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Summer is here, and these dinner recipes embrace the season’s fresh flavors—think corn, pineapple, tomatoes, zucchini and more. From grilling staples to easy one-pot cooking, these delicious dishes are also well-suited for preparing with the warmer weather. Recipes like our Grilled Shrimp Tostadas and Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes are healthy and tasty choices you’ll want to make this June.
01of 30Grilled Shrimp TostadasView RecipeJason DonnellyGrilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don’t steam.
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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas
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Jason Donnelly
Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don’t steam.
02of 30Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes Is an Easy, 5-Ingredient DinnerView RecipeAli RedmondThis sheet-pan lemon-pepper chicken with broccoli and tomatoes offers a blend of vitamin-rich vegetables, a healthy dose of fiber, and lean protein to fill your plate. Lemon pepper seasons the dish, adding brightness and spice.
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Sheet-Pan Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes Is an Easy, 5-Ingredient Dinner
Ali Redmond
This sheet-pan lemon-pepper chicken with broccoli and tomatoes offers a blend of vitamin-rich vegetables, a healthy dose of fiber, and lean protein to fill your plate. Lemon pepper seasons the dish, adding brightness and spice.
03of 30Hawaiian Steak Fajitas with Grilled Pineapple SalsaView RecipePrepeeled pineapple, presliced peppers and onions and fresh pico de gallo help this quick, healthy dinner recipe come together in a flash. Chicken tenders are a good substitute for the steak if you prefer. Blend up some margaritas and call it a party.
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Hawaiian Steak Fajitas with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Prepeeled pineapple, presliced peppers and onions and fresh pico de gallo help this quick, healthy dinner recipe come together in a flash. Chicken tenders are a good substitute for the steak if you prefer. Blend up some margaritas and call it a party.
04of 30One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & SalsaView RecipeThis one-pot dinner is like a deconstructed burrito bowl–especially when topped with salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a cool, creamy accent. You can also enjoy it as a meal on its own, or as a vegetarian taco or burrito filling or a side dish on taco night.
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One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa
This one-pot dinner is like a deconstructed burrito bowl–especially when topped with salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a cool, creamy accent. You can also enjoy it as a meal on its own, or as a vegetarian taco or burrito filling or a side dish on taco night.
05of 30Tuna PokeView RecipePoke (pronounced poke-ay), a Hawaiian word meaning “to chop” or “to cut,” refers to a traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish in a simple, soy-based sauce with punchy seasonings like toasted sesame and chopped scallion greens. These tuna poke bowls feature seasoned brown rice and fresh veggies for a healthy, satisfying meal packed with protein and fiber.
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Tuna Poke
Poke (pronounced poke-ay), a Hawaiian word meaning “to chop” or “to cut,” refers to a traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish in a simple, soy-based sauce with punchy seasonings like toasted sesame and chopped scallion greens. These tuna poke bowls feature seasoned brown rice and fresh veggies for a healthy, satisfying meal packed with protein and fiber.
06of 30Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxThis grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
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Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Jacob Fox
This grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
07of 30Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
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Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
08of 30Grilled Sausage, Peppers & Onions with Herb VinaigretteView RecipeJohnny AutryAdding a bright parsley-tarragon vinaigrette brings fresh flair to sausage and peppers. Serve with some crusty bread to sop it all up.
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Grilled Sausage, Peppers & Onions with Herb Vinaigrette
Johnny Autry
Adding a bright parsley-tarragon vinaigrette brings fresh flair to sausage and peppers. Serve with some crusty bread to sop it all up.
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Black Bean Fajita Skillet
10of 30Cornmeal-Crusted Shrimp with Corn & OkraView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine KeelyCoating shrimp in buttermilk, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning not only gives them a tangy, spicy flavor, it also helps the cornmeal stick to form a crispy crust.
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Cornmeal-Crusted Shrimp with Corn & Okra
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely
Coating shrimp in buttermilk, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning not only gives them a tangy, spicy flavor, it also helps the cornmeal stick to form a crispy crust.
11of 30Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped FetaView RecipeJohnny & Charlotte AutryChickpeas add fiber to this blended burger, but the real joy here is the light and fluffy feta sauce that tops the whole shebang.
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Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta
Johnny & Charlotte Autry
Chickpeas add fiber to this blended burger, but the real joy here is the light and fluffy feta sauce that tops the whole shebang.
12of 30Greek Stuffed EggplantView RecipeThis Greek-inspired stuffed eggplant is filled with veggies and flavors of the Mediterranean. The dish is easy to pull together and the addition of cumin gives it a sweet, earthy note.
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Greek Stuffed Eggplant
This Greek-inspired stuffed eggplant is filled with veggies and flavors of the Mediterranean. The dish is easy to pull together and the addition of cumin gives it a sweet, earthy note.
13of 30Grilled Steak Salad with Corn, Cucumbers & Sweet Onion Dressing Is Peak Summer PerfectionView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstGrilled onion does double duty in this quick, summery steak salad. Its sweet and smoky flavor is blended into the dressing, and the leftover wedges flavor the salad itself alongside grilled corn and sliced steak. Use a grill basket to grill the onions so they don’t fall through the gaps between the grill grates.
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Grilled Steak Salad with Corn, Cucumbers & Sweet Onion Dressing Is Peak Summer Perfection
Grilled onion does double duty in this quick, summery steak salad. Its sweet and smoky flavor is blended into the dressing, and the leftover wedges flavor the salad itself alongside grilled corn and sliced steak. Use a grill basket to grill the onions so they don’t fall through the gaps between the grill grates.
14of 30Zucchini Pizza CasseroleView RecipeGot a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don’t overload the crust or it will be too wet.
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Got a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don’t overload the crust or it will be too wet.
15of 3030-Minute Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn & Pepper SalsaView RecipeSara HaasA honey-and-chipotle glaze gives this roasted salmon a sweet and spicy kick. If you have time, consider grilling or broiling the corn for a few minutes for additional flavor. Short on time? Thawed frozen corn can be used in place of fresh.
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30-Minute Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn & Pepper Salsa
Sara Haas
A honey-and-chipotle glaze gives this roasted salmon a sweet and spicy kick. If you have time, consider grilling or broiling the corn for a few minutes for additional flavor. Short on time? Thawed frozen corn can be used in place of fresh.
16of 30Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & TomatoesView RecipeGreg DuPreeThis quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
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Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes
Greg DuPree
This quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
17of 30Low-Carb Chicken & Cheddar Lettuce WrapsView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis fresh, crunchy wrap sandwich is brimming with vegetables, yet still delivers a satisfying amount of protein thanks to the chicken and cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce is what keeps this wrap sandwich ultra low in carbs (just 4 grams per serving). The hardest part of this 10-minute recipe is rolling the sandwich, but our parchment paper trick makes it infinitely simpler.
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Low-Carb Chicken & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Jennifer Causey
This fresh, crunchy wrap sandwich is brimming with vegetables, yet still delivers a satisfying amount of protein thanks to the chicken and cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce is what keeps this wrap sandwich ultra low in carbs (just 4 grams per serving). The hardest part of this 10-minute recipe is rolling the sandwich, but our parchment paper trick makes it infinitely simpler.
18of 305-Ingredient Pistachio-Crusted Halibut Is Ready in 20 MinutesView RecipeAli RedmondA layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6, a nutrient important for blood sugar regulation. We like the firm texture and mild flavor of halibut, but cod, haddock or tilapia can be used in its place.
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5-Ingredient Pistachio-Crusted Halibut Is Ready in 20 Minutes
A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6, a nutrient important for blood sugar regulation. We like the firm texture and mild flavor of halibut, but cod, haddock or tilapia can be used in its place.
19of 30Caprese Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeWe’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
We’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
20of 30Blackberry BBQ Pork Chops with Collards & CornView RecipeSteaming corn right on top of the collards saves time and dirties fewer pots in this easy dinner recipe. Skip bottled BBQ sauce and mash blackberries with some pantry staples to yield a finger-licking-good barbecue sauce for the juicy pork chops. To make it even faster, grab a bag of prechopped collards from the produce section.
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Blackberry BBQ Pork Chops with Collards & Corn
Steaming corn right on top of the collards saves time and dirties fewer pots in this easy dinner recipe. Skip bottled BBQ sauce and mash blackberries with some pantry staples to yield a finger-licking-good barbecue sauce for the juicy pork chops. To make it even faster, grab a bag of prechopped collards from the produce section.
21of 30Vegetarian Tacos with Zucchini & CornView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThese fresh vegetarian tacos with zucchini and corn take advantage of summer’s best produce. The chipotle-infused refried beans add a layer of heat. For vegan tacos, skip the queso fresco and add chopped avocado in its place.
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Vegetarian Tacos with Zucchini & Corn
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
These fresh vegetarian tacos with zucchini and corn take advantage of summer’s best produce. The chipotle-infused refried beans add a layer of heat. For vegan tacos, skip the queso fresco and add chopped avocado in its place.
