Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Quick & Easy Meals 18 Easy, Healthy Dinner Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love By Betty Gold Betty Gold With more than a decade of experience writing and editing food and nutritional content, Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and acting senior food editor at Well+Good. Betty has also spent time working in product analysis at Good Housekeeping and in food production on The Martha Stewart Show. Highlights: * Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York University * Industry professional for 11 years * Served on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping Magazines * Worked in publications department at James Beard Foundation Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 4, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg DuPree Finally, an easy answer to the question, what should I make for dinner tonight? Oh, and all those busy nights to come are covered, too. Here, we've rounded up 18 of our favorite healthy dinner recipes that your entire family will love. We've included the crowd-pleasing classics (think Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries and Spiced cod with Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf), plus modern twists on delicious dishes like Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets, Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Subs, and Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco. RELATED: 35 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make 01 of 18 Grilled California Fish Tacos Greg DuPree For an original take on taco night, try this delicious combination of grilled white fish, a whole half avocado per serving, pico de gallo, and grilled scallions. Swordfish, mahi mahi, halibut, snapper, or tilapia would all work swimmingly in this recipe. Pro tip: be sure to get your grill super hot before you start cooking the fish. Get the recipe: Grilled California Fish Tacosl 02 of 18 Cauliflower Fried "Rice" with Ginger and Soy David Malosh Step away from the takeout menu, folks. To make this super healthy supper, you'll simply stir fry cauliflower rice with ginger and garlic, fold in lime juice, chile sauce, and other zesty flavorings. The result? A guilt-free version of an order-in favorite. Get the recipe: Cauliflower Fried "Rice" with Ginger and Soy 03 of 18 Cauliflower Tartine With Romesco Sauce Caitlin Bensel Sick of sad desk lunches? Meet this delicious open-faced Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwich With Romesco. It looks high-maintenance but is super simple to make. Golden raisins and fresh parsley sweeten the delectable combo of Romesco and cauliflower, but feel free to use cilantro and chopped dates instead. Get the recipe: Roasted and Pickled Cauliflower Sandwiches With Romesco 04 of 18 Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Sub Caitlin Bensel These Eggplant Mushroom Meatball Subs are so flavorful, your family members will wonder why they ever bothered with meatball sandwiches that actually contain meat. Get the recipe: Eggplant-Mushroom Meatball Sub 05 of 18 Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets Grace Elkus Here, we swapped real (aka white) rice for pulverized cauliflower, and we're never going back. This creamy, delicious beet and risotto recipe does double duty as a healthy weeknight staple even your kids will love. Oh, and the best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes. Get the recipe: Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets 06 of 18 Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries Gentl + Hyers This recipe for Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries is a delicious side dish. Serve it with grilled salmon or sauteed chicken breasts and a crisp salad for a healthy meal the whole family will love. Get the Recipe: Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf 07 of 18 Soufflé Pancake With Miso Mushrooms Greg DuPree Here, you'll fold whipped egg whites into a savory pancake batter. The fully egg puffs up as it cooks, resulting in a buttery, crispy crust and a tender, fluffy center. The mushroom-bok choy mixture served on top is just as delightful. Get the recipe: Soufflé Pancake With Miso Mushrooms 08 of 18 Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds Antonis Achilleos In this easy recipe for Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds, the eggplants roast at high heat, making the outside skin crispy and the inside succulent. The umami-rich miso dressing gives it a salty-savory flavor that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve over a bed of cooked whole grains (like quinoa or farro) with lots of fresh herbs for an easy and impressive healthy dinner. Get the recipe: Roasted Eggplant With Miso and Sesame Seeds 09 of 18 Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad Quentin Bacon This nutritious fish recipe gets its zing from the combination of lime juice, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, and spicy watercress. Sweet mango and a hit of honey give it perfectly balanced flavor. Get the recipe: Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad 10 of 18 Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale Sang An Who says comfort food can't be healthy? Here, we paired pork chops with roasted butternut squash, kale, and fresh sage. Get the recipe: Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale 11 of 18 Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf Sang An 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. Get the recipe: Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf 12 of 18 Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes Sang An Fresh thyme and oregano infuse this dish with wonderful aromas and flavors. If you have leftovers, you can shred the meat and add to chicken broth for a delicious bean soup. Get the recipe: Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes 13 of 18 Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots Sang An This well-priced cut of meat does best when cooked low and slow. Just don't try to make it on the high setting or it may end up chewy and stringy. Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots 14 of 18 Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts Sang An Sautéed meaty mushrooms and melted cheese make a mouthwatering topping for the crisp, airy puff pastry. Get the recipe: Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts 15 of 18 Spiced Lamb Chops With Chickpea and Carrot Sauté Quentin Bacon Sure it's hearty, but the chickpeas and carrots in this simple sauté add a heavy hit of fiber, protein, and vitamin A. Get the recipe: Lamb Chops With Chickpea and Carrot Sauté 16 of 18 Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros Quentin Bacon Serve this incredibly easy one-pot meal with flour tortillas for a delicious brunch or creative dinner. Get the recipe: Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros 17 of 18 Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons Quentin Bacon Mix the roughly mashed potatoes with onions, mustard, parsley, and chopped cornichons—tiny, tart pickles—to add vibrant flavor and texture. Get the recipe: Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons 18 of 18 Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf Quentin Bacon Bulgur—a nutty, nutritious grain—gets jazzed up with tomatoes, olives, scallions, and oregano. Get the recipe: Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit