Life is a lot easier when there is minimal washing up after dinner, because who needs to spend their life doing dishes? Healthy dinners without the fuss is what I’m all about! All of these recipes have everything you need to make a complete meal – protein, complex carbohydrates in the form of veggies and healthy fats.
Maybe you didn’t know that you could make chicken fajitas on a sheet pan or satisfy that pasta craving with a simplified one pot lasagna? Or that you could cook chicken and rice together in one pan? There are so many recipes here to get you inspired.
My Favourites?
My Quick and Healthy Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken has skin on chicken thighs cooked on the same tray as the vegetables and then served with a zesty herby sauce.
This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus has the most delicious roasted parmesan potatoes! You really need to try them!
If I wasn’t gluten intolerant then I would be digging right into this Ground Beef Orzo with Creamy Tomato Sauce.
So get out those onions, peppers, shallots, mushrooms or whatever vegetables you have on hand because I’m sure you’ll find a recipe you can cook them up in here!
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Parmesan Potatoes
This Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner ticks all of the boxes. It’s ready in under 40 minutes, all comes together on one pan and is not only healthy but delicious! With perfectly roasted parmesan potatoes and zucchini with salmon marinaded in a lemon dijon sauce and fresh just cooked asparagus, this dinner has it all!
Quick and Healthy Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken
An absolutely delicious sheet pan chicken dinner, this Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken is loaded with veggies and is so good for you! The skin-on chicken thighs and veggies are all coated in a Moroccan-inspired seasoning and then baked to perfection and served with a creamy and vibrant green tahini yoghurt dressing.
Sheet Pan Pesto Roasted Vegetables and Chicken
Because everyone loves a sheet pan dinner, this Sheet Pan Pesto Roasted Vegetables and Chicken is full of flavor and nutrition and most importantly, is ridiculously easy to make. With a range of different veggies as well chicken thigh tossed through pesto sauce and baked to perfection, you’re going to love this dish.
Harissa Roast Chicken
If you’re looking to change things up with your next roast chicken then you need to make this Harissa Roast Chicken. It has a slightly spicy, sticky and sweet glaze, and is so delicious you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!
Greek Chicken Tray Bake with Potatoes and Broccolini
My Greek Chicken Tray Bake is an easy throw-together dinner made with succulent Greek-marinated chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes and fresh broccolini. While it takes around one hour to cook, there is only 12 minutes of hands on time, making it the perfect meal for mid-week.
Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
Not your average pumpkin soup, my vegan Pumpkin Lentil Soup is smooth, creamy and packed with flavor. While still providing enough protein to be a complete meal, thanks to the red lentils! Perfect to eat as a main dish for lunch or dinner, served alongside warmed Naan bread or a slice of your favorite crusty bread.
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup is a classic soup recipe that is slightly sweet, thick and rich in flavor. This sweet potato soup recipe goes perfectly with a buttered slice of fresh crusty bread. Made using wholesome ingredients like chicken broth, sweet potato, pumpkin, celery and garlic, this healthy soup is not only delicious but nourishing as well.
Easy Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
My wholesome, homemade gluten-free chicken noodle soup recipe is flavoursome and filled with nutrients. It’s the perfect warming bowl of nourishment for the cooler months. This post includes instructions for cooking this soup on the stove top or in the slow cooker.
Lemony White Bean Soup
This smooth Lemony White Bean Soup with Kale is a delicious combination of flavours – zesty lemon combined with velvety white beans and hearty vegetables, all seasoned to perfection. This nutritious soup is delicious topped with croutons, fresh parsley and cracked black pepper.
Thai Red Curry Tofu Noodle Soup
This nourishing Vegetarian & Vegan Thai Noodle Soup is filled with vegetables and plant based protein from tofu. Being quick to prepare, it is the perfect mid-week meal. Filled with Thai flavors like fresh cilantro, coconut and lime, this delicious soup recipe is about to become your new go-to!
Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk
This Thai Style Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut milk is smooth and creamy. Pumpkin Soup typically has a high carbohydrate to fat and protein ratio, however with the addition of soaked cashews and coconut milk, this Thai Pumpkin Soup recipe is much more balanced.
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One Pan White Wine Braised Chicken
If you want perfectly tender chicken with golden and crispy skin, then this White Wine Braised Chicken recipe is exactly what you need. With the humble yet delicious flavours of wine, leek and bacon, this is a wholesome family meal that will keep the whole family happy. The whole recipe comes together in one pan, meaning less mess!
Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew
It may not be the prettiest but this Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew is utterly delicious. Using my favourite beans, butter beans, as well as Italian chicken sausage meat, herbs, chicken broth, Tuscan kale and sun dried tomatoes, this stew is robust in flavour and full of nutrients. I love using a slice of my favourite bread, spread with a liberal amount of butter, to soak up the salty, tangy broth. It’s the perfect dish for a chilly evening.