22of 30Sheet-Pan Shrimp, Pineapple & Peppers with RiceView RecipeGreg DupreeThis incredibly easy seafood dinner uses fresh pineapple and a teriyaki-style sauce a sweet-and-tangy flavor profile. The pineapple also concentrates as it bakes and helps keep the rice mixture from becoming too dry. Rather than spreading the rice to the far edges of the sheet pan, keep it closer to the center and layer the vegetables and shrimp on top. This way their juices seep right into the rice, and the teriyaki drizzle coats every bite.
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp, Pineapple & Peppers with Rice
Greg Dupree
This incredibly easy seafood dinner uses fresh pineapple and a teriyaki-style sauce a sweet-and-tangy flavor profile. The pineapple also concentrates as it bakes and helps keep the rice mixture from becoming too dry. Rather than spreading the rice to the far edges of the sheet pan, keep it closer to the center and layer the vegetables and shrimp on top. This way their juices seep right into the rice, and the teriyaki drizzle coats every bite.
23of 30Chicken Casserole with Pineapple, Peppers & RiceView RecipePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy MilaPrecooked brown rice adds a boost of protein and fiber to this healthy casserole—versions of which are sometimes called “Hawaiian Chicken”—while also saving prep time. Pineapple and red bell pepper provide color throughout the dish and lend a sweet flavor to counterbalance the fresh ginger and soy sauce.
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Chicken Casserole with Pineapple, Peppers & Rice
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
Precooked brown rice adds a boost of protein and fiber to this healthy casserole—versions of which are sometimes called “Hawaiian Chicken”—while also saving prep time. Pineapple and red bell pepper provide color throughout the dish and lend a sweet flavor to counterbalance the fresh ginger and soy sauce.
24of 30Cherry Tomato & Garlic PastaView RecipeThis easy and healthy cherry tomato pasta recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep, so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. Cooking garlic cloves whole and then mashing them into the sauce not only saves time, it creates a mellow garlic flavor that melds seamlessly into the silky burst cherry tomatoes.
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Cherry Tomato & Garlic Pasta
This easy and healthy cherry tomato pasta recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep, so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. Cooking garlic cloves whole and then mashing them into the sauce not only saves time, it creates a mellow garlic flavor that melds seamlessly into the silky burst cherry tomatoes.
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Padma Lakshmi’s Beef Shawarma with Beet Yogurt Sauce
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Copycat McDonald’s Southwest Salad
27of 30Sheet-Pan Portobello FajitasView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThese veggie-packed sheet-pan portobello fajitas are well-seasoned with a smoky spice blend and served with a zesty avocado-yogurt crema. Top them with your favorite garnishes for an easy vegetarian dinner.
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Sheet-Pan Portobello Fajitas
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
These veggie-packed sheet-pan portobello fajitas are well-seasoned with a smoky spice blend and served with a zesty avocado-yogurt crema. Top them with your favorite garnishes for an easy vegetarian dinner.
28of 30Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Blackberry MustardView RecipeTossing chicken tenders with cornmeal gives these chicken nuggets great crunch without deep-frying. Blackberries (or raspberries, if you prefer) combined with whole-grain mustard make for a sweet-and-savory dipping sauce. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and carrots.
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Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Blackberry Mustard
Tossing chicken tenders with cornmeal gives these chicken nuggets great crunch without deep-frying. Blackberries (or raspberries, if you prefer) combined with whole-grain mustard make for a sweet-and-savory dipping sauce. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and carrots.
29of 30Beet BurgersView RecipeThis sophisticated beet burger recipe tastes better than most restaurant veggie burgers. Maybe that’s because its creator taught at the New England Culinary Institute before joining a school nutrition program. Recipe adapted from Dave Horner, food service chief of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District in Vermont.
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Beet Burgers
This sophisticated beet burger recipe tastes better than most restaurant veggie burgers. Maybe that’s because its creator taught at the New England Culinary Institute before joining a school nutrition program. Recipe adapted from Dave Horner, food service chief of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District in Vermont.
30of 30Chicken PizzaView RecipeJohnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton CarlChicken, sweet Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, and sliced red bell pepper are just a few of the ingredients we used to dress this dish up this homemade chicken pizza.
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Chicken Pizza
Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Chicken, sweet Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, and sliced red bell pepper are just a few of the ingredients we used to dress this dish up this homemade chicken pizza.
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