100+ Light Dinner Ideas That Are Easy and Delicious (2024)

Loaded with ingredients that are full of vitamins C and K, this healthy and balanced dish is as easy to make as it is delicious.

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A fresh take on an old favorite, this crispy, juicy pork is topped with ginger-lime cabbage salad, and it's easy to make.

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These juicy lemon chicken kebabs are a fan favorite that will have everyone who tries them saying "Bon Appétit."

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Try this gluten-free dish that's packed with tasty and good-for-you ingredients, like green beans and artichoke hearts roasted with Parmesan and thyme.

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Everything about this dish will please even the pickiest eaters. The apricot-lime glaze has a touch of hot sauce, making it sweet, sour, spicy, and delicious.

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Toss four cups of mâche, baby greens, or spinach leaves with this homemade lemon-herb dressing, and add in a few colorful fruits and veggies to make your new favorite meatless salad.

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Looking to add a little kick to your healthy dinner tonight? Try these jalapeño-infused honey and spicy radish greens that put a new twist on your typical roasted salmon.

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Skip your go-to flour tortilla and opt for Swiss chard for a lighter meal. The leafy green is sturdy enough to act as a wrap without falling apart when you dip it in the homemade honey-ginger peanut sauce.

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This feta, garlic, and jalapeño loaded patties are so flavorful, even the meat-lovers in your family will devour this vegetarian dish.

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Salmon is always an easy and healthy option for dinner. This recipe only takes half an hour, and it tastes great with a side of veggies or grains.

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This recipe is proof that turkey shouldn't just be reserved for Thanksgiving, offering up a woodsy roast that'll give you plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week.

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This is nacho traditional look at the Mexican staple: Switch out the tortilla chips for vitamin C and beta carotene-packed bell peppers which are crucial to good immune function.

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Seasonal veggies get a chance to shine with this pasta salad that goes perfectly with grilled zucchini and onion. And an added bonus? It only takes 20 minutes!

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You'll want to leave your crockpot in the cupboard for this 25 minute stew recipe. The chickpeas in it serve as a lighter replacement for potatoes or other carb-heavy foods that often go in stews.

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You can bring a little taste of summer home with you at any point in the year with this light and delicious salad. Paired with basil and feta, this salad makes for a standalone meal or side dish.

This five-ingredient chicken and broccoli dinner is easy to assemble and doesn't skimp on flavor.

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Pair these Moroccan meatballs with couscous and feta for a flavor that will take your tastebuds on a journey.

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Satisfy your pizza craving with some lighter fare with this tasty twist. With spinach, red onions, and thinly sliced ham, all topped with a half-dozen eggs, this pizza will become a family favorite.

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Your steak dinner doesn't always have to be heavy when you try this lighter version. Served with a vegetable medley of peppers and eggplant, this recipe is sure to please.

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This unexpected combo of pork and peach is juicy, delicious and easy. All you need to do is throw these skewers on the grill, and you'll have a flavorful dinner in no time.

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