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These healthy dinner recipes for two are ready in 30 minutes or less, so they’re perfect for making on busy weeknights. And they make just enough, without a lot of leftovers, which is especially good when storing food is not ideal or an option, like when you’re heading out of town for a few days. Try recipes like Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers for a tasty and satisfying dinner.While these recipes are created for two people, they’re great for one person when you might want only one serving of leftovers for the next day. Some of these would make a great lunch, too. Whether you’re cooking for two or want leftovers for one, these tasty recipes are worth adding to your weekly meal rotation.
These healthy dinner recipes for two are ready in 30 minutes or less, so they’re perfect for making on busy weeknights. And they make just enough, without a lot of leftovers, which is especially good when storing food is not ideal or an option, like when you’re heading out of town for a few days. Try recipes like Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers for a tasty and satisfying dinner.
While these recipes are created for two people, they’re great for one person when you might want only one serving of leftovers for the next day. Some of these would make a great lunch, too. Whether you’re cooking for two or want leftovers for one, these tasty recipes are worth adding to your weekly meal rotation.
01of 28Miso Vegetable SoupView RecipeTofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that’s substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied.
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Miso Vegetable Soup
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Tofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that’s substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied.
02of 28Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango QuinoaView RecipeIn this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
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Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango Quinoa
In this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
03of 28Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.
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Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers
Sharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.
04of 28Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish RubView RecipeA crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
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Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish Rub
A crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
05of 28Lobster RavioliView RecipeWho says a quick, easy dinner can’t feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s quick enough for every day but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine’s Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy.
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Lobster Ravioli
Who says a quick, easy dinner can’t feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s quick enough for every day but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine’s Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy.
06of 28Chicken SaltimboccaView RecipeThis healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.
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Chicken Saltimbocca
This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.
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California Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Penne with Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
09of 28Udon Noodle BowlView RecipeThis vegetarian udon noodle bowl can be ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a perfect weeknight meal, quick and incredibly satisfying.
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Udon Noodle Bowl
This vegetarian udon noodle bowl can be ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a perfect weeknight meal, quick and incredibly satisfying.
10of 28Easy Vegetarian Taco SaladView RecipeTaco salad doesn’t always have to contain beef—this 15-minute version uses tofu or black bean crumbles, which taste delicious and offer up a healthy dose of protein. This vegetarian meal is so tasty that even meat-only eaters won’t miss the beef.
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Easy Vegetarian Taco Salad
Taco salad doesn’t always have to contain beef—this 15-minute version uses tofu or black bean crumbles, which taste delicious and offer up a healthy dose of protein. This vegetarian meal is so tasty that even meat-only eaters won’t miss the beef.
11of 28Salmon Potato CakesView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay ClarkeThese crispy salmon potato cakes come together quickly when you use shortcut ingredients like canned salmon and frozen hash browns. Serve these cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of leafy greens.
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Salmon Potato Cakes
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke
These crispy salmon potato cakes come together quickly when you use shortcut ingredients like canned salmon and frozen hash browns. Serve these cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of leafy greens.
12of 28Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and OnionsView RecipeThis quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions
This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!
13of 28Pasta e Fagioli with Instant Ramen NoodlesView RecipeQuick sautéed vegetables, canned tomatoes, dried oregano and canned beans transform ramen noodle soup mix into this classic Italian favorite in minutes. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.
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Pasta e Fagioli with Instant Ramen Noodles
Quick sautéed vegetables, canned tomatoes, dried oregano and canned beans transform ramen noodle soup mix into this classic Italian favorite in minutes. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.
14of 28Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream SauceView RecipeThe secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.
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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce
The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.
15of 28Air-Fryer ScallopsView RecipeA quick and impressive dinner, scallops turn succulent and tender in the air fryer. The lemon-herb sauce drizzled on top is the perfect way to bring zest to each bite.
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Air-Fryer Scallops
A quick and impressive dinner, scallops turn succulent and tender in the air fryer. The lemon-herb sauce drizzled on top is the perfect way to bring zest to each bite.
16of 28Smoked Salmon Salad NiçoiseView RecipeThis twist on a classic Niçoise salad uses smoked salmon in place of tuna and adds extra vegetables in place of hard-boiled eggs and olives.
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Smoked Salmon Salad Niçoise
This twist on a classic Niçoise salad uses smoked salmon in place of tuna and adds extra vegetables in place of hard-boiled eggs and olives.
17of 28Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoIn this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesanto serve two instead of four.
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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for Two
Brie Passano
In this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesanto serve two instead of four.
18of 28Air Fryer Fish CakesView RecipeTypically deep-fried, these tasty air-fryer fish cakes get a little zip from sweet chili sauce and fresh cilantro. The squeeze of lime at the end brings everything together perfectly, so don’t skip it.
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Air Fryer Fish Cakes
Typically deep-fried, these tasty air-fryer fish cakes get a little zip from sweet chili sauce and fresh cilantro. The squeeze of lime at the end brings everything together perfectly, so don’t skip it.
19of 28Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed GreensView RecipeProtein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.
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Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.
20of 28Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with ChickenView RecipeIn this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite, we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that’s ready in 10 minutes.
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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken
In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite, we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that’s ready in 10 minutes.
21of 283-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash with Chicken SausageView RecipeCarolyn A. Hodges, R.D.Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.
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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash with Chicken Sausage
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.
22of 28Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted CauliflowerView RecipeYou can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can’t find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.
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Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower
You can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can’t find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.
23of 28Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke HeartsView RecipePhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay ClarkeThis hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke
This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
24of 28Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoSun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: The oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.
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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two
Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: The oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.
25of 28Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley PestoView RecipeWe love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.
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Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto
We love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.
26of 28Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoThis healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popularCreamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimpto serve two instead of four.
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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two
This healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popularCreamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimpto serve two instead of four.
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Spring Green Frittata
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3 Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas
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