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25 Easy Weeknight Dinners From a Dietitian

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Looking for a quick, healthy dinner? From one-pan dinners, to 30-minute faovurites, we've rounded up 25 of this Dietitians favourite easy weeknight dinners.

The five one-pan meals I shared in my reel this week!

Ginger Chicken Meatballs in Thai Red Curry
My Thai inspired Red Curry with Ginger Chicken Meatballs is a cozy, balanced weeknight dinner that takes under 1 hour. Not too spicy, but full of flavour!
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Pan of Thai red meatball curry.
Nacho Salad
Nacho Salads are crunchy, colorful, & delicious! Made with turkey, cheese, & tortilla chips, it's a non-boring salad your family will love.
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Bowl of nacho salad with ground turkey, avocado, tomatoes, cheese and tortilla chips.
One Pan Herby Lemon Roasted Chicken and Peppers
Weeknight dinners just got easier with my One Pan Lemon Chicken and Peppers. Topped with an herby whipped feta sauce, it's a healthy, fresh and delicious.
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Close up of roasted sheet pan lemon chicken and peppers.
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake
This one pan zucchini pasta bake is the perfect easy weeknight meal! Chicken, orzo and zucchini simmered in a creamy lemon sauce and topped with melted cheese
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Creamy lemon chicken pasta
Greek Smashed Turkey Burger Pitas
These Greek Smashed Turkey Burger Pitas are the meal of the summer. Filled with fresh Greek salad, feta and herbs, it's a wholesome dinner full of flavour and nutrition.
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Plate with Greek smashed turkey burger pitas filled with veggies, parsley, feta and sauce.
Inside Out Egg Roll Bowls (30 Minutes)
Inside out egg roll bowls are a 30 minute meal packed with flavor and nourishing ingredients. Ground turkey, veggies and a mouthwatering sauce come together for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Check out this recipe
Inside out egg roll bowls served with sriracha mayo sauce.

More easy weeknight dinners:

Chicken

Looking for easy dinner recipes that use chicken? From chicken thighs, to chicken breast to ground chicken we've got you covered!

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Served with veggies, tahini and fresh pita, these sheet pan chicken shawarma bowls are a satisfying dinner everyone will love!
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Chicken shawarma bowl with veggies, feta chees, cilantro and served with fresh pita.
Honey Mustard Chicken Broccoli Potato (Sheet Pan Meal)
This chicken broccoli potato sheet pan is the quickest balanced dinner for your busy weeknights. It requires minimal dishes and is sure to be a crowdpleaser!
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Sheet pan chicken broccoli potato with honey mustard sauce.
Greek Inspired Baked Chicken With Feta
Salty, savory and full of fresh flavors! This Greek inspired baked chicken with feta, olives and spring veggies is an easy weeknight meal.
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Baked chicken with feta, veggies and lemon slices.
One Pan Parmesan Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Embrace fall veggies with my one pan baked parmesan chicken thighs. Drizzled with a parmesan tahini sauce, it's healthy, balanced and only 20 minutes of prep.
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Parmesan chicken thighs and veggies on a sheet pan with parmesan tahini sauce.
Ginger Ground Chicken Meatballs
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ground chicken meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
These buffalo chicken rice bowls are full of fresh veggies, crispy buffalo chicken, and topped with a creamy ranch dressing. Nutritious, easy, AND packed with flavor!
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Buffalo chicken rice bowls served with ranch dressing.
Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta (ONE Pan)
Made in one pan in only 30 minutes! This creamy chicken and tomato pasta is the comforting, satisfying and balanced meal you need this winter.
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Creamy chicken and tomato pasta in a pan.
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken
Spicy, nutty, so tasty. These spicy peanut noodles will be the comforting dinner you crave! A perfect weeknight meal, ready in 20 minutes.
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Bowl of spicy peanut noodles.

Ground beef

Easy ground beef recipes!

