Main Dishes

Zoodles, Spaghetti made from Zucchini, with bolognese sauce
The One Dinner Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often
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a stack of grilled egg, cheese, ham and tomato sandwiches on a white plate as an example of a leftover ham recipe
20 Creative and Tasty Leftover Ham Recipes to Try
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an overhead photo of a white bowl of pasta made with Boursin cheese, chicken and tomatoes
This High-Protein Version of the Viral Boursin Pasta Is the Easiest Weeknight Meal
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Tasty baked pizza muffins in a pan with one on the table
12 High-Protein Dinners You Can Make in a Muffin Tin
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Homemade Savory Spiced Meatloaf
10 Comforting Meatloaf Recipes High in Protein
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Prawns in curry sauce in a frying pan close-up. Horizontal
This 3-Ingredient Curry Recipe Is the Most Comforting High-Protein Meal
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Creamy Turkey Shepherd's Pie, a simple 3-ingredient recipe for leftover turkey
6 Tasty 3-Ingredient Leftover Turkey Recipes That Make Mealtime a Breeze
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Baked broccoli and chicken casserole in a baking dish on blue marble background beside pamesan cheese
15 High-Protein Chicken Casseroles That Bring Comfort to the Table
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Salmon Fish and Stir Fried Yaki Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Soy-based Sauce.
8 Salmon Stir-Fry Recipes for a Quick, High-Protein Meal
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Chicken stir-fry with broccoli and sweet pepper in a white bowl on white table
7 Chicken Stir-Fry Recipes That Pack Protein and Veggies
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Roasted vegetables open faced sandwich with hummus and feta cheese
15 High-Protein Open-Faced Sandwiches for Busy Weekdays
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an overhead photo of a fish steak baked with lemon and herbs in foil
25 Foil Packet Meals That Make for Easy Clean-Up
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grilled chicken thighs on black plate with herbs
9 Mistakes When Cooking Chicken, and How to Avoid Them
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Slow cooker seafood recipe of shrimp scampi on a white plate
15 Slow Cooker Seafood Recipes for a High-Protein Dinner
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Crock-Pot oatmeal with blueberries and almonds
15 Slow Cooker Oatmeal Recipes That Practically Make Themselves
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Homemade slow cooker chicken soup recipe high in protein
30 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes for a High-Protein Dinner
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Homemade Beef and Broccoli with Rice and herbs on wooden table
10 Tasty Instant Pot Broccoli Recipes That Are Almost Effortless
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One-pot dinner of shrimp and rice with vegeteables.
10 Healthy One-Pot Dinners That Cost Less Than $5 Per Serving
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custom illustration showing bagel with smoked salmon and grilled bacon
How Bad Is It Really to Eat Grilled or Smoked Fish and Meats?
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Baked chicken nuggets made from a three-ingredient chicken recipe.
10 Tasty 3-Ingredient Chicken Recipes That Make Meal Time a Breeze
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Cooked cod fillet with lemon and vegetables on plate
How to Cook Cod: 7 Best Cooking Methods, Plus Recipes
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Instant pot jerk chicken recipe with white rice in a white bowl.
20 Instant Pot Chicken Recipes With More Than 15 Grams of Protein
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Roasted salmon steak, roasted potatoes and tomatoes on wooden table
How to Cook Salmon: The Complete Guide
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Baked chicken wings with sesame seeds and sweet chili sauce on white wooden board
How to Cook Chicken Wings: The Ultimate Guide
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Roasted Filet Mignon tenderloin meat beef steaks in pan
How to Cook Filet Mignon: The Ultimate Guide
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Organic grilled peaches with ice cream on top
11 Surprising Foods You Can Grill (That Aren’t Meat)
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air fryer salmon steak, fried potatoes and vegetables on wooden background
6 Air Fryer Salmon Recipes for a Tasty and Easy Dinner
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Eating different salad and appetizer on wooden table top view
7 No-Cook, Gut-Healthy Meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Homemade air fryer fries and cod served with sauces and lime
The 7 Best Air Fryer Fish Recipes to Shake Up Your Dinner Routine
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Preparing Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
30 One-Pot Vegetarian Meals That Pack Protein
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Spicy Deep Fried Breaded Chicken Wings
The 13 Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes That Revamp Boring Meals
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Young couple siiting on a couch in a cafe having breakfast
7 Things to Do if You’re Too Burnt Out to Cook Tonight
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Healthy salad bowl with salmon, grapefruit, spicy chickpeas, avocado, red onion and arugula
How to Turn a Grapefruit Into 12 Delicious High-Protein Meals
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indian saag paneer curry
24 Warming Curry Recipes Under 500 Calories
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an overhead photo of a person preparing a whole fish with lemon on a wooden cutting board
6 Tricks to Make Fish Taste Less Fishy (That Aren’t Frying)
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Healthy Homemade Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
7 Breakfast-for-Dinner Recipes With 14 Grams of Protein or More
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Taco-Stuffed Peppers in white baking dish
These Taco-Stuffed Peppers Make for an Easy and Tasty Low-Carb Meal
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an assortment of avocado toast with veggies and nuts and seeds
16 Mini Meal Ideas for When You’re Just Not in the Mood to Cook
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Bowl of Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
7 Quick-and-Easy Meals, Snacks and Desserts Made in Your Food Processor
