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Do you want to spend only 20 minutes in the kitchen before enjoying a delicious and nutrient-rich dinner? These dinner recipes—like Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, and Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata—will make that a reality! Each dish islow in caloriesand has at least15 grams of proteinper serving to help you feel full and satisfied. And since they boast such quick cook times, you’ll have plenty of time to spare enjoying a relaxing evening.
01of 20Salmon Tacos with Pineapple SalsaAn easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.View Recipe
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Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
An easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.
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02of 20Bean & Veggie Taco BowlSimple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!View Recipe
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Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl
Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!
03of 20Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini FrittataThis vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette.View Recipe
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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette.
04of 20One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta PastaA little bit of Sunday meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish pasta recipe. The pasta is cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge to use for meals all week, but any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand will do. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.View Recipe
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One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta
A little bit of Sunday meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish pasta recipe. The pasta is cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge to use for meals all week, but any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand will do. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.
05of 20BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb CouscousIn the U.S., dry whole-wheat couscous has been partially cooked, making it a quick-cooking (5 minutes!) whole-grain weeknight dinner champ. And when you buy peeled shrimp, plus a bag of pre-chopped kale and bottled barbecue sauce, the savings in prep time helps to get this healthy dinner done in a jiff.View Recipe
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BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous
In the U.S., dry whole-wheat couscous has been partially cooked, making it a quick-cooking (5 minutes!) whole-grain weeknight dinner champ. And when you buy peeled shrimp, plus a bag of pre-chopped kale and bottled barbecue sauce, the savings in prep time helps to get this healthy dinner done in a jiff.
06of 20Old Bay Salmon with Lemony Mashed PeasCooking butter until it browns adds a toasty, nutty flavor to this easy skillet salmon recipe. Here it gives Old Bay-rubbed salmon a chef-worthy finish—not bad for 20 minutes!View Recipe
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Old Bay Salmon with Lemony Mashed Peas
Cooking butter until it browns adds a toasty, nutty flavor to this easy skillet salmon recipe. Here it gives Old Bay-rubbed salmon a chef-worthy finish—not bad for 20 minutes!
07of 20Walnut-Rosemary Crusted SalmonPhotography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe GrecoSalmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy baked salmon with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes for dinner winner.View Recipe
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Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco
Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy baked salmon with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes for dinner winner.
08of 20Sweet & Sour Chicken with BroccoliIn less time than it takes to order takeout, you can have this saucy dish on the table. Toasted ramen noodles make for a tasty, crunchy topping.View Recipe
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Sweet & Sour Chicken with Broccoli
In less time than it takes to order takeout, you can have this saucy dish on the table. Toasted ramen noodles make for a tasty, crunchy topping.
09of 20Green Salad with Edamame & BeetsKatie WebsterThis big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you’re not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.View Recipe
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Green Salad with Edamame & Beets
Katie Webster
This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you’re not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.
10of 20Veggie 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
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.
11of 20Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & EscaroleThis restaurant-worthy steak dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.View Recipe
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Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole
This restaurant-worthy steak dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.
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Penne with Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
13of 20Greens Salad with Baked Tofu & Honey-Mustard VinaigretteThis plant-based main-dish salad packs a powerful punch of greens, nutrients and flavor. Add plant-based protein with baked tofu, which has a firm texture that is well suited to salads and sandwiches. The vinaigrette rounds out the dish with a tangy-sweet kick.View Recipe
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Greens Salad with Baked Tofu & Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
This plant-based main-dish salad packs a powerful punch of greens, nutrients and flavor. Add plant-based protein with baked tofu, which has a firm texture that is well suited to salads and sandwiches. The vinaigrette rounds out the dish with a tangy-sweet kick.
14of 20Mushroom Ravioli & Chicken PiccataHere we combine mushrooms, ravioli and chicken with a lemon-caper sauce for an easy dinner that will remind you of chicken piccata.View Recipe
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Mushroom Ravioli & Chicken Piccata
Here we combine mushrooms, ravioli and chicken with a lemon-caper sauce for an easy dinner that will remind you of chicken piccata.
15of 20Quick Shrimp PuttanescaBecause refrigerated fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, this Italian-inspired pasta dish will be on the table lickety-split! Puttanesca, traditionally made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and garlic, gets shrimp here for extra protein, and artichoke hearts to boost the vegetable servings (and the fiber!).View Recipe
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Quick Shrimp Puttanesca
Because refrigerated fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, this Italian-inspired pasta dish will be on the table lickety-split! Puttanesca, traditionally made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and garlic, gets shrimp here for extra protein, and artichoke hearts to boost the vegetable servings (and the fiber!).
16of 20Teriyaki-Glazed Cod with Cauliflower RiceThis recipe comes together fast with just three ingredients you can always have on hand in your freezer and fridge. Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.View Recipe
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Teriyaki-Glazed Cod with Cauliflower Rice
This recipe comes together fast with just three ingredients you can always have on hand in your freezer and fridge. Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.
17of 20Sesame-Ginger Chicken SaladKeeping cooked chicken and prepared sesame-ginger dressing on hand means this healthy main-dish salad comes together in a snap.View Recipe
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Sesame-Ginger Chicken Salad
Keeping cooked chicken and prepared sesame-ginger dressing on hand means this healthy main-dish salad comes together in a snap.
18of 20Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Summer VegetablesThis creamy and delicious summery twist on fettuccine Alfredo, packed with green beans and summer squash, is sure to become your new favorite pasta meal.View Recipe
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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Summer Vegetables
This creamy and delicious summery twist on fettuccine Alfredo, packed with green beans and summer squash, is sure to become your new favorite pasta meal.
19of 20Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew SauceThis vibrant grain bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department or pick up a can near other canned beans.View Recipe
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Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce
This vibrant grain bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department or pick up a can near other canned beans.
20of 20BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage SlawThis zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend.View Recipe
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BBQ Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
This zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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