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    YOU ARE HERE: Home » Recipes » Light and Healthy » 18 of My Favorite Healthyish Dinners

    By Carol · Published: Jan 1, 2018 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    18 of My Favorite Healthyish Dinners

    18 of My Favorite Healthyish Dinners

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    Happy New Year!

    First, I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy, prosperous, wonderful, safe and delicious 2018!  Thank you all so much for reading, subscribing, following and making From A Chef’s Kitchen a bigger success than I ever dreamed!

    Did you wake up this morning with big plans to lose weight and get in shape?  If you’re starting a special diet or workout program, here’s to your success!

    However, if you’re like me, you know this resolution will not last very long.  I love food and cooking too much to give up any of it!  So, instead of following special diets, I believe in moderation, moving more and just eating “healthyish.”

    I’ve got tons of creative recipe ideas swirling around in my head for this year.  Also, one of my goals is to provide you with an estimated nutritional analysis for each recipe.

    To kick off 2018, here are 18 of My Favorite Healthyish Dinners!  From vegetarian to chicken, fish and seafood to beef, these are dinners you can enjoy on almost any diet with simple modifications.  They’re all packed with flavor and are sure to satisfy without feeling deprived.

    Vegan / Vegetarian / Meatless

    Vegetables in Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles

    Photo of Vegetables in Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles.

    Sesame Tofu with Spinach and Rice Noodles in Ginger Broth

    Photo of Sesame Tofu with Spinach and Rice Noodles in Ginger Broth.

    Ratatouille

    Photo of Ratatouille in white bowl.

    Indian Root Vegetable Curry

    Photo of Indian Root Vegetable Curry in black bowl.

    Fish and Seafood

    Shrimp Pad Thai with Zucchini Noodles

    Photo of Shrimp Pad Thai with Zucchini Noodles.

    Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad

    Photo of Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad.

    Blackened Halibut with Mango – Avocado Salsa

    Photo of Blackened Halibut with Mango - Avocado Salsa.

    Asian Vegetable Noodle Broth Bowls with Pan-Seared Fish

    Photo of Asian Vegetable and Noodle Broth Bowls with Pan-Seared Fish.

    Pomegranate and Orange-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

    Photo of Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir Fried Vegetables.

    Mediterranean Fish en Papillote

    Photo of Mediterranean Fish en Papillote.

    Chicken / Turkey

    Chicken Scallopini with Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille

    Photo of Chicken Scallopini with Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille.

    Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

    Photo of Cuban Chicken Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls.

    Turkish Turkey Meatball Wraps with Tzatziki

    Photo of Turkish Turkey Meatball Wraps with Tzatziki.

    Chicken Bruschetta with Zucchini Noodles

    Photo of Chicken Bruschetta with Zucchini Noodles.

    Vietnamese Chicken Salad

    Photo of Vietnamese Chicken Salad.

    Sheet Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Green Beans, Olives and Lemon

    Photo of Sheet Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Green Beans, Olives and Lemon.

    Beef

    Spaghetti Squash Fideos

    Photo of Spaghetti Squash Fideos.

    Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps with Rice Noodles and Cucumber Relish

    Photo of Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps with Rice Noodles and Cucumber Relish.

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