Having your supper together as a family has a number of benefits. Studies show that it leads to healthier eating habits, improves kids’ grades, and helps in relieving parental stress. As they say – “The Family Who Eats Together Stays Together”.
Eating together if fun, but what’s more fun is turning your dinner into a healthy one. We’ve created these healthy dinner ideas with some great-tasting meals having real nutritional value. These healthy dinner ideas are high in fiber, low in saturated fat and antioxidant-rich and not to forget flavorsome. Try one of these super-charged healthy dinner ideas tonight and leave your feedback below in comments.
1# QUINOA AND TOFU
Cooked quinoa – 1 cup
Extra firm tofu, 2 oz cubed
Diced red pepper 3 Tbsp
Diced green pepper3 Tbsp
Cilantro 1 tsp
Diced avocado 2 Tbsp
Fresh lime juice 2 tsp
Mix all ingredients.
Total calories: 320
Lime juice will add some zing to this recipe and the antioxidants present in it will wipe out stress, and rejuvenate your body.
2# CONFETTI PESTO PASTA
Cherry tomatoes – 1/4 pint
Boiled green beans – 1/3 cup
Chicken breast (diced) – 1/3 cup
Pesto sauce – 1/4 cup
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Cooked linguine – 1 cup
Parmesan (shredded) – 1/4 cup
Mix green beans, tomatoes, chicken breast, salt, pepper and pesto sauce in a bowl. Add linguine. To garnish add shredded Parmesan.
Total calories: 417
This is one of the easiest healthy dinner ideas which can be made in less than five minutes!
3# BAKED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO WITH MUSHROOMS
Chicken breast (skinless) – 1/2
Baby portobello mushrooms (sliced) – 1 cup
Chives – 1 tbsp
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Sweet potato (medium)- 1
Bake chicken in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes; top it up with chives, mushrooms and oil. Microwave sweet potato for 5 to 7 minutes.
Total calories: 382
Sweet potatoes are good for your blood sugar and for trimming down your waistline.
4# EDAMAME SPAGHETTI
Bell pepper (sliced) – 1 cup
Sliced red onion – 1/2 cup
Olive oil – 1 tsp
Whole-wheat spaghetti (cooked) – 1 cup
Edamame (cooked) – 2/3 cup
Stir fry onions and peppers in oil till the onions are semi-transparent. Toss with edamame and pasta.
Total calories: 420
This is one of the easiest healthy dinner ideas the best part about this recipe is that the soybeans are packed with filling fiber and protein, making it a great addition to your pasta.
5# CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN SOUP
Broccoli (chopped) – 1 cup
Parsnips (chopped) – 1 cup
Chicken stock (nonfat) – 3/4 cup
Low-fat cheddar cheese (shredded) – 1/4 cup
Almonds (sliced) – 1 tbsp
Chicken breast – 4 oz
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Steam parsnips and broccoli, then make a puree with cheddar cheese and stock. Sprinkle some nuts. Bake chicken; add some lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Total calories: 360
6# NUTTY SUMMER FARROTTO
Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) – 3 oz
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Red onion (sliced) – 1/4 cup
Yellow squash (diced) – 1 cup
Dry faro – 1/2 cup
Parsley (chopped) – 1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (grated) – 1 Tbsp
Water – 2/3 cup
Pan-sear chicken breast in oil, add salt and pepper then cut in cubes. Stir fry onion and squash with oil. Add farro stir until coated in oil. Add water, bring to a boil, keep stirring, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add chicken, cheese, and parsley.
Total calories: 490
Farro is an Italian grain it has a nutty flavor and it is packed with essential nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, fiber and protein.
7# BEEF AND VEGETABLE SALAD
Dry red quinoa – 2 Tbsp
Mesclun greens – 2 cups
Lean beef (cooked, cubed) – 3 oz
Broccoli florets (chopped) – 1/2 cup
Red bell pepper (chopped) – 1/4
Olive oil – 2 tsp
Red wine vinegar – 1 tsp
Cook quinoa add all the greens, broccoli, beef and pepper. Finish by adding vinegar and oil for dressing.
Total calories: 320
Thinking about Mexican food healthy dinner ideas? Our beef and vegetable salad is the best recipe for those who love Mexican food.
8# BOW TIES AND VEGETABLES
Farfalle pasta (dry whole-grain) – 2 oz
Olive oil – 2 tsp
Artichoke hearts – 1/2 cup
Red onion (sliced) – 1/4 cup
Peas – 1/4 cup
Fresh mint (chopped) – 1 Tbsp
Boil and cook pasta toss it up with oil, add all the vegetables, and fresh mint. Add salt and pepper, your dish is ready to serve.
Total calories: 370
Artichoke hearts are full of fiber, they make you feel full for long so with this healthy dinner idea you can safely say goodbye to midnight snacking.
