Looking for easy fast healthy dinner recipes?

Question

Do you have any or know where I can find some quick and easy recipes that are healthy? By the time I get around to cook dinner it's late so we tend to eat out. I'm not looking for fancy gourmet meals. Just typical American meals that are still healthy. Thanks

Answer 1

these are all really easy, super tasty and are from the "It's Good For You" cookbook from the Pampered Chef

Shrimp and Linguine


¾ lb uncooked shell-on medium shrimp (about 20-30), peeled, de-veined and tails removed
¾ cup coarsely chopped carrots (2 medium)
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
¼ cup sliced green onions with tops
1/3 cup (1 ½ oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
8 oz uncooked linguine
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
¾ cup reduced fat sour cream
½ cup fat free evaporated milk
¼ cup snipped fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon, coarsely ground black pepper
Additional grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

1.Peel and de-vein shrimp; remove tails. Coarsely chop carrots using Food Chopper. Dice tomatoes and slice green onions using Chef’s Knife. Grate parmesan cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater.

2.Cook pasta according to package directions in Professional (4 qt.) Casserole; drain. Return pasta to casserole; cover and keep warm.


3.Meanwhile, heat oil in Large (10 in.) Saute Pan. Add shrimp, carrots, and garlic pressed with Garlic Press. Cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink; remove from skillet and keep warm.

4.Gently heat sour cream and evaporated milk in same skillet over low hear whisking with Nylon Spiral Whisk. (Do not boil.) Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add shrimp mixture, tomatoes, green onions, basil, salt and black pepper; mix gently. Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 medium carrots coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped onion
1-2 lemons
2 TBSP snipped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove pressed
1 can (10 ¾ ounces ) 98% fat-free cream of chic. soup
3 cans (14 ½ ounces each) 100% fat-free Chicken broth, reduced sodium
¼ teaspoon of pepper
2⁄3 cup uncooked long grain white rice

1. Chop chicken, onion and carrots using Food Chopper. Zest 1 tsp. of lemon using Lemon Zester/Scorer. Finely snip zest using shears. Juice lemons using citrus press or juicer to make ¼ cup. Snip parsley using shears; set aside.

2. Heat Executive 4 qt Casserole over medium heat until hot. Lightly spray with nonstick oil. Add carrots onion and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken and lemon zest, juice, soup, chicken broth and black pepper, bring to a boil. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir parsley into soup just before serving.

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 ounces) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and snipped fresh cilantro (optional)


Directions:
1.Heat oil in Professional (4-qt.) Casserole over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
2.Add tomatoes, beans and corn to casserole; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Ladle chili into soup bowls. Serve with toppings, if desired.

Spicy Sausage & Peppers Penne
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage (about 4 links)
1 each: medium green, red and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese


Directions:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions in Professional (4-qt.) Casserole; drain and keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, cook sausage in Family (12-in.) Skillet over medium-high heat 14-16 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from skillet; cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch strips using Chef’s Knife. Coarsely chop onion using Food Chopper.
3.In same skillet, cook bell peppers, onion and garlic pressed with Garlic Press over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
4.Place pasta in large bowl; pour sauce mixture over pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 330 (27% from fat), Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 980 mg, Fiber 3 g Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable (2 carb)

Cook’s Tips: We’ve chosen penne for this recipe, which are straight tubes of macaroni that are cut on the diagonal. Other sturdy shapes such as mostaccioli (short tubes), ziti (curved tubes) or rotini (spirals) can be used in this recipe. Perfectly cooked pasta should be al dente—tender but still firm to the bite. Test pasta for doneness before the time stated on the package. Get a head start on tomorrow’s dinner by cooking extra pasta. Drain the pasta thoroughly, then toss it with 1 teaspoon of oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Place in an airtight container or resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerate up to 3 days. Use it in salads or soups, or toss it with your favorite sauce. Italian seasoning can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix, if desired.

Answer 2

Make Over 200 Juicy, Mouth-Watering Paleo Recipes You've NEVER Seen or Tasted Before?

Answer 3

How about www.cookinglight.com
Here's a sample of what they offer:

Pasta for Dinner, this dish of pantry staples is a good choice for a hectic weeknight supper.

Chicken Tonight, a mixture of flavorful herbs give this piccata a deeper, richer flavor.

Steak and Potatoes, this easy lineup works well for either a weeknight meal or casual entertaining.

South of the Border, if you never grow tired of Mexican food, this menu of enchiladas and Spanish rice will suit your tastebuds.

Gather Around the Chili, an easy dinner to pull together when company's coming.

It all sounds good to me!

Answer 4

Yesterday, I browned 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless) for about 5 minutes, then poured a can of stewed tomatoes over them. I covered and cooked on low for about 20 minutes, stirring so it didn't burn. It was low cal, EASY, and not too expensive-also delish. Good with any veggie as a side! (we had green beans and roasted potatoes). FYI...cut up a potato and cover with about 1 t of olive oil, mix up with a 1/4 package of lipton onion soup mix and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes. Stir once or twice and you have a great side dish!

Answer 5

Paleo diet its a diet based around eating real food unprocessed

Answer 6

food.com they have plenty of healthy good recipes.

Answer 7

Typical American?...how about some steamed couscous with pine nuts and cranberries...the couscous can be filling if you eat enough of it! - My friend said cottage cheese and fruit ;-)

Answer 8

get yourself a Rachael Ray book...she's all about fast cooking

Answer 9

Try www.recipesforvegans.co.uk there are lots of quick, simple, tasty meals on there.

Answer 10

http://www.chefs.com
http://www.recipezaar.com
http://www.foodnetwork key in calorie commando

These all have great recipes

Answer 11

Check out these sites, all of which have quick easy meals

http://www.quickeatsplus.com/

http://www.cheapcooking.com/recipes.htm

http://www.yummyfood.net/

http://www.fbnr.com/index.html