Quick Healthy Dinner Recipes For Two

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Cooking a healthy dinner for a quick meal or a fun date night at home might seem like a tall order. After all, many want to impress their date with delicious and impressive dishes without too much hassle. So why not rely on these healthy dishes for two that capitalize on flavor and serve up some serious nutrients, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied? And did we mention they’re downright delicious?

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Whether you’re hungry for a vegetarian recipe that is still high in protein (try sticky tofu bowls!) or one that’s loaded with lean protein like roasted salmon or chicken breast, these healthy dinner recipes are sure to hit the spot. Wondering what

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Really means? Good Housekeeping's Nutrition Director Stefani Sassos suggests eating a well-rounded meal with a variety of ingredients: The best healthy low-calorie meals are packed with a combination of produce, filling fiber, lean protein and healthy fats to keep the body fueled and satisfied. And trust us, these dishes are far from boring.

While these easy dinner ideas (most ready in under 30 minutes!) can be easily halved for two servings, the leftovers are perfect the next day (hello, make ahead meals!). So roll up your sleeves and get cooking (why not together?) for an epic date night dinner. And don’t forget to leave room for a sweet treat (fresh fruit dessert, anyone?).

Creamy, earthy-sweet honeynut squash filled with lemony herbed tri-color quinoa and drizzled with a creamy buttermilk dressing makes for a stunning seasonal dish that’s hearty enough to be a fork-and-knife vegetarian main.

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This creamy soup owes its striking hue to broccoli (both stems and florets), spinach, and cilantro that’s pureed together after the broccoli simmers in a flavorful coconut milk broth.

This one-pan meal boasts flavor and prime nutrients (thanks to plenty of veg and protein). And it makes for amazing leftovers. Bonus!

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Air-fry the onion, add the chard, then cook the salmon fillets until the skin crisps up (our favorite part). Serve with a drizzle of chili oil for a touch of richness and heat.

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Whole-grain bread is the perfect vehicle for ALL the veggies, along with protein-rich eggs. Prep extra ingredients to build a delicious breakfast in the morning.

For a nut-free twist on satay sauce, we swap in sunflower butter for the usual peanut butter. Serve the savory-sweet sauce with grilled chicken, rice noodles and fresh vegetables for a stunning platter that allows your date to build their own meal.

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Find more delectable recipes, like cranberry pork chops and spinach, in this tested-til-perfection cookbook, full of so many delectable recipes. Dive in for date night and beyond!

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Cooking chicken in parchment is not only an easy, less-mess method, but it also helps keep the chicken juicy and delicious. Winner, winner!

Fresh vegetables star in this stunning dinner that takes 25 minutes flat. And at under 500 calories, this is a pasta dinner you'll dream about.

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Saucy tomatoes and sweet caramelized artichokes are the perfect pairing for roasted chicken (which serves up a whopping 40 g protein per serving!).

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