51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (2024)

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Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss Chicken Stir Fry with Pineapple Recipe for Butternut Squash Ravioli Low-Calorie Mac and Cheese Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Air Fryer Buffalo Tenders Butternut Squash Soup with Tortellini Spring Pasta Recipe with Asparagus Margherita Flatbread Recipe Korean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe Korean Lettuce Wraps with Chicken Buffalo Chicken Pizza Peanut Butter Stir Fry with Rice Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus Egg Roll in a Bowl Chicken Fajita Bake Cheeseburger Bowl Fish Taco Bowl Cajun Sausage & Cauliflower Rice Skillet Vegetarian Paella White Bean Chili Curry Noodle Soup White Bean & Spinach Quesadillas 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Warm Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce Chicken Pesto 20-Minute Shrimp Stir Fry Chicken Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Lemon Chicken Shawarma Healthy Instant Pot Jambalaya Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Zucchini Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Instant Pot Turkey Chili Vegan Mushroom & Quinoa Burger Vegetarian Hot Honey Pizza Tilapia Fish Tacos Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Baked Chicken Bruschetta 5- Ingredient Spicy Pork Mexican Unstuffed Pepper Bowls Butternut Squash Casserole Beef & Barley Stew Greek Chicken Kabobs Dreamy Refried Bean Chicken Enchiladas Easy Vegan Enchiladas Instant Pot Pho Oil-Free Greek Zucchini and Potato Bake Baked Salsa Chicken Chicken Cacciatore Healthy Baked Falafel Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla Set It and Forget It(ish) Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Crockpot Cashew Chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Stew FAQs References

Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss

OK, now we’re at the part you actually came for, which ones to find some healthy dinner recipes to help you lose weight! Below are the recipe, the author, and some nutritional information. Please remember that nutritional information is often a good guess and not 100% accurate. So, with that being said, let’s find your next dinner!

Chicken Stir Fry with Pineapple

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (1)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 540 Fat: 20g Carbs: 64g Protein: 35g

Recipe for Butternut Squash Ravioli

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (2)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 3

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 498 Fat: 20g Carbs: 56g Protein: 21g

Low-Calorie Mac and Cheese

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (3)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 506 Fat: 10g Carbs: 72g Protein: 31g

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (4)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 55 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 186 Fat: 5g Carbs: 32g Protein: 6g

Air Fryer Buffalo Tenders

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (5)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 10

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 135 Fat: 4g Carbs: 14g Protein: 10g

Butternut Squash Soup with Tortellini

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (6)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 60 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 344 Fat: 15g Carbs: 45g Protein: 10g

Spring Pasta Recipe with Asparagus

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (7)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 593 Fat: 16g Carbs: 91g Protein: 20g

Margherita Flatbread Recipe

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (8)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 369 Fat: 14g Carbs: 36g Protein: 16g

Korean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (9)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 444 Fat: 9g Carbs: 66g Protein: 26g

Korean Lettuce Wraps with Chicken

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (10)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 298 Fat: 10g Carbs: 22g Protein: 33g

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (11)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 486 Fat: 24g Carbs: 54g Protein: 14g

Peanut Butter Stir Fry with Rice

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (12)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 462 Fat: 16g Carbs: 46g Protein: 28g

Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (13)

By: Eat Yourself Skinny

Number of Servings: 4

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Total Time: 25 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 302 Fat: 19g Carbs: 6g Protein: 27

Egg Roll in a Bowl

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (14)

By: Well Plated

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 263 Fat: 15g Carbs: 9g Protein: 24g

Chicken Fajita Bake

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (15)

By: Julia’s Album

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 350 Fat: 17g Carbs: 7g Protein: 42g

Cheeseburger Bowl

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (16)

By: Momma Fit Lindsey

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 395 Fat: 20g Carbs: 29g Protein: 25g

Fish Taco Bowl

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (17)

By: The Low Carb Life

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 26 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 365 Fat: 21g Carbs: 18g Protein: 25g

Cajun Sausage & Cauliflower Rice Skillet

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (18)

By: Eat Yourself Skinny

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 193 Fat: 11g Carbs: 23g Protein: 11g

Vegetarian Paella

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (19)

By: Gathering Dreams

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 445 Fat: 10g Carbs: 79g Protein: 9g

White Bean Chili

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (20)

By: Jar of Lemons

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 476 Fat: 14g Carbs: 41g Protein: 48g

Curry Noodle Soup

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (21)

By: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 493 Fat: 20g Carbs: 53g Protein: 24g

White Bean & Spinach Quesadillas

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (22)

By: Sweetpeas & Saffron

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 396 Fat: 20g Carbs: 37g Protein: 19g

