Top healthier dinner recipes
From sheet-pan dinners to cozy soups, these delicious weight-loss dinner recipes clock in at 500 calories or less. They’re packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like lean protein, veggies, and fiber-rich whole grains to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
Day 1: Slow-Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Soup
This chicken noodle soup features plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast, and whole-wheat pasta. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.
Day 2: Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini
This low-carb lasagna combines garlicky broccolini, spaghetti squash, and cheese for a healthy twist on a classic casserole. Serve with a Caesar salad and crusty whole-grain bread.
Day 3: Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast
Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, this stuffed chicken breast recipe includes feta cheese, roasted peppers, and spinach. Brown the chicken in a skillet before baking to ensure even cooking.
Day 4: Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro & Spinach
Pork chops are paired with farro and spinach in a zesty peanut butter-lime sauce. This one-skillet meal is ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Day 5: Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils
This earthy bowl of lentils is topped with roasted root veggies for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Day 6: Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli
This sweet and savory baked chicken thigh recipe includes a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan. The honey-soy-garlic marinade doubles as a sauce for easy cleanup.
Day 7: Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
Boost your veggie intake with this healthy cauliflower fried rice for a quick low-carb dinner.
Day 8: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
This easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein, and fiber. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic toast.
Day 9: Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
A strong vinegar gives this baked chicken recipe a tangy kick. Everything cooks on one pan, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Day 10: Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon
This healthy dinner of seared scallops with white beans and spinach is ready in 25 minutes. Sizzling lemons in the skillet amps up the flavor of this dish. Look for “dry” scallops to avoid a soapy flavor.