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This summer, elevate your dinner menu with these healthy and delicious meals. These recipes have made a great impression on our readers, with all of them having secured 5-star reviews. You’ll want to try options like our Eggplant Gyros and Zucchini Frittata for a mouthwatering dinner perfect for a warm summer evening!

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Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl

Chickpea & quinoa grain bowl in a white shallow bowl, with a fork on the left side

It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!

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Eggplant Gyros

03of 15Zucchini FrittataA frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.View Recipe

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Zucchini Frittata

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A frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.

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Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Rice Bowl

How to Make Cuban Cauliflower

05of 15Shrimp Lettuce WrapsPhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker VinesEnjoy these shrimp lettuce wraps filled with crisp veggies and juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend gathering. Sambal oelek, a spicy chile paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or omit it to adjust the heat to your liking.View Recipe

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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines

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Enjoy these shrimp lettuce wraps filled with crisp veggies and juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and soy sauce. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend gathering. Sambal oelek, a spicy chile paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or omit it to adjust the heat to your liking.

06of 15Cauliflower NachosEnjoy a healthy vegetarian spin on nachos with this recipe that’s loaded with vegetables (thanks in part to roasted cauliflower standing in for chips) and protein-packed beans, and a lot more fiber. These baked cauliflower nachos, piled with guacamole, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo and avocado, are great as a light and summery dinner.View Recipe

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Cauliflower Nachos

Cauliflower Nachos

Enjoy a healthy vegetarian spin on nachos with this recipe that’s loaded with vegetables (thanks in part to roasted cauliflower standing in for chips) and protein-packed beans, and a lot more fiber. These baked cauliflower nachos, piled with guacamole, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo and avocado, are great as a light and summery dinner.

07of 15Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus.View Recipe

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Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus

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These healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus.

08of 15Grilled Lime Chicken & Steak with Herb & Arugula SaladThis recipe involves one of our favorite make-ahead hacks: let the chicken and steak marinate in reverse. In this recipe, you’ll pour a punchy, citrusy dressing over the meat right after it leaves the grill, so it soaks up the bright vinaigrette as it cools. Better yet, reverse-marinating keeps the grilled meat from drying out, even when kept in the fridge overnight.View Recipe

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Grilled Lime Chicken & Steak with Herb & Arugula Salad

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This recipe involves one of our favorite make-ahead hacks: let the chicken and steak marinate in reverse. In this recipe, you’ll pour a punchy, citrusy dressing over the meat right after it leaves the grill, so it soaks up the bright vinaigrette as it cools. Better yet, reverse-marinating keeps the grilled meat from drying out, even when kept in the fridge overnight.

09of 15Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & OnionsCook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.View Recipe

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Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & Onions

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Cook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.

10of 15Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & ApricotsToasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.View Recipe

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Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots

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Toasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.

11of 15Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe

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Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl

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With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.

12of 15Green Goddess Grain BowlThis healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.View Recipe

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Green Goddess Grain Bowl

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This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.

13of 15Ratatouille with White Beans & PolentaTons of lightly cooked vegetables combine with white beans in this hearty vegetarian dinner recipe. It can also be served over bread, like bruschetta.View Recipe

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Ratatouille with White Beans & Polenta

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Tons of lightly cooked vegetables combine with white beans in this hearty vegetarian dinner recipe. It can also be served over bread, like bruschetta.

14of 15Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano PepperWho says vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this stuffed zucchini recipe with poblano pepper, black beans, and corn.View Recipe

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Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper

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Who says vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this stuffed zucchini recipe with poblano pepper, black beans, and corn.

15of 15Simple Grilled Salmon & VegetablesGrilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.View Recipe

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

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Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.

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