Healthy Dinner Recipes

What's for dinner? Something fast and healthy! Try a light pasta dish, heart-healthy Asian recipe, or low-fat meat entree for a healthy dinner tonight.

 
 
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Beef Burgundy

From Better Homes and Gardens

Burgundy adds a touch of sophistication to this stew's deep mellow blend of mushrooms and vegetables. It makes a hearty dinner when served over noodles or garlic mashed potatoes.

Beef Burgundy

Southwestern Tri-Tip Roast

From Better Homes and Gardens

This low-fat roast recipe uses chipotle peppers and cumin to add flavor without fat to this easy meal.

Southwestern Tri-Tip Roast

Marinated Tuna Steaks

From Better Homes and Gardens

A lemon and herb marinade brings great zesty flavor to these grilled tuna steaks.

Marinated Tuna Steaks

Mexican Polenta Pie

From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a lower calorie version of a taco casserole.

Mexican Polenta Pie

Honey-Dijon Chicken

From Better Homes and Gardens

Marinating the chicken overnight frees up your kitchen and your time until just before serving. It also infuses the chicken with a hint of sweetness and a rich Dijon-style mustard flavor.

Honey-Dijon Chicken

Shrimp Piccata

From Better Homes and Gardens

Lemon, garlic, and white wine characterize this exceptionally easy, but oh-so-elegant, entree.

Shrimp Piccata

Thai Shrimp and Fresh Vegetable Rice

From Better Homes and Gardens

A great marinade makes an unforgettable meal. Before adding the shrimp to the rice studded with asparagus, sweet pepper and peanuts, let it soak up the lime, soy sauce, and ginger flavors for up to two hours.

Thai Shrimp and Fresh Vegetable Rice

Deep-Dish Beef Pie

From Better Homes and Gardens

This old-fashioned beef pie is filled with beef and chopped turnip plus a healthy helping of green beans.

Deep-Dish Beef Pie

Oriental Burritos

From Better Homes and Gardens

Szechwan stir-fry sauce and five-spice powder lend an Asian note to turkey burritos. Serve as you would spring rolls or egg rolls, with additional stir-fry or soy sauce for dipping.

Oriental Burritos

Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roast

From Better Homes and Gardens

Mushroom stuffing adds a touch of elegance to this heart-healthy beef roast.

Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roast

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs

From Family Circle

Peas and barley make a good side dish for the chicken in this dinner recipe.

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs

Baked Curried Chicken and Rice

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tote this low-fat chicken casserole to a potluck, or serve with green beans or broccoli for a great family dinner.

Baked Curried Chicken and Rice

Ziti with Ricotta and Vegetables

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fresh vegetables and herbs provide the flavor for this salad recipe, keeping it low fat yet delicious.

Ziti with Ricotta and Vegetables

Baked Chicken in Red Pepper Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's an easy oven recipe that you can prepare with little fuss. Meaty chicken pieces bake with a tangy-sweet red pepper sauce.

Baked Chicken in Red Pepper Sauce

Sizzling Catfish

From Heart-Healthy Living

Cornmeal, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and herbs make the crispy coating for the fried fish in this Southern dinner recipe.

Sizzling Catfish

Super Shepherd's Pie

From Parents

Kids will love this beef and potato pie, seasoned with Sloppy Joe mix. You'll love that we tossed vegetables in and made it a 30 minute meal.

Super Shepherd's Pie

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Pasta

From Better Homes and Gardens

If the chopped tomato is especially juicy, it can thin the sauce. Place the chopped pieces in a strainer or colander set over a bowl. Allow tomato pieces to drain 10 to 15 minutes to remove excess juices.

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Pasta

Brisket in Ale

From Diabetic Living

The flavorful gravy--made from the beer-spiked cooking liquid--is the finishing step for this tender slow-cooked beef brisket.

Brisket in Ale

Veggie Burgers

From Parents

These vegetable and bean cakes make a delicious meatless burger when served on a bun with your favorite toppers.

Veggie Burgers

Pasta Primavera

From Parents

Low-fat evaporated milk makes a lightened up cheese sauce for the pasta and vegetables in this 30-minute dinner.

Pasta Primavera

Walnut Encrusted Pork Roast

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pork roast with wine sauce has an elegant look but is very easy to make. A great recipe for entertaining.

Walnut Encrusted Pork Roast

Turkey Steaks with Spinach, Pears, & Blue Cheese

From Better Homes and Gardens

Treat yourself to this savory meal of turkey tenderloins seasoned with a sage rub and topped with grilled spinach. This quick dinner recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.

Turkey Steaks with Spinach, Pears, & Blue Cheese

Curried Beef with Apple Couscous

From Better Homes and Gardens

This quick, easy dinner recipe is a full meal deal. Apple juice adds a splash of sweetness to couscous served with grilled sirloin steak and vegetables.

Curried Beef with Apple Couscous

Salmon with Vodka Sauce and Parsley Salad

From Food & Wine

The parsley in the bright salad here is loaded with antioxidants; the capsaicin in the chiles can, counterintuitively, relieve pain; and the salmon is full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Salmon with Vodka Sauce and Parsley Salad

Joseph de Leo
Salmon with Gingery Vegetables and Turmeric

From Food & Wine

Alternative-health experts like Dr. Andrew Weil are lauding the "anti-inflammatory" diet, claiming that vegetables like broccoli, spices like turmeric and oily fish like salmon can ward off disease. This dish by F&W's Marcia Kiesel should make Dr. Weil very happy.

Salmon with Gingery Vegetables and Turmeric

Tina Rupp
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