the pepper jack for Monterrey Jack and the chipotle chile powder for mild chile powder. Warm and comforting, the whole fam will request this casserole gets added to the weeknight rotation.
Instant Pot Colcannon with Herbed Pork Chops
Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
If you have a pressure cooker, this Irish classic is easy. The result is perfectly browned pork chops in a simple pan sauce alongside some mashed potatoes with onions and cabbage. You'll get your protein and some greens with a whole lot of flavor from poultry seasoning, fresh thyme, scallions, salt, and more. You can cook colcannon and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days before you serve it; just reheat it on the stove or pop it in the microwave.
Spicy Shrimp and Farro Soup With Winter Greens
An oft-overlooked grain, farro is packed with protein and fiber and has a distinctive, nutty flavor. Paired with shrimp and Swiss chard in a spicy tomato broth, this dish becomes a superfood in its own right.
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