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Healthy coconut cauliflower tacos, close up on wood
7 High-Fiber Dinner Recipes to Help You Poop
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp on plate with orange dipping sauce and lime
7 Low-Carb Air Fryer Recipes for Meals, Snacks and Desserts
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Homemade Lemon and Herb Chicken with asparagus on side and salad
7 Low-Carb Instant Pot Recipes That Make Weekday Dinners a Breeze
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mexican shredded chicken tacos with ingredients
8 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes
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Spicy Chili Cheese Fries
17 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes Under 500 Calories
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Creamy chicken breast, cauliflower, leek pie with crispy potato cheese topping on light background, top view
How to Turn a Jar of Tahini Into 6 Tasty Meals, Snacks and Desserts That Aren’t Hummus
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Honey salmon on plate, served with white rice and broccoli.
How to Turn a Jar of Honey Into 5 Savory, High-Protein Meals
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guacamole and veggie sandwich with mushroom caps as a bun
The 7 Best Recipes That Swapped Veggies for Bread in 2020
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Cannellini beans beef slow-cooker stew on the wooden table, top view. Autumn, winter seasonal, healthy comfort food
How to Turn Jarred Salsa Into a Week's Worth of High-Protein Meals (That Aren't Tacos)
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Homemade salmon club sandwich on rye bread with cucumber and sauteed spinach and secure with cocktail sticks
6 Satisfying Sandwich Recipes With Over 20 Grams of Protein
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A young woman is eating a freshly made pesto mushroom pizzadilla
6 Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas for When You’re in No Mood to Cook
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Stir-fry with chicken, mushrooms, broccoli and peppers on wooden table
20 High-Protein Stir-Fry Recipes That Make Dinner a Breeze
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Homemade Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos
5 Delicious Pulled Pork Recipes With 15 Grams of Protein or More
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Potato gratin with bacon
The 6 Best Leftover Ham Recipes
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Fettuccine alfreddo - traditional italian pasta with chicken
10 Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes to Make Until Your Fridge Is Empty
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Baked salmon fillet with blueberry and rosmarin sauce, horizontal
How to Turn a Box of Blueberries Into 6 Savory Dinners Rich in Antioxidants
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Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
7 Slow Cooker Comfort Food Recipes Under 500 Calories
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Homemade stuffed peppers with beef and feta cheese
How to Turn a Tub of Cottage Cheese Into 4 Dinners With Over 15 Grams of Protein
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Stir fry chicken, zucchini, sweet peppers and green onion. Asian cuisine
6 Low-Carb Lunches That Will Fill You Up
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Baked Baby Carrots with Thyme
How to Turn a Jar of Maple Syrup Into 6 Low-Sugar Meals, Snacks and Desserts
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Homemade Chinese General Tsos Chicken
How to Use Your Air Fryer to Make 7 Comfort Foods — All Under 500 Calories
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Chicken Salad Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread
Too Exhausted to Cook Dinner? Go for These 6 No-Cook Meals With 15 Grams of Protein or More
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Spicy pasta ziti with minced meat, tomatoes, herbs and cheese close-up. horizontal
How to Turn a Box of Tofu Into 7 Protein-Packed Meals That Are Anything but Bland
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White Chicken Chili Pie With Pumpkin Cornbread Crust
How to Turn a Tub of Sour Cream Into 5 Protein-Rich Recipes Under 500 Calories
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overhead view of hearty Beef and Okra Stew
How to Turn a Bag of Okra Into 5 Protein-Packed Plant-Based Dinners
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Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken, plated with green herbs
This Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Transforms Your Favorite Soup Into an Easy, Protein-Packed Dinner
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Mediterranean Sardine Pasta with Lemon, Capers and Chili Flakes sardines recipes
How to Turn a Can of Sardines Into 7 Delicious, Protein-Rich Meals That Don't Taste Fishy
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Sweet and Sour Tofu
How to Turn a Jar of Peanut Butter Into 6 Filling Meals That Aren’t Sandwiches
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Air fryer chicken parmigiana Traditional Italian comfort dish. Chicken breast covered in breadcrumbs lightly fried, topped with homemade marinara, melted mozzarella, parmigiana provolone and Italian parsley.
10 High-Protein Air Fryer Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less
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Macaroni and cheese in a white bowl on blue plaid tablecloth
6 Comfort-Food Dinners to Make in Your Instant Pot — All Under 500 Calories
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Homemade pizza with artichoke and olives
How to Turn a Can of Artichoke Hearts Into 5 High-Protein Meals
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Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken on a plate
These 6 Caribbean-Inspired Recipes Are the Island Escape We All Need Right Now
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italian risotto with pumpin and parmesan
How to Turn a Bag of Oats Into 6 Filling, High-Fiber Dinners
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Healthy eating doesn't have to mean sacrificing taste. On our healthy main dishes page, we offer a wide selection of delicious recipes with options for various dietary needs and preferences.

Our team of dietitians and chefs provides recipes that are designed to be easy to make, using simple, accessible ingredients. We also offer tips on how to swap ingredients to make recipes fit your dietary needs or tastes.

Our healthy main dishes page is perfect for anyone looking to improve their eating habits. We offer recipes that are filling, satisfying and nourishing, without breaking the bank.

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