Looking for some quick and easy healthy dinner recipes to cook this week? Here's 25 of the best dinner ideas that will sort out your meal planning fast. All will be ready and on the table in 30 minutes or less!
Ugh if only I had a dollar for every time I was scratching my head trying to work out what's for dinner! We all want to make healthy, nutritious meals for our family but we don't want to be stuck in the kitchen for HOURS slaving over a hot stove after a long day. Am I right or am I right?
Well, it's ok guys - I got you. I've compiled a list of the best quick and easy healthy dinner recipes that are all ready in 30 minutes or less, meaning you can have more time for the good stuff. Like binge watching Netflix in your PJs!
Go through the list and you might just spy one or two new family favourites (or twenty five). Happy stress-free dinner planning friends!
25 Quick and Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes
Looking for some quick and easy healthy dinner recipes to cook this week? Here's 25 of the best dinner ideas that will sort out your meal planning fast. All will be ready and on the table in 30 minutes or less!
Sweet Potato, Lentil and Chickpea Curry
Meatless Monday dinner is sorted with this delicious, healthy and hearty Sweet Potato, Lentil and Chickpea Curry. It’s an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Healthy Chicken Tacos
Bring out the big guns for Taco Tuesday with these Healthy Chicken Tacos! Load them up with all your favourite toppings.
Zucchini and Haloumi Fritters
These Zucchini and Haloumi Fritters with Sweet Corn are a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. These cheesy golden fritters are a healthy and super tasty snack, lunch or dinner that the whole family will love.
Low Carb Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw)
The ever so addicting Paleo Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw). Super easy to make, and oh so satisfying.
Cheesy Beef Taco Bowls
These Cheesy Beef Taco Bowls are fresh, healthy, super tasty and FAST. What more could you want? Plus any meal that means I can eat corn chips for dinner is OK in my book.
Black Kale Pesto Pasta
This vegan winter kale pesto recipe is so good, you will want to eat it every day. A truly sensational seasonal pesto recipe that you won’t easily forget!
Gluten Free Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli
This gluten-free Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli is on the table in 20 minutes. Feel free to add in whatever veggies that you have on hand.
Easy Healthy Stir-Fry: Chinese Sesame Chicken !
This Paleo Sesame Chicken is healthy and with no added sugar. Perfect for meal prep and a recipe the whole family will love.
Simple Oven Baked Garlic Oregano Crusted Cod Fish
Are you looking for a cod fish recipe that happens to be healthy, tasty and quick to make? Try this Simple Oven Baked Garlic Oregano Crusted Cod Fish served with your favourite sides -ready in just 30 min!
Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
This Vegan Potato Leek Soup is creamy and filling, just the perfect soup for cold winter days! Make up a big batch at the start of the week and portion out for work lunches.
Paleo Salmon Cakes {Baked Salmon Patties}
These healthy and freezer-friendly Paleo Salmon Cakes are outrageously tasty! Using canned wild salmon, this recipe is a speedy paleo, Whole30 compliant, or gluten-free dinner.
Super Quick Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Ready in 15-20 minutes, these Vegan Black Bean Burgers are packed with protein and fresh veggies, perfect for a late summer picnic or just a quick dinner!
Vegan Rice Noodle Bowl
This cool and refreshing Vegan Rice Noodle Bowl is packed with Asian flavours. It’s gluten-free, and has a zippy peanut sauce to complement.
Italian Chicken Cutlets with Pesto and Spinach
These Italian Chicken Cutlets are crispy, juicy and full of flavour. Served with baby spinach tossed in homemade pesto and freshly squeezed lemon juice. This recipe is simple, rustic and incredibly delicious!
Creamy Pesto and Goat Cheese Pasta
Creamy Pesto and Goat Cheese Pasta is a quick weeknight dinner recipe, done in less than 30 minutes. Using only 6 ingredients makes it perfect for busy nights or even a meal prep option.
Mexican Street Corn Fritters are fresh, flavorful and easy.
Mexican Street Corn Fritters are a fun way to enjoy the flavours of Mexican Street Corn in an easy to serve fritter. Serve them with sour cream or avocado crema, with some green onions and queso fresca on top.
Grilled Sweet Chili Salmon Foil Packs
Easy and healthy sweet chili salmon and broccolini foil packs are ready in 30 minutes! This fun and tasty grilled dinner is perfect for summer nights.
Potatoes With Tomato Sauce Feta And Eggs Recipe
Potatoes With Tomato Sauce Feta And Eggs – a simple, nutritious and flavorful weeknight meal. Very easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Easy Chickpea & Spinach Curry
This dairy-free, Chickpea & Spinach Curry is not only simple and easy to make, but it’s tastebud tantalizingly delicious and oh so hearty!
Creamy Spinach Pasta Bake
This healthy spinach pasta bake is only 405 calories per serving! It’s easy to make, quick to throw together, freezer friendly and a family pleaser!
Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowls
Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowls are so incredibly easy, it is a recipe that literally anyone could make and it is done fast, like dinner on the table in 20 minutes fast.
Lazy Falafel (Vegan + GF)
This Lazy Falafel is SUPER easy to make, will take up less than 30 minutes of your time, and tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version!
Paleo Burrito Bowl (Whole30, Keto)
Just because you are grain-free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious burrito bowl. This Whole30 and Paleo Burrito Bowl is so easy and full of flavour!
Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dal) - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the instant pot and stovetop. This super delicious, healthy and budget friendly vegan meal can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Greek Chicken Gyros
These pita wraps are easy, flavourful and healthy. Filled with juicy marinated chicken, tangy tzatziki sauce and classic salad ingredients, you’ll love how quickly these come together.
Dinner doesn't have to take forever to prepare. With a few hacks and planning, you can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less! Now that you've got 40 new dinner ideas, tell me - which will you try first? Leave me a comment below - I'd love to hear!
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Kate Hackworthy says
So many incredible healthy dishes. That's my meal plan sorted for a while. Thanks for including my Spanish Beans.
Cassie says
I'm such a bean fanatic!
Susan Minich says
Girl this is what I call a power post! I'm drooling at all of these recipes I want to make! Thank you for including me, but I'm so excited for the other new ideas to try! Love these new inspirations!!
Cassie says
So many delicious dishes!! Love your soup!
Maria says
I’m like you, forever scratching my head trying to figure out what to make for supper. I love this recipe around up! Everything looks so delicious. I also love that all these meals come together in 30 minutes or less! I’ve pinned a few recipes to try and share. Thanks for including my cod fish recipe.
Cassie says
Thanks Maria! Your cod fish recipe is a winner!!