27 5-Ingredient Dinners That Are Actually Healthy

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1. Easy White Chicken Chili

gimmesomeoven.com

Recipe here.

2. Mexican Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

pinchofyum.com

Bonus points for the cute presentation that doubles as built-in portion control. Recipe here.

3. Quinoa Pizza Crust

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Four ingredients, plus whatever toppings you want! Recipe here.

4. Thai Baked Salmon

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You really need to get over the misconception that cooking fish is hard. Recipe here.

5. Marinated Kale Salad

blissfulbasil.com

Almond butter is the secret to making this delicious and filling. Recipe here.

6. Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa

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Assuming you have olive oil, salt, and pepper on hand already, you only need five ingredients to throw together this truly balanced, satisfying dinner. Recipe here.

7. Curried Chicken Thighs With Carrots, Rice, and Lime

marthastewart.com

A classic starch-veggie-meat plate, with an extra flavor kick. Recipe here.

8. Steamed Cod With Ginger and Scallions

marthastewart.com

Quick, simple, and fancy enough for company. Recipe here.

9. Stuffed White Sweet Potatoes

ohsweetbasil.com

Chicken, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and some low-fat mozzarella are all you need. Recipe here.

10. Chicken Caprese Salad

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Recipe here.

11. Sweet Potato Chili

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Recipe here.

12. Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

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No fuss and, more importantly, NO WAITING. Recipe here.

13. Veggie-Filled Pesto Pasta Salad

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Recipe here.

14. Cauliflower Soup

food52.com

Elegance without hassle. Recipe here.

15. Shrimp With Scallions and Crispy Potatoes

marthastewart.com

Can't go wrong with crispy potatoes, you know? Recipe here.

16. Eggs Baked in Kale and Root Vegetable Mash

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If you have any kind of leftover vegetable mash (even mashed potatoes would work), just heat it in a skillet with some kale, crack eggs on top, and bake. Breakfast for dinner never looked so good. Recipe here.

17. Easy Fajita Chicken Bake

thepinningmama.com

Obviously go a little easier on the cheese. Recipe here.

18. Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

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Recipe here.

19. Easy Green Lentil Curry

ifoodreal.com

Make it in a dutch oven OR a slow cooker, depending on how much time you have (and how far ahead you plan). Recipe here.

20. Tomato and Artichoke Chicken

ancestral-nutrition.com

Recipe here.

21. Egg and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

paleomg.com

This one's billed as breakfast, but it's plenty satisfying enough for a filling dinner. Recipe here.

22. Salmon in Parchment Paper

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Fresh herbs, FRESH HERBS! Recipe here.

23. Make-Ahead Brown Rice Bowls

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Here are 10 IDEAS (!!!) for dressing up a bowl of brown rice, which you can make in a big batch ahead of time.

24. Black Bean Soup

gimmesomeoven.com

Meatless Monday, here you come. Recipe here.

25. Easy Sweet Potatoes and Eggs

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Recipe here.

26. Tilapia With Roasted Corn

tasteandtellblog.com

This quick and inexpensive fish bake is great for people who might not be crazy about fish, since tilapia is so mild. Recipe here.

27. Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

pinchofyum.com

One skillet, five ingredients, and just over 300 calories per serving. Recipe here.

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27 5-Ingredient Dinners That Are Actually Healthy

1. Easy White Chicken Chili

2. Mexican Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

3. Quinoa Pizza Crust

4. Thai Baked Salmon

5. Marinated Kale Salad

6. Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa

7. Curried Chicken Thighs With Carrots, Rice, and Lime

8. Steamed Cod With Ginger and Scallions

9. Stuffed White Sweet Potatoes

10. Chicken Caprese Salad

11. Sweet Potato Chili

12. Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

13. Veggie-Filled Pesto Pasta Salad

14. Cauliflower Soup

15. Shrimp With Scallions and Crispy Potatoes

16. Eggs Baked in Kale and Root Vegetable Mash

17. Easy Fajita Chicken Bake

18. Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

19. Easy Green Lentil Curry

20. Tomato and Artichoke Chicken

21. Egg and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

22. Salmon in Parchment Paper

23. Make-Ahead Brown Rice Bowls

24. Black Bean Soup

25. Easy Sweet Potatoes and Eggs

26. Tilapia With Roasted Corn

27. Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

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1. Easy White Chicken Chili

2. Mexican Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

3. Quinoa Pizza Crust

4. Thai Baked Salmon

5. Marinated Kale Salad

6. Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa

7. Curried Chicken Thighs With Carrots, Rice, and Lime

8. Steamed Cod With Ginger and Scallions

9. Stuffed White Sweet Potatoes

10. Chicken Caprese Salad

11. Sweet Potato Chili

12. Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

13. Veggie-Filled Pesto Pasta Salad

14. Cauliflower Soup

15. Shrimp With Scallions and Crispy Potatoes

16. Eggs Baked in Kale and Root Vegetable Mash

17. Easy Fajita Chicken Bake

18. Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

19. Easy Green Lentil Curry

20. Tomato and Artichoke Chicken

21. Egg and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

22. Salmon in Parchment Paper

23. Make-Ahead Brown Rice Bowls

24. Black Bean Soup

25. Easy Sweet Potatoes and Eggs

26. Tilapia With Roasted Corn

27. Lemon Chicken and Asparagus

Need easy dinner ideas?

TRENDING RECIPES

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