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5 healthy 20 minute dinners

Quick and healthy doesn’t always seem to go together, but if you plan ahead and make sure you have healthy ingredients at your fingertips, then it is easy to cut back on those nights at the fast food drive thru. Try these 5 healthy dinners that can be cooked up in just 20 minutes.

Quick and healthy doesn't always seem to go together, but if you plan ahead and make sure you have healthy ingredients at your fingertips, then it is easy to cut back on those nights at the fast food drive thru. Try these 5 healthy dinners that can be cooked up in just 20 minutes.

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Blackberry Mustard

Get the crunch you desire in your nuggets without having to deep fry them with this easy recipe. Even better, make your own dipping sauce and serve with vegetables and you'll have a guilt-free treat.

Per serving: 184 calories, 5g fat, 9g carbohydrates, 26g protein, 2g fiber

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Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions

Adding some pizzazz to your pork is as simple as sprinkling a mixture of chili powder, salt and ground chipotle on the pork and then while it is cooking add cider, syrup and vinegar to the pan for the glaze.

Per serving: 180 calories, 6g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 0g fiber

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Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter

Even your pickiest eater will say yes to fish for dinner with this Mexican-inspired salmon dish with lime juice, chili powder and pepitas.

Per serving: 259 calories, 17g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 0g fiber

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Ravioli with Arugula & Pecorino

With the help of frozen ravioli, you can have a tasty pasta dish on the table before you have finished watching that re-run of Friends. The combination of shallots, shaved pecorino and fresh arugula will transform the frozen ravioli into something special.

Per serving: 413 calories, 24g fat, 34g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 2g fiber

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Poached Cod & Green Beans with Pesto

This recipe calls for just one skillet, making clean up as easy as the cooking. Just cook the cod right on top of a bed of fresh green beans and use the same pan for the sauce.

Per serving: 264 calories, 12g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 26g protein, 4g fiber

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