Easy, Healthy Dinner Recipes

Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad

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Thanks to these easy, healthy dinner recipes, you can solve the mystery of what to make tonight (and all those busy nights to come).

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Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale

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Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf

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Quinoa is a superstar “grain” (technically, it’s a seed) that provides as much protein as meat, but without the fat or cholesterol. Here, it’s dressed up with raisins, steamed broccoli, and chopped almonds.

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Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes

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Fresh thyme and oregano infuse this dish with wonderful aromas and flavors.

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Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots

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This well-priced cut of meat does best when cooked low and slow. Don’t try to make it on the high setting or it may end up chewy and stringy.

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Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts

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Sautéed meaty mushrooms and melted cheese make a mouthwatering topping for the crisp, airy puff pastry.

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Spiced Lamb Chops With Chickpea and Carrot Sauté

Spiced Lamb Chops With Chickpeas and Carrot Saute

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Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad

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Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros

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Serve this incredibly easy one-pot meal with flour tortillas for a delicious brunch or creative dinner.

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Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons

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Mix the roughly mashed potatoes with onions, mustard, parsley, and chopped cornichons—tiny, tart pickles—to add vibrant flavor and texture.

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Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf

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Bulgur—a nutty, nutritious grain—gets jazzed up with tomatoes, olives, scallions, and oregano.

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Related: The Best Way to Slice an Avocado

Preparing an avocado can be a slippery, messy task. Follow the simple steps in this video to simplify working with the fruit—and get you a step closer to that guacamole. If you’re dealing with a rock hard avocado, place it in a brown paper bag with a banana, which can hasten ripening.

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Easy, Healthy Dinners Ideas

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Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale