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Here's another healthy fish recipe that calls for canned salmon. This recipe takes five minutes to prep and has more than 1,200 5-star ratings. Choose low-sodium broth and organic black beans to keep this soup's salt levels in check. Use a pre-baked crust, healthy prepared pesto, and canned artichoke hearts, and you'll put this pizza on the table in just 20 minutes. Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe. White miso paste packs an umami punch to this healthy salmon recipe.
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hearty-but-healthy recipes for weeknight dinners
She also writes a Substack newsletter, and contributes to Real Simple as a freelance food writer. The coldest season of the year won't feel so long and dreary when you have these hearty homestyle classics to keep you warm and satisfied. The Spruce Eats is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family. Give a tostada or taco shell a little schmear of beans, and top with all the fixings, including this 10-minute guacamole.
A side of sweet potato chips makes the perfect pairing for a fast weeknight meal. Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can't find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper . This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that's ready in 25 minutes. Crunchy Oven Fried Cornflake Chicken is a light, healthy version of a comfort food classic.
Braised Chicken
Don't be fooled by the name; there is no chicken in this recipe. It is so called because the cube steak is cooked in the same style as crispy, breaded chicken. The crispy fried steaks are topped with a creamy peppery white gravy that is pure comfort, especially when served alongside a bowl of buttery mashed potatoes. When the temperature outdoors plunges, there's no better time to hunker down inside, cuddle up by the fire, and eat some hearty, warming food. There are plenty of cozy recipes here, including quick and easy options for weeknight suppers, meatless meals, and even some Sunday supper worthy dishes. And the dishes span the globe as well, from Korean to Indian to French, offering a wide variety of flavor in the name of comfort food.
Serve over pappardelle, polenta, or whichever grain you prefer. Whether made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, pancakes are always a comfort food. This pancake recipe has nearly 15,000 five-star ratings, so it's safe to say it's been vetted and approved by our community of home cooks.
Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Noodles
If you like, replace the butter with olive oil, which as a monounsaturated fatty acid is a healthy dietary fat. Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal. From veggie sandwiches to chicken skillets, these are the top 20 recipes that EatingWell readers clicked on the most this year.
Top with sliced scallions and minced red Fresno chiles for even more flavor. Meatloaf can get a bad rap, but this one is tender and rich, and only requires a handful of ingredients. Look for high-quality ground beef with a higher fat percentage to prevent dryness. This velvety red lentil soup soothes and satisfies with plenty of fresh vegetables and spices, plus a bit of harissa for heat. We promise it's worth the extra step of transferring the soup to a blender to get a super-silky consistency. But not if you have a Monkey Boy who will then beg you for endless amounts of Doritos so he can dip them in this meaty, cheesy casserole of awesomeness.
Roasted over squash and leeks, this chicken is a whole meal unto itself. You can't go wrong with thick slices of roast beef flavored with the distinctive tang of onions. If possible, season your beef the day before to let the salt work its magic overnight. Otherwise, it’s good enough to eat by itself, baked until golden and warm from the oven.
In fact, it’s an excellent stand-in for anyone interested in eating a little less meat without sacrificing flavor. Roasting brings out the true brown flavors of these fungi. Try these tasty burgers on a whole-wheat bun, which has more fiber than a white one. This Asian-inspired dinner salad has terrific crunch, thanks to sugar snap peas and napa cabbage.
This recipe is also perfect for busy weeknights, as it uses instant mashed potato flakes making prep a breeze without sacrificing a creamy, crisp top to the pie. Our classicchicken pot pieis loaded with tender chunks of chicken and vegetables in a thick, creamy gravy. A double crust makes the chicken pie satisfying and filling—make ahomemade, buttery crustfrom scratch or make it even easier with convenient store-bought refrigerated crusts.
Sesame noodles become a satisfying meal with lean chicken and tons of veggies in this quick, healthy noodle recipe. Be sure to rinse the spaghetti until it's cold, then give it a good shake in the colander until it's well drained. Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie "noodles" for the cooked pasta. These recipes boost the whole grains, vegetables and healthy fats while limiting sodium and saturated fat to help your heart stay healthy. All of these recipes can be made in 25 minutes or less, to save you time on busy nights while still putting a healthy dinner on the table. Try our Seitan BBQ Sandwiches or Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup to get in on the heart-healthy deliciousness.
The hands-on time for this recipe is very minimal; you just need to allot enough time to let the slow cooker work its magic. Three types of cheese—Gruyère, cheddar, and American—get added to this decadent macaroni and cheese recipe, making it the ultimate creamy-dreamy comfort food dish. Instead of béchamel, you'll use a bit of evaporated milk to thicken your mac and cheese. A grandma pie is simply a pizza that gets cooked on a standard baking sheet, making it easy for anyone to whip up at home. This variation includes melty mozzarella, crispy pepperoni coins, red onion, and creamy red sauce.
With this recipe, you’ll be able to make a satisfying beef stroganoff in 30 minutes, start to finish. Mushrooms, dry sherry, chicken broth, and sour cream make for a creamy, umami-rich sauce. Serve with rice as the recipe suggests, or with any kind of noodle. The chicken filling is rich and satisfying, while the sauce is tart, savory, and creamy. Cover the enchiladas with cheese, and you've got yourself the ideal one-dish dinner.
On frosty winter days, Brunswick stew is a great answer to the eternal question of what to make for dinner. This deeply delicious Southern dish with chunks of chicken or pork, cream-style corn, and barbecue-flavored tomato broth cooks up on the stovetop in just 30 minutes. It's a satisfying weeknight dinner with cornbread and a tossed green salad. Use your Dutch oven and a few simple ingredients to make this saucy, fork-tender braised chicken. A simple set it and forget it approach to cooking the chicken-- low and slow in the oven in a delicious sauce-- makes for a fall-apart texture.
In other words, they're basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame. A block of warm, creamy feta screams comfort food to us, and we love it in this Greek-inspired recipe with olives, oregano, and red onion. Make sure you have plenty of bread or pita crackers to scoop up every last bit. Adobo varies slightly from region to region but the flavor is always deep and comforting.
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