Healthy Weeknight Dinners
Spice up weeknight dinners with our best healthy recipes from Food Network chefs.
Oven-Baked Salmon
This salmon dinner couldn't be simpler. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then pop it in the oven to bake to perfection in 15 minutes. An easy-to-make parsley and almond salsa goes on top.
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits
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Shrimp, Watercress and Farro Salad
This Shrimp, Watercress and Farro Salad will leave you feel totally satisfied but not overstuffed.
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Alton's Lentil Soup
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Fettuccine with Walnuts and Parsley
Ellie Krieger's creamy fettuccine will sate your pasta cravings without blowing your diet.
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Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto
You'll save both time and calories with this zesty shrimp risotto.
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Roman-Style Chicken
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40 Cloves and a Chicken
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Eat-Your-Veggies Mediterranean Meatballs
These meatballs have a secret -- they're packed with spinach. Veggie-shy kids (and adults) won't even notice since they are happily tucked into a warm pita with lettuce and tomato and drizzled with tangy dill yogurt sauce.
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Cauliflower Gnocchi
We subbed in cauliflower for all-purpose flour to make a soft and fluffy gnocchi. Toss it in nutty brown butter-caper sauce for an indulgent gluten-free dinner.
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Healthy Chipotle Beer-and-Butter Shrimp Foil Pack
Chipotle and cumin are tempered by beer, butter and lime in this simple and healthy shrimp dish that comes together in a snap.
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Eat-Your-Veggies Italian Meatballs
Amp up spaghetti night with these clever veggie-packed meatballs. Convenient frozen collards and canned black beans are easy to sneak into the mix.
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Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy
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Healthy BBQ Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Protein- and fiber-packed, this healthy and streamlined salmon dinner for two can be cooked all on one sheet pan. The veggies get a head start, then BBQ-rubbed salmon fillets join in and everything finishes the race at the same time.
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Zucchini Enchiladas
Instead of tortillas, this genius recipe calls for enchilada filling to be rolled up inside thin zucchini ribbons, cutting the carb count to just 10 grams per serving.
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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins
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Eat-Your-Veggies Pork Scallion Meatballs
These veggie-packed meatball lettuce cups are like pork dumplings without the, well, dumpling. Perfect for kids (and adults) who aren't veggie lovers, they're full of flavor. Pozu sauce makes a bright, citrusy dip.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili
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Coconut-Crusted Shrimp with Pineapple-Chili Sauce
Think just because you're eating healthy doesn't mean indulgent-tasting dishes like coconut-crusted shrimp are off limits. In this ingenious rendition, you can dig right in, all the way down to the delectable sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Whole30 Coconut-Crusted Shrimp with Pineapple-Chili Sauce
Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
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Buddha Bowl
A Buddha bowl, grain bowl or harvest bowl is a healthy trend we can get behind! Balanced with lots of colorful produce plus healthy grains and proteins, Buddha bowls are fun to create and easy to make.
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Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Rice
This simple oven-baked coconut shrimp recipe pairs perfectly with a light coconut-scented rice.
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Pork Chops with Apples and Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
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Shrimp Gumbo
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Honey Mustard and Red Onion Barbecued Chicken
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Slimmed-Down Chicken Pot Pie
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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Not only is this soup brimming with heart-healthy vegetables, the star anise used inside the broth is filled with plenty of antioxidants so it's perfect for nights when you're feeling a bit under the weather.
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Shrimp Stir-Fry
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These protein-packed fajitas cleverly use a foil-lined baking sheet and broiler to make a quick and healthy weeknight meal with easy cleanup.
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Roasted Salmon Tacos
Tacos don't have to take your healthy diet off track! Ina's are packed with heart-healthy salmon, a crunchy cabbage-cucumber slaw and creamy avocado mash.
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My Big Fat Greek Burgers
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad
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Ellie's Buffalo Chicken Salad
By making her own sauce and dressing, Ellie packs all the Buffalo kick and creaminess of blue cheese in this restaurant-favorite salad, without all the fat.
