Most of us are nevernoton the lookout for easy, healthy dinner ideas.
After all, some delicious andheadache-freenourishment is just what you need at the end of a long day.
(More on how we like to think abouthealthy eatingat SELF below!)
Esteban Castillo viaChicano Eats
With that in mind, we rounded up 60 easy, healthy dinner ideas.
A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.
Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what healthy is.
And some might not.
And be sure to press out as much liquid as possible from your tofu to ensure the crispiest results.
Serve with white or brown basmati rice.
Serve over rice for a full meal!
(The recipe notes suggest subbing in canned white beans to make it vegetarian.
)Get the recipehere.
Use nutritional yeast to mimic a cheesy topping without any actual dairy.Get the recipehere.
Greens and Grains BowlfromEating Bird Food
Recreate your favorite take-out grain bowl with this substitution-friendly recipe.
Bake the whole thing in a casserole dish so that its also easy to freeze and enjoy later on.
Only one pan required!
While theyre in the oven, you make the peanut butter sauce.
Serve this quick dinner idea with rice or quinoa.
The creamy lemon-tahini sauce used here is a keeper!
One-Pot Taco SpaghettifromKirbies Cravings
Looking to mix it up with yourhigh-protein dinners?
This novel one-pan recipe is perfect when its taco night but you also kind of want pasta.
Mix your filling in a bowl, fill, fold, and pan-fry.
To get your carbs in, serve with a hunk of bread or your favorite grain.
One-Pot Chickpea ShakshukafromMinimalist Baker
Swapping in chickpeas for the eggs makes this shakshuka dinner vegan.
Serve with a hunk of crusty bread to soak up the tomato sauce.
Marinate the chicken the night before or morning of to speed things up.
Vegan Mediterranean Nachos With Shawarma ChickpeasfromVegan Richa
No assembly required for this healthy vegetarian dinner idea.
Serve it with rice, naan, or roti for a satisfying side of carbs.Get the recipehere.
Serve warm or chilled, because this easy dinner recipe tastes great both ways.Get the recipehere.
Serve with a carb such as pasta or bread.
The chimichurri in this recipe, made with tons of fresh herbs, is what sets it apart.
These tasty tacos show just how capable the cruciferous vegetable is at soaking up sauce.
Serve with a baguette on the side for max authenticity!
Add the sauce to the dish just before heating up for the freshest and tastiest results.
Otherwise, using a canned variety instead will ensure a similarly tasty dish thats ready twice as fast.
You could even steam the broccoli ahead of time too.