15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (23)

By: Eat Well 101

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 515 Fat: 19g Carbs: 54g Protein: 31g

Warm Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (24)

By: A Simple Palate

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 221 Fat: 10g Carbs; 28g Protein: 7g

Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (25)

By: Life Made Sweeter

Number of Servings: 10 rolls

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 111 Fat: 4g Carbs: 15g Protein: 5g

Chicken Pesto

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (26)

By: Salt & Lavender

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 348 Fat: 21g Carbs: 6g Protein: 32g

20-Minute Shrimp Stir Fry

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (27)

By: Fork in the Kitchen

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 230 Fat: 6g Carbs: 19g Protein: 29g

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EASY Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Lemon

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (28)

By: Spoonful of Flavor

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 302 Fat: 9g Carbs: 25g Protein: 29g

Chicken Shawarma

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (29)

By: Cotter Crunch

Number of Servings: 4-5

Total Time: 32 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 248 Fat: 15g Carbs: 9g Protein: 21g

Healthy Instant Pot Jambalaya

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (30)

By: The Bettered Blondie

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 437 Fat: 26g Carbs: 12g Protein: 35g

Healthy Chicken Pad Thai

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (31)

By: What Molly Made

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 493 Fat: 20g Carbs: 50g Protein: 28g

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (32)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 440 Fat: 3g Carbs: 45g Protein: 9g

Zucchini Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (33)

By: Your Healthy Beginning

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 386 Fat: 20g Carbs: 25g Protein: 17g

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (34)

By: Savory Tooth

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 50 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 270 Fat: 12g Carbs: 11g Protein: 32g

Vegan Mushroom & Quinoa Burger

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (35)

By: Simple Fit Vegan

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 124 Fat: 5g Carbs: 14g Protein: 4g

Vegetarian Hot Honey Pizza

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (36)

By: Jar of Lemons

Number of Servings: 8 Slices (so probably 4ish)

Total Time: 55 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 193 Fat: 13g Carbs: 11g Protein: 8g

Tilapia Fish Tacos

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (37)

By: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 38 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 39g

Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (38)

By: Veggies Save the Day

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 212 Fat: 4g Carbs: 42g Protein: 7g

Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (39)

By: Pinch of Yum

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 366 Fat: 8g Carbs: 41g Protein: 26g

Baked Chicken Bruschetta

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (40)

By: Sweetpeas & Saffron

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 226 Fat: 10g Carbs: 4g Protein: 28g

5- Ingredient Spicy Pork

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (41)

By: Pinch of Yum

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 274 Fat: 10g Carbs: 6g Protein: 36g

Mexican Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (42)

By: Peanut Butter & Fitness

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 384 Fat: 11g Carbs: 34g Protein: 40g

Butternut Squash Casserole

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (43)

By: 40 Aprons

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 65 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 234 Fat: 17g Carbs: 16g Protein: 8g

Beef & Barley Stew

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (44)

By: Slimming Eats

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 242 Fat: 11g Carbs: 22g Protein: 16g

Greek Chicken Kabobs

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (45)

By: Ambitious Kitchen

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 213 Fat: 9g Carbs: 9g Protein: 24g

Dreamy Refried Bean Chicken Enchiladas

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (46)

By: Ambitious Kitchen

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 60 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 400 Fat: 10g Carbs: 45g Protein: 31g

Easy Vegan Enchiladas

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (47)

By: Blissful Basil

Number of Servings: 8 enchiladas

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition: Not Specified

Instant Pot Pho

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (48)

By: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 354 Fat: 7g Carbs: 31g Protein: 37g

Oil-Free Greek Zucchini and Potato Bake

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (49)

By: Monkey & Me Kitchen Adventures

Number of Servings: 5-6

Total Time: 85 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 146 Fat: 3g Carbs: 25g Protein: 5g

Baked Salsa Chicken

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (50)

By: Carlsbad Cravings

Number of Servings: 6-8

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition: Not Specified

Chicken Cacciatore

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By: Cafe Delites

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 310 Fat: 11g Carbs: 22g Protein: 27g

Healthy Baked Falafel

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (52)

By: Joy Food Sunshine

Number of Servings: 18 Pieces

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 38 Fat: 1g Carbs: 5g Protein: 1g

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (53)

By: Purely Kaylie

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 384 Fat: 10g Carbs: 58g Protein: 16g

Set It and Forget It(ish)

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (54)

By: Peanut Butter & Fitness

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 5 hours & 30 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 468 Fat: 6g Carbs: 63g Protein: 38g

Crockpot Cashew Chicken

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (55)

By: Family Fresh Meals

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 3 hours & 20 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 483 Fat: 22g Carbs: 32g Protein: 55g

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

51 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss (56)

By: Yellow Bliss Road

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 6 hours & 10 minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 456 Fat: 10g Carbs: 41g Protein: 50g

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FAQs

What is the biggest meal for weight loss? ›

Most people are brought up thinking that dinner should be the biggest meal of the day, meaning they opt for a light breakfast and lunch. However, research has found that a smaller dinner and larger lunch could be the key to helping you shift those weight.

