If your weeknight dinner rotation is feeling a bit lackluster, we’ve got a hundred new ways for you to spice it up, literally. Below you’ll find dozens of healthy dinner recipes to try out, categorized by certain dietary restrictions and lifestyles.

Maybe you’re trying to eat more nutritious meals, maybe you’re newly vegan and need some fresh inspo, or maybe you’ve struggled to find that perfect healthy recipe that the whole family will love. Maybe you just want to put that new cookware to good use! Wherever you’re coming from, we’ve got something for you. 

Most recipes are chock-full of fresh veggies, lean protein, and complex carbs, while others put a more nutritious spin on some of our favorite comfort foods. Some are both gluten-free and vegan, and others call for only five ingredients. Read on for healthy dinner recipes for when you have no idea what to make. 

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Vegan Dinner Recipes

  1. Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
  2. White Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
  3. Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Mash)
  4. Tahini Pasta
  5. Easy Red Lentil Dal
  6. Baked Cauliflower and Mushroom Pilaf
  7. Vegan Gnocchi & Sauce
  8. Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta with Breaded Tofu
  9. Vegan Stir Fry
  10. Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad
  11. Cozy White Bean Soup
  12. Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas & Broccoli
  13. Butternut Squash Tacos
A pan of biryani topped with fried onions, cashews, and spices sits on a marble surface next to a wooden spoon and an olive green cloth napkin.
Three corn tortillas topped with a mix of diced squash, sautéed greens, pepitas, and a white sauce on a blue ceramic plate on a wooden surface.
Baked Cauliflower and Mushroom Pilaf; Butternut Squash Tacos

Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

  1. Cajun Chickpea Burgers
  2. Brothy Beans and Greens
  3. Parsnip Soup with Leeks
  4. Harissa Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas and Fennel
  5. Vegetarian Kimchi Fried Rice
  6. Stuffed Mushrooms
  7. Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  8. Frizzled Chickpea Salad
  9. Pumpkin Carrot Soup
  10. Egg-in-a-Hole Sweet Potato Nests
  11. Easy Authentic Falafel
  12. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Broccoli Rabe
  13. 10-Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas
A marble platter with stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and herbs, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
A large white bowl filled with roasted chickpeas, caramelized onions, crumbled cheese, and fresh herbs, with a serving spoon. A glass of red drink and condiments are nearby.
Stuffed Mushrooms; Frizzled Chickpea Salad

Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

  1. Chicken and Potato Soup
  2. Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti with Garlic Kale
  3. One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
  4. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
  5. Ratatouille Pasta
  6. Burrito Zoodles
  7. One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa
  8. American Goulash
  9. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
  10. Kid-Friendly Crock Pot Turkey Chili
  11. Baked Chicken Tenders
  12. Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki
  13. Turkey Burgers
  14. Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
  15. Stuffed Peppers
  16. Spaghetti with Vegan “Meat” Sauce
  17. Chickpea Crust Pizza
  18. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
  19. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A plate of breaded chicken tenders garnished with parsley, served with a bowl of yellow dipping sauce.
Oval dish of shepherd's pie with a section removed, showing ground meat, peas, and sauce under a layer of browned mashed potatoes.
Baked Chicken Tenders; Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

  1. Sweet Potato Skillet Hash
  2. Pan-Seared Scallops with Melted Leeks
  3. Shakshuka with Feta
  4. Hot Pot Potatoes
  5. One-Pot Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Parmesan 
  6. Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
  7. Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Gochujang
  8. Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
  9. Salmon Rice Bowl
  10. Porridge Yams
  11. Huevos Rancheros Salad
  12. Mozzarella, Basil, & Zucchini Frittata
  13. Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  14. Baked Tilapia
  15. Grilled Harissa Chicken with a Lemon Tahini Sauce
  16. Spicy Southwest Salad
Grilled chicken pieces on a white plate with creamy sauce, garnished with small florets of yellow and purple cauliflower and fresh herbs.
A black bowl filled with sliced beef, green lettuce, and sliced green chili peppers on a woven placemat, with a small bowl of red sauce in the background.
Grilled Harissa Chicken with a Lemon Tahini Sauce; Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Gochujang

Gluten-Free and Vegan Recipes

  1. Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta
  2. Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
  3. Vegan Bún Chay Vietnamese Noodle Salad
  4. Favorite Quinoa Salad
  5. Tempeh Tacos
  6. Vegan Pad Thai
  7. Vegan Paella
  8. Thai Red Curry Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Tofu
  9. Vegan Mushroom Risotto
  10. Harira (Lentil & Chickpea Soup)
  11. Vegan Shawarma with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
  12. Broccoli and Za’atar Chickpeas with Yogurt Sauce
  13. Red Lentil Curry
  14. Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu
  15. Tex Mex Polenta Bowl
  16. Hearty Purple Cabbage Soup
A bowl of Vietnamese vermicelli noodles with grilled tofu, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, mint, basil, cilantro, lime wedge, and chopped peanuts, with sauce on the side.
A bowl of palak paneer, an Indian spinach and cheese curry, garnished with cilantro and a drizzle of cream, with a spoon in the bowl.
Vegan Bún Chay Vietnamese Noodle Salad; Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu

5-Ingredient Dinner Recipes

  1. Braised Chickpeas with Chard
  2. Black Bean Tostadas
  3. White Chicken Chili
  4. Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples
  5. Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
  6. Tomato Tart
  7. 5-Ingredient Pasta Salad
  8. Pineapple Salsa Chicken
  9. Salmon en Papillote
  10. Curried Chicken Legs with Carrots, Rice, & Lime
  11. Microwave Kale & Chili Eggs
A pan of fettuccine Alfredo topped with chopped parsley and grated cheese, with metal tongs, on a marble surface next to small bowls of cheese and parsley.
A tomato tart topped with sliced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and black pepper on a gray surface.
Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta; Tomato Tart

Other Healthy Dinner Recipes

  1. Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad
  2. Easy Homemade Healthy Ramen Bowl
  3. Jollof Rice with Chicken
  4. Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
  5. Stewed Spinach with Shrimp
  6. Turkish Bulgur Pilaf and Adana Kebab
  7. Chicken Tomato Pesto Burrata Pasta
  8. Steak and Potato Salad
  9. 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
  10. Peruvian Ceviche
  11. Crispy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Two plates with grilled kebab skewers, spiced rice, sliced red onions, lettuce, green peppers, and yogurt sauce on a wooden board.
A glass bowl with a creamy white soup garnished with herbs, thinly sliced vegetables, and a blue edible flower on top.
Turkish Bulgur Pilaf and Adana Kebab; Peruvian Ceviche

Featured image is from Healthy Nibbles

Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!