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Linguine with Chicken Ragu
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Asian Turkey Burgers
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Chicken Divan
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Lighter Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
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Lighter Shrimp Scampi
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Three-Bean and Beef Chili
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Surf and Turf Paella
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Grilled Steak With Green Beans, Tomatoes and Chimichurri Sauce
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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Pesto
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Broiled Tilapia and Eggplant with Moroccan Pesto
Versatile and inexpensive tilapia gets the Moroccan treatment with couscous, eggplant and a verdant pesto.
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Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Feta and sun-dried tomatoes add exotic flavor to Giada's healthy turkey meatloaf.
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Garlic-Ginger Chicken Thighs
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Honey-Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame
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Oven-Fried Chicken
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French Three-Onion Soup
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Broiled Halibut with Ricotta-Pea Puree
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Curried Chicken and Rice Soup
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Hearty Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup
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Mushroom-Caraway Soup
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Whole-Wheat Spinach Mac 'n' Cheese with Broiled Tomatoes
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Chicken and Dumplings
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Orange Chicken Fingers
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Roasted Salmon With Shallot Grapefruit Sauce
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Bobby's Baked Tilapia
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Vegetable Frittata
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Chicken Fingers with Curried Ketchup
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Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Mint Chimichurri
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Spaghetti or Not
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Spring Chicken Salad
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Tilapia Masala with Rice
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Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub
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Spicy Kale and Corn Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Black Rice Risotto
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Grilled Chicken with Roasted Kale
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Weeknight Two-Bean Chili
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Chicken Pot-au-Feu
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Middle Eastern-Style Chicken, Veggies and Rice
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Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi
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Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joes
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Homemade Frozen Chicken Fingers
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Baked Tilapia with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce
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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil and Salmon
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Steak and Tabbouleh Salad
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Squash and Spinach Lasagna
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Mini Meatloaves
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BLT Pasta Skillet
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Chicken and Rice Paprikash Casserole
The classic Hungarian dish becomes a one-dish dinner in this healthier take, which is made with skinless chicken breasts and brown rice. A dollop of reduced-fat sour cream goes on top.
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Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Potatoes
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Pasta with Broccoli-Walnut Pesto
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Giada's Salmon Baked in Foil
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Roasted Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Salsa
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Frozen Fish Sticks
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Steak-Peppercorn Salad
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Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Zucchini Ribbons
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Ricotta-Spinach Tacos
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Ellie's Peach Chicken
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Skillet Pork and Peppers
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Mini Skillet Meatloaves
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Giada's Beef Stew
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Sweet and Sour Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
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Bean-Kale Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges
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Steak Frites with Herb Mustard
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Cheesy Meatloaf with Green Quinoa
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Pork and Cabbage with Wild Rice and Spiced Apples
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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto
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Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce
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Garden Vegetable Soup
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Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
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Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
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Pork Tenderloin with Corn Panzanella Salad and Yogurt with Mango
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Whole-Grain, Bean and Turkey Cassoulet
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Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing
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Grits with Bacon and Beans
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Tuna Avocado Open-Faced Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw and Five-Spice Oranges
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Turkey with Ancho-Orange Sauce
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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw and Brown Sugar Pineapple
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Whole-Grain Greek Meatloaf
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Salmon with Lentils
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Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce
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Salmon with Baby Artichokes
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Lentil Vegetable Soup
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Bobby's Vegetable Meatloaf With Balsamic Glaze
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Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken
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Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs
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Chicken with Mango Barbecue Sauce
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Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Chicken and Fig Salad
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Slow-Cooker Brisket Sandwiches
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Sirloin with Teriyaki Broth
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Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with Hummus, Arugula and Goat Cheese
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Salmon Hash
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Detox Soup
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Lentil and Orzo Salad with Roasted Cauliflower, Chard and Herbs
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Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta with Green Peas, Snap Peas and Spinach
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Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
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Berbere-Roasted Hake with Cool Bean Salad
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Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
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Sesame-Lemon Chicken
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Apple-Honey Drumsticks
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Mexican Chicken Stew
Leftover rotisserie chicken makes this delicious stew a quick-fix meal.
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Broccoli-Cheddar Pockets
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Risotto with Bacon and Kale
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