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What are the top 10 healthiest dinners? ›

It's dinnertime: ZOE members' top recipes
  • Chickpea & broccoli pasta.
  • Lentil & eggplant stew.
  • Veggie shepherd's pie.
  • Harissa traybake.
  • Noodle salad.
  • Cod & salsa salad.
  • Kale salad.
  • Mushroom stir-fry.
Mar 19, 2024

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What should I eat for each meal to lose weight? ›

Great Food Combos for Losing Weight
  • Power Pairs. 1/15. ...
  • Avocado and Dark Leafy Greens. 2/15. ...
  • Chicken and Cayenne Pepper. 3/15. ...
  • Oatmeal and Walnuts. 4/15. ...
  • Eggs, Black Beans, and Peppers. 5/15. ...
  • Bean and Vegetable Soup. 6/15. ...
  • Steak and Broccoli. 7/15. ...
  • Green Tea and Lemon. 8/15.
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What is the best dinner to lose belly fat? ›

Studies indicate that a diet rich in high protein foods, such as eggs, fish, seafood, legumes, nuts, meat, and dairy results in overall less abdominal fat, more satiety, and an increased metabolic function. Adding fiber-rich foods to meals is also a key in keeping off the body fat.

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What can I eat everyday to lose 20 pounds? ›

Eating more fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while eating fewer refined carbs can be very effective.

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What should I eat to lose 20 pounds in a month? ›

The food you eat should be grilled, baked, broiled or steamed. Stay away from fatty additives like butter and oil. One simple way to drastically reduce the number of calories you're getting is to stop eating fast food and drinking soda. This allows most people to lose an additional 2-3 pounds a week.

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What can I eat everyday to lose 10 pounds? ›

Weight loss tips
  • Eat 5 to 6 meals per day: 3 main meals and 2 to 3 snacks. ...
  • Eat 3 to 4 fruits per day, being sure to choose fruits with peels and pulp.
  • Half of your plate should contain vegetables, both at lunch and dinner time. ...
  • You are advised to eat just one carbohydrate source per meal.
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What is the unhealthiest dinner? ›

Worst Restaurant Meals
  • Ham and Cheese Omelet. 1/15. The Count: Approximately 512 calories, 37 grams of fat, 1,277 milligrams of sodium. ...
  • Chicken and Waffles. 2/15. ...
  • Bacon Double Cheeseburger. 3/15. ...
  • Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack) 4/15. ...
  • Chicken Alfredo. 5/15. ...
  • Pepperoni Stromboli. 6/15. ...
  • General Tso's Chicken. 7/15. ...
  • Beef Chimichangas. 8/15.

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What foods fill you up without gaining weight? ›

A can of tuna, an apple with a tablespoon of peanut or almond butter, a handful of nuts, a cup of plain air-popped popcorn, a half-cup of cottage cheese or a hard-boiled egg all make excellent options. Though they do contain calories, they're high in protein, so you won't be tempted to overeat at your next meal.

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What are the three meals for weight loss? ›

The idea is that, by eating three meals a day while breaking them up with some fruits and vegetables in between, you're able to control your food intake and your appetite. Spreading calories throughout the day keeps you from getting hungry after each meal.

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What is one meal a day for weight loss? ›

It is a type of intermittent fasting. It alternates long periods without eating or drinking anything containing calories with short time windows for eating. The diet utilizes a type of intermittent fasting called 23:1.

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How can I lose 10 pounds in a month? ›

We explain how specific changes might help you meet these goals.
  1. Try cardio for weight loss. ...
  2. Eat fewer refined carbs. ...
  3. Counting calories. ...
  4. Choose better beverages. ...
  5. Eat slowly. ...
  6. Add fiber to your diet. ...
  7. Eat a high protein breakfast. ...
  8. Get enough sleep every night.
Jun 30, 2023

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How to lose 20 pounds in a month? ›

7 Important Tips For Losing 20 Pounds In A Month
  1. Reduce Calories.
  2. Eliminate Bad Foods.
  3. Drink More Water.
  4. Try Intermittent Fasting.
  5. Eat More Protein.
  6. Increase Your Fiber Intake.
  7. Exercise.
Feb 5, 2024

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