10 Easy Dinners for Weight Loss You’ll Enjoy

If you’ve ever felt like your journey to a healthier lifestyle is a constant battle against boring food, you’re not alone. The truth is, incorporating simple, flavorful meals can fundamentally change how you feel about your food! These easy dinner recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and help you reach your goals without feeling like you're missing out. They're simple to make and packed with flavor that you can genuinely enjoy!

Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Thighs

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Tender, juicy bites of chicken and vegetables coated in a sticky sweet sauce and ready in under 40 minutes. This sheet pan Hawaiian chicken makes for a delicious weeknight dinner. With multiple ways to serve it, these Hawaiian chicken thighs are just as delicious the night of as they are for meal prep.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Steak Bites

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Tender juicy steak and a savory, slightly sweet teriyaki sauce. These garlic teriyaki steak bites are a tasty way to enjoy steak. Serve them as an appetizer or whip them up as part of your weekly meal prep, these steak bites (that are made in just 20 minutes!) are always a hit. Plus, they’re made in just one skillet! To learn more: Teriyaki Steak Bites

Dairy-Free Teriyaki Meatballs

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A 30-minute, weeknight dinner, this easy, gluten-free meatball recipe is perfect for busy nights. These dairy-free meatballs are tender, simple, and flavorful. Furthermore, they're topped with a sticky, homemade teriyaki sauce! To learn more: Teriyaki Meatballs

30-Minute Sweet Peach Curry

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A flavorful sweet peach curry recipe made with immune-boosting ingredients. This easy curry recipe is the perfect blend that combines traditional curry flavors with a sweet twist. A 30-minute meal perfect for weeknights. To learn more: Peach Curry

Chicken and Potato Casserole

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An easy weeknight dinner that bakes together to create a creamy, savory, dinner, all in one dish! This chicken and potato casserole is the solution to busy weeknights. The whole family will fall in love with this hearty, flavorful dish!

Get the recipe: Chicken and Potato Casserole

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic

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An easy sheet pan dinner recipe for busy nights! This sausage and green beans come together in just 30 minutes. Juicy sausage bites covered in a quick honey garlic sauce and paired with whole-30 approved vegetables.. To learn more: Sheet Pan Sausage and Green Beans

Quick and Easy Inside Out Egg Rolls

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A delicious blend of savory and umami flavors these inside out egg rolls are a 25-minute variation on the classic recipe. It’s lighter, faster, and made in just one skillet to make busy weeknights easier. You’ll fall in love with his unstuffed egg roll recipe in no time.

Get the recipe: Inside Out Egg Rolls

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

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A savory dinner that comes together in 25 minutes, this Korean ground beef and broccoli recipe is great for busy weeknights. A budget-friendly twist on the traditional recipe, this ground beef version has the same comforting flavor but with a great price cut.

Get the recipe: Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli