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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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By: Eat Yourself Skinny

Number of Servings: 4

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

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By: Julia’s Album

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

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

Cheeseburger Bowl

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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

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By: Jar of Lemons

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 Minutes

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

Curry Noodle Soup

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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

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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

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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

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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

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By: Life Made Sweeter

Number of Servings: 10 rolls

Total Time: 30 Minutes

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

Chicken Pesto

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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

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By: Fork in the Kitchen

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

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

Chicken Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Lemon

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By: Spoonful of Flavor

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 30 Minutes

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

Chicken Shawarma

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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

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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

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By: What Molly Made

Number of Servings: 6

Total Time: 30 minutes

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

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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

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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

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By: Savory Tooth

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 50 Minutes

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

Vegan Mushroom & Quinoa Burger

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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

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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

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By: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Number of Servings: 4

Total Time: 38 Minutes

Nutrition: Calories: 39g

Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

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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

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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

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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

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By: 40 Aprons

Number of Servings: 8

Total Time: 65 minutes

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

Beef & Barley Stew

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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

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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

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By: Ambitious Kitchen

Number of Servings: 5

Total Time: 60 Minutes

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

Easy Vegan Enchiladas

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By: Blissful Basil

Number of Servings: 8 enchiladas

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Nutrition: Not Specified

Instant Pot Pho

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 food is good for dinner to lose weight? ›

According to a 2018 study published in Nutrition, adding fiber and lean protein to your diet can help reduce your weight. When choosing protein foods, look for leaner ones such as chicken breast, lean beef, fish, dairy products, eggs, tofu or legumes.

What is the best food to eat at night for weight loss? ›

There's some evidence that snacking at night is linked with an increased risk of weight gain. That said, if you are going to eat at night, it's best to choose nutrient-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy, eggs, and nuts. vegetables, fruits, whole grain or dairy foods, eggs, and nuts (65, 66 ).

What foods flush out fat? ›

Fat-Fighting Foods
  • Greek Yogurt. 1/26. Greek yogurt has almost twice as much protein as other yogurts. ...
  • Quinoa. 2/26. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a nutritional all-star that belongs in your weight loss plan. ...
  • Cinnamon. 3/26. ...
  • Hot Peppers. 4/26. ...
  • Green Tea. 5/26. ...
  • Grapefruit. 6/26. ...
  • Watermelon. 7/26. ...
  • Pears and Apples. 8/26.
Mar 22, 2024

How did Kelly Clarkson lose weight? ›

In an exclusive interview with People, she revealed that she's lost weight because she's now taking her wellness seriously and walking more. She did not address her gym routine but said, “Walking in the city is quite the workout." Clarkson chose to relocate her talk show to New York from Los Angeles in 2023.

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.

What foods help burn belly fat? ›

Following a low-carb diet also means consuming more protein. 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.

What can I eat to lose weight in 7 days? ›

Easy To Follow 7 Day GM Diet Plan & Menu To Transform Your Body: The Indian Version
  1. Day 1: Fruits.
  2. ‍Day 2: Vegetables.
  3. Day 3: Fruits and Vegetables.
  4. Day 4: Bananas and Milk.
  5. Day 5: Meat.
  6. Day 6: Meat & Vegetables.
  7. Day 7: Rice, Fruit and Vegetable Juice.
Mar 26, 2024

What is the #1 healthiest food in the world? ›

Top 10 Foods for Health
  • Whole grains. ...
  • Beans and lentils. ...
  • Fish. ...
  • Berries. ...
  • Winter squash. ...
  • Soy. ...
  • Flaxseed, nuts and seeds. ...
  • Organic yogurt. Men and women between 19 and 50 years of age need 1000 milligrams of calcium a day and 1200 milligrams if 50 or older.

What is the healthiest meat to eat for dinner? ›

5 of the Healthiest Meats
  1. Sirloin Steak. Sirloin steak is both lean and flavorful – just 3 ounces packs about 25 grams of filling protein! ...
  2. Rotisserie Chicken & Turkey. The rotisserie cooking method helps maximize flavor without relying on unhealthy additives. ...
  3. Chicken Thigh. ...
  4. Pork Chop. ...
  5. Canned Fish.
Jan 6, 2020

What is the healthiest food to eat everyday? ›

Here are the top 15 foods you should be eating according to our experts:
  1. Fish. ...
  2. Broccoli or any of the cruciferous vegetables. ...
  3. Beets. ...
  4. Spinach and other leafy green vegetables. ...
  5. Kale. ...
  6. Peanut butter. ...
  7. Almonds. ...
  8. Mangos.
Apr 5, 2019

What burns belly fat before bed? ›

Exercising before bed like twisting helps the muscles in the abdomen work hard, burns excess fat in the abdomen, and gives an ideal waist. The movement of combining abdomen with legs aims to reduce fat in the lower abdomen, making calves slimmer.

What not to eat before bed to lose weight? ›

What to avoid eating before bed
  • High-fat foods.
  • Mint.
  • Citrus.
  • Spicy foods.
  • Chocolate.

What foods speed up female metabolism? ›

Foods rich in protein, like lean meats, eggs and legumes, as well as fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, can help boost your metabolism.

What meal is most important for weight loss? ›

Studies show that most people who lose weight and keep the weight off eat breakfast every day. On the other hand, you need to pay attention to what, when, and how much you eat. One study showed that people who had large breakfasts ate more during the day.

What meal makes you lose the most weight? ›

What food burns the most weight? High protein foods may be especially helpful for weight loss. Lean meat, fish, legumes, and dairy products are great sources of protein. But to lose weight, you also need to make sure you're eating fewer calories than your body burns.

Which meal should be the biggest 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.

What is the most effective meal schedule for weight loss? ›

1: Make breakfast your biggest meal of the day. Make lunch mid-size and dinner the smallest. 2: Eat dinner four hours before bedtime, rather than right before bedtime. 3: Eat lunch earlier, and always before 3 p.m.

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