It’s a new year: time to rethink routines, go after goals and kick some old (bad) habits to the curb. For a lot of us, that means hopping onto the healthy eating bandwagon.

If you’ve ever tried to clean up your diet before then you already know that picking up a pizza is a whole lot quicker than making a wholesome meal from scratch – the reason that many of us abandon our healthy eating goals after just a few weeks. The solution? Make sure you’ve got a few quick and easy recipes on-hand for nights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook – like these healthy dinners ready in less than 30 minutes.

Pasta with Escarole, White Beans and Chicken Sausage

This hearty plate of pasta will help you feel fuller longer, thanks to its two sources of protein: savory chicken sausage and tender cannellini beans.

Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Rice is easy to prep in advance (or pick up from your favorite take-out spot). Having some cooked rice on-hand is the key to making this flavorful, one-pan meal in just 20 minutes.

Orecchiette with Greens, Garbanzo Beans and Ricotta Salata

If you’re looking for a meatless meal to fill you up at the end of the day, Giada’s orecchiette should do the trick. It’s got a good dose of fiber thanks to two types of greens and satisfying garbanzo beans.

Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Rub

A little brown sugar, some aromatic spices and lots of heat: That’s all that it takes to coat flaky salmon fillets with the most delicious glaze. The fish cooks quickly on the grill or in a grill pan which gives you just enough time to toss together a salad – and have dinner on the table in 17 minutes.

20-Minute Chicken Thighs with Couscous and Dill

The bright, Mediterranean flavors of this dish make healthy eating easy. Make sure you use chicken thighs for this recipe; they stay moist and juicy under the high heat of the boiler.

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