This summer, spice up your dinner menu with these healthy and delicious dishes. These recipes have made a big impression on our readers, and all of them have received 5-star reviews. You’ll want to try options like our Eggplant Gyros and Zucchini Frittata for a mouth-watering dinner perfect for a hot summer evening!
Chickpea and Quinoa Grain Bowl
Robbie Lozano
It seems there are as many variations on cereal bowls as there are stars in the sky, and there’s no wrong way to build one! But we like to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and veggies!
Eggplant Gyros
Eggplant’s meaty texture is a delicious vegetarian stand-in for the lamb that usually fills gyro sandwiches. Vegetables absorb the lemon-herby-spice marinade like a sponge, so if you have time, let it marinate all day.
Zucchini omelet
A frittata, an Italian flat omelet, filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses makes a great no-fuss brunch or dinner. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild flavor of the zucchini.
Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Rice Bowl
In this riff on a healthy grain bowl recipe, we use cauliflower rice instead of another whole grain like brown rice to lower the carbs and load up on the vegetable serving. A simple citrus drizzle, inspired by Cuban mojo sauce, finishes off these vegan rice bowls, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Photographer Victor Protazio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarlin, Prop Stylist Tucker Vine
Enjoy this shrimp salad filled with crispy vegetables and juicy shrimp with garlic and soy sauce. This light and delicious dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together. Sambal Olek, a spicy chili paste known for its vibrant red color and intense heat, adds an extra kick. Reduce or eliminate it to adjust the heat to your liking.
Pumpkin Nachos
Enjoy a healthy vegetarian spin on nachos with this recipe, packed with veggies (thanks to roasted pumpkin for chips) and protein-packed beans and lots of fiber. Loaded with guacamole, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and avocado, these baked cauliflower nachos are a great light and summer dinner.
Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
This healthy multi-grain wrap is filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and homemade cilantro hummus.
Zucchini stuffed with sausage – and quinoa
In this stuffed zucchini recipe, turkey sausage and tomatoes are mixed with quinoa before filling the zucchini boats. Fresh marjoram lends a floral note to the quinoa-stuffing recipe, but any fresh herb will work.
Grilled Lime Chicken & Steak with Herb & Arugula Salad
This recipe includes one of our favorite cooking hacks: let the chicken and steak marinate in reverse. In this recipe, you’ll pour a punchy, citrusy dressing over the meat right after it comes off the grill, so it soaks up the bright vinaigrette as it cools. Even better, reverse marinating doesn’t dry out grilled meats even when refrigerated overnight.
Chicken and sweet potato grill packets with peppers and onions
Cook your entire meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-laden recipe. Chicken and veggies served with Mexican-inspired seasoning on warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.
Grilled fennel-rubbed pork chops and apricots
The quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor into this easy pork chop recipe is to toast and grind your own spices for a flavorful rub. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to complete the meal.
Roasted Eggplant Pasta
This easy roasted eggplant pasta dish is dressed with eggplant, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The feta cheese adds a savory note and the balsamic dressing brightens the flavor. It’s a perfect summer vegetarian dinner.
Grilled pizza with summer squash, feta and basil
A spread of roasted red pepper hummus on this easy grilled pizza makes a quick and easy base for tender summer squash and feta cheese wedges. Best of all? This healthy pizza is ready in 20 minutes.
Chicken, Quinoa and Veggie Bowl
With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one serving will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
Green Goddess Cereal Bowl
This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with chickpeas, asparagus, and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you can swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner, or lunch that can be prepared in 15 minutes.
Chicken Tacos with Tangerine-Lime Crema
This spicy chicken taco recipe gets fresh orange flavor from both the crema and the crunchy slaw topping.
Ratatouille with White Beans & Polenta
Lightly cooked vegetables combine with tons of white beans in this hearty vegetarian dinner recipe. It can also be served on bread like bruschetta.
Cauliflower Gnocchi Caprese
This super easy dish is perfect for summer. Store-bought frozen cauliflower is crisped in a gnocchi pan, then drizzled with mozzarella cheese, basil, and balsamic vinegar for a hearty and healthy twist on the classic caprese salad.
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Salad
Grilled flank steak is served on lettuce with sweet corn, peppers and tomatoes and topped with a fresh cilantro dressing.
Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Peppers
Who says vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this stuffed zucchini recipe with poblano peppers, black beans, and corn.
Panzanella with tomatoes and grilled corn
Grilled corn adds a smoky sweet note to this spicy and juicy panzanella salad.
Simple grilled salmon and vegetables
Grilled salmon and vegetables make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in minutes. Crunchy peppers and onions soften the pieces, and the grill makes the salmon fishy and moist. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.
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