Need dinnertime inspiration? Try this list of 40 easy healthy dinner ideas! Healthy means something different to everyone. We take our definition from Mediterranean style eating, which echoes healthy diets from around the globe. Each plate has lots of fresh vegetables, healthy fats (like olive oil), lean proteins, and whole grains. You’ll see no cheesy pastas or greasy burgers below: only pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan recipes that are full of nutrients. All recipes are listed with total cook time so you have an idea of how long they’ll take to whip up. And keep reading after the list for our favorite healthy side dishes to pair with the meals listed here.
And now…40 easy healthy dinner ideas!
Healthy side dishes to pair
Many of the healthy dinner ideas above need a few side dishes to pair to turn them into a meal. But what are some easy healthy side dishes to go alongside, you ask? Here are some of our favorites that don’t take long to whip up: Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes (make it in half the time with pre-cooked rice) Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 50 minutes (or use canned salmon for a shortcut) Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 22 minutes Total time: 25 minutes (plus 15 minutes chill time) Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Peas with Lemon (5 minutes)Easy Cannellini Beans (5 minutes)Best Ever Sauteed Kale (8 minutes)Best Ever Sauteed Mushrooms (10 minutes)Sauteed Rainbow Chard (10 minutes)Simple Carrot Salad (15 minutes)Celery Salad with Apples (15 minutes)Ultimate Sauteed Vegetables (20 minutes)Perfectly Seasoned Quinoa (25 minutes)Epic Roasted Broccoli (30 minutes)Roasted Sweet Potatoes (35 minutes)
These healthy dinner ideas are…
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free or pescatarian. 5 from 1 review
