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Can you believe it’s almost June?
This year is flying by so quickly that I’m having trouble keeping up with birthdays, holidays and the changing of the seasons!
Take this past weekend for example; it was the first time since January that I went for a long walk and took two days off in a row – and it was amazing! Friends from Montreal were here for a visit so Ben and I introduced them to our beautiful neighborhood. We had brunch at Franny’s, walked to Prospect Park and hit the street fair on 5th avenue where we had pink lemonades and taco yaki. It was one of those perfect days when everything felt right and all I could feel was gratitude toward all that surrounded me. It was as if I had spent a weekend on the beaches of Thailand – you know – that level of relaxation and contentment (minus the humid, frizzy hair). I made a commitment to myself that evening to go for more walks and enjoy the summer as much as I can since it will be over before I know it. I also decided to cut down on ordering food from Seamless and spend half an hour a day out of my busy life to cook dinners.
Let’s face it; it can be very hard to eat healthy meals when our schedules are crammed with meetings, deadlines, having to care for children, pets and making time to nurture friendships. I won’t lie to you that more often than not, I don’t feel like making dinner. I usually feel pretty wiped out around 6pm and the thought of having to prepare a wholesome meal gives me a headache. But at the same time, the thought of ordering food online night after night is just as unappealing because I know I will end up gaining weight. It happens every single time: one week of delivery equals an extra pound or two to my waistline.
So how do IÂ balance healthy eating with a busy schedule?
Well, this is what I find works best for me. I keep a list of healthy dinner recipes nearby so I don’t have to think about coming up with a dish of my own. That’s a big deal since I spent most of my days thinking about food. All the recipes on my list must take 30 minutes or less to make, be tasty and somewhat filling. The goal here is to eat healthy and nutritious meals so I don’t get hungry an hour later (unlike Chinese takeout, which never seems to fill me up). By using this list I’m able to maintain a healthy weight without having to starve myself. These healthy dinner recipes are packed with nutrients that will fill you up and fuel you as well!
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do, I’ve used my own and mixed them up with yummy ones from some of my favorite bloggers.
Here are 75 of my favorite healthy dinner recipes!
Healthy Asian Dinner Recipes
- Cold Tanuki Udon by Just One Cookbook
- Thai Lettuce Cup by Recipe Tin Eats
- Baked General Tso Chicken by Pickled Plum
- Ma Po Tofu by China Sichuan Food
- Spaghetti Squash Yakisoba Style by Pickled Plum
- Soondubu Jigae (Korean Tofu Stew) by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry in Oyster Sauce with Salted Black Beans by Palasang Pinoy
- Stir Fried & Asparagus in Black Bean Sauce by Just One Cookbook
- Thai Chicken Curry by Rasa Malaysia
- Easy Chicken Pho by Pickled Plum
Healthy Beef And Pork Recipes
- Unstuffed Cabbage Bowls by Skinny Taste
- Ginger Beef, Mushrooms and Kale Stir-Fry by Gimme Some Oven
- Easy Sausage and Cabbage Skillet by Fox And Briar
- Caramelized Pork Tacos by I Am A Food Blog
- Hoisin Stir Fry Bowl with Peanut Sauce by Budget Bytes
Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Long Life Kung Pao Chicken by Pickled Plum
- Chinese Orange Chicken by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Green Peas by Life Is But A Dish
- Moo Goo Gai Pan by Pickled Plum
- Oven Broiled Tandoori Chicken by Bowl Of Delicious
- Baked Chicken Katsu by Pickled Plum
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks by Budget Bytes
- Cornbread Chicken with Kale by Better Homes & Gardens
- Quick and Easy 15 Minute Chicken Stir Fry by Oh Sweet Basil
- Chickpea Chicken Soup by Eat Well 101
Healthy Meatless Dinner Recipes
- Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry with Cheese)Â by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Vegetarian Chili by Pickled Plum
- Eggplant Meatballs by Skinny Taste
- Crispy Sweet Potatoes Street Tacos by The Beerones
- Honey Sriracha Tofu by Pickled Plum
- Crispy Tofu Sandwiches with Sweet Pea Greens Peanut Slaw by She Likes Food
- Fluffy Chickpea Scramble by Minimalist Baker
- Kimchi Pancake by The Woks Of Life
- Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Thyme by Pickled Plum
- Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant by Minimalist Baker
Healthy Seafood Dinner Recipes
- Catfish Kabayaki by Just One Cookbook
- Fish Tacos by Simply Recipes
- Garlic Shrimp with Chili Crisp by Pickled Plum
- Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Scampi by Damn Delicious
- Tuna Poke by Just One Cookbook
- Salmon Tikka Over Quinoa by Pickled Plum
- Baked Lemon Herbed Salmon by Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Lighter Shrimp Po Boys by Half Baked Harvest
- One Pan Roasted Spicy Garlic Shrimp by Jessica Gavin
- Salmon Croquettes with Dill and Sriracha Dip by Pickled Plum
Healthy Rice Dinner Recipes
- Vegetable Chirashizushi by Pickled Plum
- Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Arancini by Minimalist Baker
- Omurice (Japanese Omelet) Just One Cookbook
- Tom Yum Fried Rice by Rasa Malaysia
- Cucumber Vegetable Maki Rolls Pickled Plum
- Mushroom and Pea Risotto by B.Britnell
- California Roll Sushi Bowls by Cooking Classy
- Teriyaki Mushroom Egg Fried Rice Bowl by Amuse Your Bouche
- Kimchi Fried Rice by Pickled Plum
- Sweet Potato and Kale Brown Rice Bowl by Eating Bird Food
Healthy Noodle/Zoodle Dinner Recipes
- Spicy Miso Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles) by Pickled Plum
- Easy Pad Thai Noodles by The Spruce
- Super Quick Tomato Basil Cream Pasta by Vegan Yum Yum
- Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti by Oh My Veggies
- Chinese Vegetarian Noodle Soup by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Spicy Vegan Sichuan Noodles by Pickled Plum
- Spicy Zucchini Ramen Noodles Hapa Nom Nom
- One Pot Teriyaki Shrimp Lo Mein by Whitney Bond
- Take to Work Mason Jar Ramen by Hapa Nom Nom
- Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) by Pickled Plum
Healthy Soup And Salad Dinner Recipes
- Hearty Farro Salad by Pickled Plum
- Superfood Crunch Salad with Homemade Balsamic Apple Vinaigrette by Oh She Glows
- Watermelon Jicama and Cucumber Salad by Skinny Taste
- Green Goddess Summer Quinoa Salad by Pinch Of Yum
- Detox Cleanse Salad by Pickled Plum
- Roasted Corn, Pepper and Tomato Chowder by Cooking Light
- Authentic Hot and Sour Soup by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- 5-Ingredient Black Bean Soup by Gimme Some Oven
- Healthier Cream of Cauliflower Soup by Pickled Plum
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This is such a great roundup! Thanks for including my sausage and cabbage skillet! Pinned 🙂
What a great list! Love all the colorful and healthy dishes here.
Thanks so much for including my recipes 🙂 Pinning and sharing everywhere!
I love your recipes Maggie, very happy to introduce my readers to your cooking! 🙂