Butter Beans Casserole
If you love the sound of leeks, bacon, garlic, white wine and butter then you will love this Butter Bean Casserole. Made in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dinner recipe is a delicious mid-week life saver. The creamy texture of the butter beans pairs beautifully with the flavoursome garlic and leek, savoury bacon and melted butter.
Best Vegan Chili
This really is the best damn Vegan Chili Recipe – it is a quick and easy to prepare and made using wholesome ingredients, filled with plant-based protein. It is full of hearty flavor, is nourishing and just spicy enough. Scoop this chili up with corn chips for a filling and wholesome dinner you just can’t get enough of.
The Best Mexican Chicken Salad
A fresh, vibrant and delicious salad that has enough protein to make it a complete meal. This Mexican chicken salad is filled with flavour and can be served with your choice of toppings.
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
A deliciously fresh and crunchy salad made with crisp lettuce, thinly sliced fresh veggies, flavoursome red onion, golden brown crispy chicken tenders, all drizzled in a honey mustard dressing. It’s the perfect salad & protein combo for warmer nights. This yummy salad suits the whole family and can be easily deconstructed for the kids, if they’re anything like my kids and don’t like everything combined.
Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful shrimp and rice with a Cajun seasoning that the entire family will enjoy!
Recipe: Creme De La Crumb
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
This one pot ground beef orzo recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is a creamy, comforting, and delicious meal for busy weeknights! This orzo with ground beef recipe is sort of like a quick risotto. Of course, orzo is pasta and not rice, but I find it so much easier to make than risotto after a long workday when you don’t have the energy to put in a ton of effort!
Recipe: Salt and Lavender
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
This colorful, super flavorful, and easy sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe has minimal prep and satisfies even the pickiest eaters! There’s no messy frying involved.
Recipe: Salt and Lavender
Cabbage Roll Soup
Love stuffed cabbage rolls? This easy Cabbage Roll Soup has all the same flavours without the extra work! This soup is warm, comforting, and full of flavour. Sautéed cabbage, onions, and apple add a caramelized taste that pairs perfectly with ground beef and tomatoes. Everything simmers together in a rich, flavorful broth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end makes it even better.
Recipe: Life Around the Table
One Pot Beef and Farro Soup
Cozy, hearty, and nourishing – this One Pot Beef and Farro Soup is the perfect comfort food! Simple, wholesome ingredients like ground beef, fresh veggies, nutty farro, and a rich tomato-beef broth make this soup so satisfying.
Recipe: Life Around the Table
Easiest One Pot Lasagna
Look no further for the cheesiest, meatiest, Easiest One Pot Lasagna you’ll ever eat. One bite of this ah-mazing pasta dish and you’ll never make a traditional lasagna again!
Recipe: Creme De La Crumb
Vegetable Hash in Cast Iron Skillet
This vegetable hash recipe in a cast iron skillet is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is quick to throw together and easy to clean up. Best of all it is a great healthy family meal!
Recipe: Farmhouse on Boone
One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
This One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is cozy, cheesy goodness – perfect for busy families looking for a yummy meal to please even the pickiest eaters. Whip up a big batch on Sunday, and you’ll have delicious, comforting meals sorted for the whole week.
Recipe: Food by Maria
Baked Tilapia
This recipe is so easy, it’s Greek-inspired and has all the delicious flavors you know I love like lemon, fresh herbs, tzatziki, olives, and fresh veggies. This baked tilapia recipe can be made on one sheet pan, which makes dishes minimal on a busy weeknight.
Recipe: Food by Maria
Mini Italian – Style Meatloaf Sheet Pan Meal
A good old-fashioned meatloaf dinner—mini meatloaves, potatoes and broccoli—all on one pan? Yep! It’s that sheet pan magic, at it again! You’ll free-form the ground beef meatloaf mixture into individual meatloaf ovals and they’ll bake right on the pan along with broccoli and potatoes.
Recipe: The Modern Proper
Chicken Shawarma Nachos
We love the flavors of shawarma so much we just had to try to replicate it at home. Our chicken shawarma recipe honors the big, bold, generous spices, and crispy edges that define the dish. And, since we were already taking some creative liberties, we decided to just go way out on a limb and serve the juicy, spiced chicken shawarma over crisp feta-topped corn chips instead of pita and call it “nachos”.
Recipe: Modern Proper
Roasted Cod with Tomatoes and Corn
I love making baked fish for an easy and quick weeknight dinner – it’s light, fresh and requires minimal prep work. This roasted cod with tomatoes and corn is one of my favorite healthy-ish meals to make when summer produce is at its peak (though you can make some simple swaps I’ve noted below to make it year round).
Recipe: Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Baked Feta Spaghetti Squash
Tomato-Pesto Baked Feta Spaghetti Squash calls for minimal ingredients, yet delivers such satisfying results. Easy, low carb, and the most delicious way to double down on your veggie intake!
Recipe: Dishing Out Health
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