Healthy One-Dish Dinners

These heart-smart one-pan dinners are tasty, nutritious meals that keep the work to a minimum and make cleaning up a snap.


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How to Roast Veggies
Country Captain

Complete this one-skillet Country Captain recipe -- and keep it at truly one dish -- by serving with the microwavable whole grain brown rice.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Caprese Panini

The simple appetizer transforms into a gooey, cheesy panini. Make this sandwich with your panini press or in a hot skillet.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Mediterranean Kale & Cannellini Stew with Farro

This Mediterranean stew requires a little prep, two simple steps, and time in the slow cooker. It's a simple way to get a stress-free dinner on the table.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 3 hrs (high)
Sloppy Turkey & Veggie Sandwiches

Kid-friendly sloppy sandwiches are an easy option for sneaking in healthy veggies to your daily meal plan. Keep a fork nearby so you can scoop up every last bite that falls to the plate.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Taco Salad

This skillet-cooked meal will fulfill your craving for something spicy. Add more vegetables instead of ground beef to the salad for added density without the fat.

Tip: For quicker prep, substitute taco bowls for a variety of low-fat corn or soy chips.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: Makes 6 main-dish servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°
Open-Face Ratatouille Sandwiches

A roasting pan does the legwork in this veggie-rich choice. Leftover vegetables taste wonderful folded into an omelet.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Roast: 45 mins to 50 mins 400°F
How to Roast Veggies

Roasted vegetables taste great in soups, salads, and casseroles, on sandwiches, or on their own. Watch how easy it is to make them.

Grilled Lemon Chicken

This marinade-then-grill masterpiece can even be made in advance. Prep the chicken and marinade, seal in a zippered plastic bag, and freeze. When you're ready to grill, simply thaw the meat in the bag.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 1 hr
Grill: 12 mins
Lemon-Sesame Shrimp Soup

The sesame oil and seeds add nutty flavor with a delicate grassy note that complements the citrusy lemon accent in this shrimp soup.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 55 mins
Turkey Cranberry Burgers

Why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy a juicy turkey and tart cranberry sauce? These quick-to-make burgers have just 2 grams of fat and require only a medium bowl and your grill rack.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Grill: 12 mins
Barley-Vegetable Soup

This hearty veggie-filled soup takes less time to put together than it does to set the table.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Caramelized Onion Pizza

Enjoy easy cleanup on this one -- most of the work is done on the grill. And although this recipe is short on cookware, it doesn't skimp on taste.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 10 mins to 15 mins
Grill: 5 mins to 10 mins
Mama's Amazing Ziti

Pour in the pasta, veggies, and sauce, then let the Dutch oven do its magic. This dish is quick and satisfying, with oh-so-little cleanup.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Avocado Soup

Got a blender? It's the only thing you need to (literally) whip up this tasty dish.

Tip: Purchase slightly soft avocados that yield to gentle pressure placed on the skin.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 6 side-dish servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 24 hrs
Garbanzo Bean Stew

The amazing slow cooker handles the hard stuff in this one-dish stew. On those busy days full of errands, you'll look forward to coming home to this recipe.

Yield: 4 servings + reserves
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4.5-5 hours (high)
Chicken and Hummus Pitas

Brush chicken breasts with a mixture of oil, lemon juice, and spices, then broil your chicken straight on the rack. Packed with the chicken, hummus, tomato, and yogurt, these pocket sandwiches will fill you up for less than 300 calories.

Tip: Toast the pita for a warm version of the sandwich.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Broil: 12 mins
Apple-Glazed Turkey

Broiling meat is a fast way to cook, especially if you don't have a grill. In this recipe, broiling the turkey with a sweet apple glaze gives it a mouthwatering caramelized crust.

Makes: 2 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Broil: 9 mins
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Soup

No need to draw straws for cleanup duty tonight--one of our most popular recipes requires just one dish to clean (not including soup bowls and spoons).

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Cook: 6 hrs low or 3 hours on high
Chunky Minestrone

Hosting a crowd? No need to slave all day. Simmer this nutritious, heart-healthy soup in a slow cooker while you prep your house. Fifteen minutes before family and friends arrive, simply heat a few loaves of French bread to serve alongside.

Makes: 5 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Black bean salsa provides a healthy dose of fiber, and the broiled-on-the-rack pork chops are a source of lean protein. Any leftover salsa tastes great on eggs, sweet potato chips, or a salad.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Pulled Chicken Sandwich

One medium saucepan is all you'll be washing after enjoying these hearty chicken sandwiches. Bonus: We bet you have most, if not all, of the nine ingredients already on hand.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: Makes 6 sandwiches
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 7 mins
Tangy Chicken Salad

Need something quick to fix, easy to clean up, and irresistibly delicious? Look no further: This recipe only takes 15 minutes and needs just one dish to prep.

Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Quick Salmon Chowder

Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and adds protein to this lean, saucepan-prepped dinner.

Tip: Don't want to eat leftovers three days in a row? Freeze in individual servings, then thaw and reheat as needed.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 12 mins
All-Wrapped-Up Salad

Cut the vegetables, then store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. You'll be able to make these crunchy wraps for lunch or dinner in minutes.

Tip: If you don't use all of the avocado, place it immediately in lemon juice -- flesh side down -- to keep it from browning.

Makes: 2 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 6 hrs
Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Toss in the ingredients and forget about it ... until that tangy, barbecue smell reminds you dinner is ready. Soak the slow cooker inset while you eat, then wash up in seconds.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 2 hrs 5 mins
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