70 Best Healthy Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family
Most of these meals can be made in 30 minutes or less!
Sometimes a healthy dinner idea can be hard to whip up. Throwing on a pot of mac 'n' cheese or grilling up a juicy steak are pretty incredible and speedy ways to get dinner on the table — but trying to incorporate more veggies in that p.m. meal can prove tricky. No fear: We rounded up our best healthy dinner recipes so you'll have no shortage of options when it comes to nutritious, delicious and totally satisfying meals.
Looking to incorporate more healthy recipes for two in your routine or lighten up dinnertime with some low-calorie meals, we've got options. Look no further for flavorful and nourishing mains, vibrant, hearty salads, healthy chicken dinners, tacos, pasta, rice bowls and so much more. Nothing is off-limits! Plus, a lot of these recipes can work if you are looking for a healthier lunch option.
Curious how to make a healthy dinner the whole family will love? Pack in produce, including fruit and non-starchy veg that boost nutrients, rather than cutting portion sizes or eliminating your favorite foods. Also opt for whole grains and lean protein sources (fish, chicken breast and eggs, included!).
Many of these meals are made with budget-friendly ingredients like healthy canned foods and frozen vegetables. We also made sure to feature dishes that fit into a variety of diets, which include vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes and gluten-free dinners. They all have one thing in common, though: These recipes make it easy (and tasty!) to eat healthier. Now, who's hungry!?
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
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Becca Miller (she/her) has been working in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen since 2018, where she researches and writes about tasty recipes, food trends and top cooking tools. She graduated from NYU with a liberal arts degree focusing on creative writing. She makes killer scrambled eggs, enjoys a glass of un-oaked chardonnay and takes pride in her love of reality television.
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