Healthy Eating Made Fun: 22 Easy Healthy Recipes To Try

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Prepare to enjoy your healthy meals going forward, with this collection of 22 easy dinner recipes that not only prioritize your well-being but also infuse every meal with a sense of fun and excitement. From vibrant salads to savory main courses, these dishes showcase that eating well can also be a very pleasurable experience.

Baked Cod in Foil

Make these flavor loaded packs of baked cod in foil with just 5 minutes of prep. Filled with cod, tomatoes, potatoes and lemon for a fish-potatoes-and-sauce-dinner all in one. The secret to not overcooking the fish? Use frozen cod. Get the recipe from always use butter: Baked Cod in Foil.

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Salmon Stir-Fry

Light and citrusy, and so loaded with veggies adding rice is highly optional!

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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

When dinner has to be REALLY quick, this is the way to go. 5-6 minutes, and that is it!

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Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

An almost-authentic Thai Larb Gai with roasted peanuts for extra crunch.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Larb Gai (Spicy Thai Minced Chicken Salad)

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Forgot to take out the salmon from the freezer? Good for you! It's even better cooked straight from frozen.

Get the recipe from always use butter: How to Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer

Red Curry Tofu Stir Fry

Lots of flavor in this vegetarian curry, with tofu for a good dose of protein.

Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.

Lemon Pepper Salmon

Season, bake, and it's all done - everyone loves this. Like Anya said in a comment: "The perfect quick, healthy meal! Can't believe how simple and unbelievably yummy this was."

Get the recipe from always use butter: Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

If salads aren't your thing, maybe this warm version can win you over. Topped with a delicious Tahini Dressing.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Roasted Sweet Potato Feta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Spanish Chicken Stew with Rosemary & Lemon

Rotisserie chicken makes this delicious stew a quick weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Easy Spanish Chicken Stew

Potato Halloumi Stir-fry

You've never had stir-fry quite like this before! All the veggies and a good dose of halloumi makes this a tasty, healthy, weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Potato Stir-fry with Halloumi

Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak

Cook your steak in the air fryer for a healthier option that will soon become your new go-to steak recipe.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Easy Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak

Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Halloumi

This bowl dish is super tasty with all those tomato & halloumi flavors mixed with warm noodles.

Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.

Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

Loaded with chicken & veggies - and easy to make with homemade or store bought teriyaki sauce.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

Sticky Tofu

Sticky tofu tastes indulgent, but is really a healthy dish. Serve with rice or zucchini noodles!

Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.

Baked Halloumi with Ratatouille

A sheet pan dish the whole family will love.

Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady.

Furikake Salmon

Crispy Furikake seasoning and soy sauce adds all the flavor to this salmon.

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Make healthy chicken fajitas with the help of your air fryer, without loosing out on any of the flavor!

Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks.

Shrimp Tacos

Tacos can be a healthy choice - just follow this easy air fryer recipe!

Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks.

Caprese Salad with Spinach & Cashews

A heartier take on a classic caprese, and sure to keep you full for hours. Make it with mozzarella or burrata!

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Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

All in one pan, this fish & veggies & sauce dinner will have you coming back for seconds, and thirds...

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Stovetop Frittata

If you're craving breakfast for dinner, this frittata with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil is the way to go.

Get the recipe from always use butter: Stovetop Frittata with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

 

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