One Pan Lazy Enchilada Skillet
Delicious weeknight dinners have never been easier with my one pan lazy enchilada skillet. Satisfying, healthy and flavorful, it's a recipe the whole family will approve.
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Lazy enchilada skillet topped with green onions, avocado and Greek yogurt.
Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Discover a healthier twist on classic pasta with mushroom spaghetti sauce with ground beef. Perfect for mushroom skeptics, it's a tasty strategy to sneak in more veggies!
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Pot of mushroom spaghetti sauce with ground beef.
Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole
Hearty and nourishing, this ground beef zucchini casserole is feel good comfort food your whole family will love. Deliciously cheesy, high protein and packed with healthy veggies.
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Close up of grounnd beef zucchini casserole topped with fresh basil.

Turkey

From casseroles to one-pan pan dinners, these are our faovurite easy turkey recipes!

Healthy Big Mac Casserole
This healthy big mac casserole tastes just like your favourite comfort meal from McDonalds, but with hidden veggies! It's also gluten-free and ready in 45 minutes.
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Big mac casserole topped with sauce.
Butternut Squash and Sausage Orzo with Kale (One Pan)
My butternut squash orzo with sausage and kale is a cozy one pan meal idea. Hearty, balanced and easy, it's the best for cold weather.
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One pan meal of butternut squash orzo with sausage and kale.
Sausage and Spinach Pasta Bake
This sausage spinach pasta bake is the ultimate nourishing comfort food. It's made with lean turkey sausage, lots of spinach and whole grain pasta. Meal prep it for the week ahead or make this as an easy weeknight dinner!
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sausage spinach pasta bake
Turkey Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
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healthy turkey sausage sheet pan dinner
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Packed with fiber, veggies and lean protein these sweet potato nachos are the ultimate weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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loaded sweet potato nachos
Easy Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take less than 30 minutes to make, are loaded with protein and veggies and are the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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Healthy Turkey Feta Meatballs (Greek)
These healthy Greek-inspired turkey feta meatballs are juicy, packed with flavour and a great lean protein to add to any salad or bowl!
Check out this recipe
healthy Greek turkey meatballs with feta
Inside Out Egg Roll Bowls (30 Minutes)
Inside out egg roll bowls are a 30 minute meal packed with flavor and nourishing ingredients. Ground turkey, veggies and a mouthwatering sauce come together for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Check out this recipe
Inside out egg roll bowls served with sriracha mayo sauce.

Vegetarian

Perfect for meatless Monday! These ar our favorite plant-based easy weeknight dinners!

Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Cottage cheese alfredo pasta is a lightened up, high protein version of your favourite pasta dish. Serve with broccoli, parmesan and cracked pepper for a delicious dietitian approved dinner!
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Close up of cottage cheese alfredo pasta with broccoli.
Weeknight Tofu Satay Stir Fry
This tofu satay stir fry is the easiest clean-out-the-fridge meal that will quickly become a weeknight hit!
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Bowl of satay tofu topped with lime slices and peanuts.
The BEST Tofu Meatballs
Let's make Meatless Monday fun with these high protein tofu meatballs! As a true crowd pleaser, I promise they'll convert any tofu hater.
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Close up of tofu meatballs in tomato sauce.
Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas (Vegan + Easy)
You need sheet pan tofu fajitas for your next weeknight meal. Easy, delicious and flavorful, they're tasty for vegans and meat-lovers alike!
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Sheet pan tofu fajitas with tortillas.
Vegan Pasta Bake (No Boil)
It's cozy, cheesy and completely vegan! My vegan pasta bake is the one pan meal you need for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Scooping vegan pasta bake.
One Pan Vegetarian Mexican Taco Skillet
Made in one pan, my vegetarian Mexican taco skillet is an easy, healthy recipe for those eating more plant-based.
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Birds eye of vegetarian Mexican taco skillet.
Sticky Orange Tofu
My Sticky Orange Tofu is better than takeout. Naturally sweetened with orange juice, it's low in added sugar but super tasty.
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Close up of sticky orange tofu in a bowl with brown rice and broccoli.

See you in the kitchen!

I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make any of these weeknight dinners, don't forget to tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a rating and comment below!

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