Health Easy Dinner Ideas

Your meals doesn’t necessarily need to be expensive, but they are meant to be healthy across different meal period, from breakfast to dinner, should be packed with healthy and nutritious food.

Making a choice of a meal can be difficult but choosing a healthy meal can be somewhat challenging. We would be taking you across different kinds of dinner ideas that are simple and easy.

Dinner Ideas

1. Skinny FETTUCCINE Alfredo

Pastas are the absolute go to for dinners and they can never go wrong. They are very affordable, delicious and healthy.

Skinny fettucine alfredo is a type of meal made with pasta. It is one of the most popular, rich, creamy, and enjoyable pasta recipe in the world.

The Italian dish is made skinny with less or light alfredo sauce and still remains very creamy and delicious. If you have not tried this dish, then I would say that you are missing a lot.

And if you have tried it but don’t know how to prepare it yourself, here is our signature recipe for you try out

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces fettuccine or any pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin oil
• 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 2-3 tablespoons of all purpose flour
• 1 cup of chicken stock/broth
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of low fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoon of Greek yoghurt(optional)

Instructions:

• Add water to a cooking pot, add your pasta, and cook till is al dente(cook till is firm to the bite) following the package direction. After cooking, drain pasta and keep in a separate bowl
• In a separate pan under medium heat, add your olive oil, stir fry until it becomes golden brown and fragrant. Sprinkle some flour and stir.
• Add the chicken broth slowly and proportionally, combine until it becomes smooth. Add your milk and mix thoroughly until you get a smooth and thick consistency. leave for 2 minutes to cook.
• When mixture has cooked properly, reduce the heat to medium heat, then add your parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt to taste. cook until until cheese is melted and everything to properly combined.
• Add your pasta to the alfredo sauce and serve. Prep time for this meal is about 15-20 mins.

2. Tex-Mex Chicken Meatballs

Try tasting this Tex-Mex chicken meatballs, packaged and seasoned with lots of veggies and chili, they are so lovely and delicious.

The sauce is so rich, healthy, and flavorful, and you serve with rice or tortilla, or even as appetizers.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 egg
• Chopped onion and garlic
• 1/2 tsp of salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
• 1/2 cup of corn meal or bread crumbs

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven at 400 degrees
• In a separate bowl, mix the chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, and salt and combine thoroughly.
• In small portions, roll the mixture into shape of meatballs.
• Place the meatballs on a baking pan with a baking sheet or aluminum foil
• Bake for like 15-20 minutes until you see your meatballs golden and firm.
• You can served this with tomato sauce or any kind of sauce you prefer.

3. Spiced Salmon And Tomato Traybake

This is another dinner idea for you and your loved ones. packed with lots of healthy veggies and salmon. It is quick and easy to make with mild and ravishing flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 red onion, sliced
• 200ml of water
• 200g of cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp mild curry paste
• 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 skinless salmon fillets
• 1 large or 2 small naan breads
• 2 tbsp fat-free yogurt
• lemon wedges and a few coriander leaves, to serve (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 150-200C.
• Throw in your tomatoes, onion, curry paste, and chickpeas.
• Add in 200ml of water and roast for 15 minutes until onions and tomatoes are tender.
• Stir and season thoroughly, and then brush the remaining curry paste over the fish fillets and season properly.
• Nestle the salmon into the veg in the tin and roast for about 7-10 mins, till is well cooked.
• Warm the naan breads by placing them directly on the oven rack below the roasting tin.
• Divide the warmed naan breads into wedges.
• Lastly, swirl the yogurt into the veg in the tin, and serve with the naan wedges for dunking, with little coriander leaves sprinkled over. If you prefer, you can also include the lemon wedges.

4. Roasted Mushrooms and Radicchio

This dish is delicious, light and rich in nutrients and packaged with lots of health benefits. It is the combination both mushrooms and radicchio .

The radicchio is a leafy vegetable which are low in calories and most used in Italian dishes. While the mushrooms are also low in calories and rich in fiber and vitamins. The combination of both the mushroom and the radicchio is a perfection, especially when its been roasted.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 packages fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup of olive oil, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 cups of sliced or shredded radicchio
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided(optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 6 shallots

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 450-500 degrees F.
• Put in your shallots.
• On a baking sheet, add a tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper and roast for about 10-15 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil to baking sheet and throw in your mushrooms, and properly combine. Make sure your shallots and mushrooms roast well until they become are tender, for about 20- 25 minutes. 
• After roasting, transfer mushrooms and shallots to a separate bowl. 
• Then add the radicchio, parsley, vinegar, and the last 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper to taste and combine thoroughly.

5. Buddha Bowl

I can guess what immediately comes to your mind once you see this dish named “buddha bowl”. Well, buddha bowl is not a religious dish, is not a dish made or eaten by Buddhist.

Buddha bowl is a vegetarian meal served in a bowl, packed with lots of tasty, colorful, and healthy veggies such as chickpeas, whole grains, proteins like beans, and lots more.

One of the most interesting thing about this dish is how you can be very creative and flexible with your ingredients.

The are different types of buddha bowl you can choose to prepare. Here is one basic recipe you can try , that can’t go wrong

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet peeled potato
• 2-3 tablespoon of extra virgin oil
• 1 medium or large sized onion
• 1/2 tsp of salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp of pepper
• 2-4 cups cooked brown rice
• 1/2 tsp of garlic and ginger powder
• 2 tablespoon peanut butter
• spinach

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400-450 degrees
• Prepare a baking sheet, throw in the peeled potatoes, and add onion, salt, and pepper seasoning to taste.
• Sprinkle a little bit of oil on the potatoes and bake or roast for about 20-25 minutes.
• Over medium heat, in a separate skillet , season chicken with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. boil until its properly cooked and ready, and heat a tablespoon of oil. This should would take about 8-10 minutes. Let it cool for some time, and then slice.
• In another separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the garlic, peanut butter, or any kind of sauce or mixture of your preference. you can add a little bit of oil to make the mixture smooth.
• Put the rice in a bowl, add the sweet potato mixture, chicken, and spinach. Dress it with some toppings or any other thing you wish to top it and serve.

6. Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup

Having a good soup is always enjoyable and satisfying and this soup promises both. The carrot and lentil soup is a healthy vegan soup. Not only is it easy to make but budget friendly.

This spiced carrot and lentil soup is very delicious, combined with lots of healthy and delicious vegan ingredients. This soup is actually one of my best.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1 diced onion
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 500-600 gram of carrot, chopped/diced
• 200 grams of lentils
• 1 tsp of turmeric
• 1 tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes

Instructions:

• Heat the olive oil and throw in some diced onions in a medium large cooking pan. Fry the onions for 5 minutes, until it softened and transparent.
• Add your garlic, dried red chili flakes, Garam Masala , cumin. and any other spices you choose. Stir properly and cook for just one minute, if exceeds a minute, your spices might burn.
• In a separate bowl under medium heat, add the chopped carrot, lentils, vegetable, salt and pepper. Allow to boil for about 20-30 minutes. You know its properly cooked until the carrot and lentils are soft and tender.
• Blend the soup in a blender until its completely smooth. You can add salt and pepper to taste at this point if its needed.
• To serve, you can use Greek yoghurt, bread or cilantro.

7. Stuffed Pepper Casserole

One unique thing about the stuffed pepper casserole that distinguish it from other casserole dish is that you don’t have to cook the pepper before they go into the oven.

And its packed with lots of rich ingredients and flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon of extra virgin oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium sized yellow onion, chopped
• 2 diced bell pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1 can (14-15-ounces )fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ cups beef broth/stock
• 1 (6-8oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°.Over medium heat, heat oil In a Dutch oven.
• Add the ground beef, with a spoon or spatula, separate and break the beef into pieces. Cook and stir frequently for about 5-7 minutes until its cooked properly.
• Now, throw in your pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and seasoning. Mix thoroughly for about a minute, until you get a fragrant from the spices.
• Add your tomato paste and cook, until you get an aroma, do this for about 2-4 minutes.
• Add the beef broth, and rice, then stir properly until it is well incorporated.
• After the rice and broth are mixed, increase the heat and leave to boil.
• After this, transfer to oven. Bake the rice for about 20-25 minutes. After baking, transfer the rice from the oven.
• Lastly, add your cheese, transfer back to oven, and bake for about 2-5 minutes until cheese is golden brown.

8. Garlicky Fried Rice With Crisp Pork

Everyone loves a good rice dish, and garlicky fried rice with crispy pork is no exception. It has an amazing recipe that so delicious and healthy. The garlic flavor integrated with the pork, its perfection itself.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil
• 300g minced pork
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced or chopped
• 80g chili bean sauce
• 1 bunch garlic chives, chopped
• 3-4 cups cooked jasmine rice or any long-grain rice
• Fried eggs, to serve

Instructions:

• In a large frying or sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside the garlic in a separate bowl using a spoon.
• Spread the pork in the garlic oil, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
• Add the chili bean sauce and cook for 2 minutes or until its caramelized.
• Mix your chives and rice and properly cook for 3 minutes or until its ready.
• To serve, top with fried eggs.

9. Classic Sesame Noodles With Chicken

This dish is one of the best and fastest meal you can make during dinners.

Classic sesame noodles with chicken is light, low carb with lots veggies incorporated with chicken. It is an absolute favorite for lots of people and it is also healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti, ramen or Udon noodles
• 3 Tbsp toasted (dark) sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 8 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• carrots and any other veggies of your preference

Instructions:

• Cook the spaghetti/noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package directions.
• After boiling, drain, and transfer noodles to a separate large bowl.
• Mix sesame oil, scallions, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a fry pan. Heat over medium heat and cook for 15-20 seconds.
• Remove from heat after cooking and stir in the soy sauce and ketchup.
• Add the mixture to the noodles, combine with chicken, carrots, and any other veggies, and properly combine everything.

10. Keto Mac & Cheese

If you are on any diet like keto diet or any other type of diet, pastas and the classical or normal mac and cheese is a complete turn off in your diet but with this version of mac and cheese, you would can be less worried about messing up your dieting.

keto mac and cheese is also very creamy, tasty, and with healthy and delicious ingredients. This is one of my favorite, and I believe with this recipe, this dish can also be a favorite of yours.

Ingredients:

• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup of whipped cream, heavy cream or wholemilk
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp of salt to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 4 cups shredded cheddar
• 3-6 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 tsp of ground pepper
• 1/4 garlic powder

For Toppings:

• 4 oz pork rinds, crushed
• 1 tablespoon melted butter or extra virgin oil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 375˚F.
• Put the cauliflower in a separate pot, add your oil, and also a pinch of salt to taste.
• Spread the cauliflower in a pan and roast for about 40 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
• Over medium heat, in a large pot, heat the cream.
• Reduce the heat and add the cheese, then stir until melted.
• Remove from heat, add your seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then mix in the roasted cauliflower.
• In a separate bowl, add pork rinds, Parmesan, and oil. Spread the mixture over cauliflower and cheese.
• For 15-20 minutes, bake until its golden.

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Conclusion

Dinner is one of the most important meal to have in a day, so its important that every meal you have as a dinner should be light and healthy.

However, if you have any questions regarding to this article, do well to drop it in the comment section below.