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Whether you’re looking for quick and easy ideas to simplify your weeknight dinner routine or craving something classic and comforting, this line-up of delicious and nutritious main courses has you covered.

From protein-packed quinoa-based meals to stuffed vegetable classics, including vegetarian stuffed tomatoes and stuffed bell peppers, you’ll find impressive options for any occasion.

Looking for something light and fresh? Why not try one of my favorite fish dishes, such as pan-fried rainbow trout or roasted salmon?

Regardless of which recipe you decide on, rest assured that your meal will be loaded with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors designed to make dinner an enjoyable, feel-good experience the whole family will love!

Three stuffed bell peppers in a bowl standing on a napkin. More stuffed peppers in the background.

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe (Healthy & Delicious)

Meatballs without breadcrumbs in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.

Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs (Healthy Recipe)

Armenian lentil dish Mshosh in a bowl.

Armenian Lentil Dish – Mshosh

Collage of quinoa recipes with the text overlay saying: 6 Easy Spring Quinoa Recipes.

6 Quinoa Recipes to Try This Spring

Caprese quinoa bowl with red cherry tomatoes, white bocconcini cheese, black olives, basil leaves and quinoa in a bowl with a silver fork on the left.

Simple Caprese Salad Quinoa Bowl (Healthy Recipe)

Two butternut squash halves, a small dish with butternut squash puree, and a small dish with butternut squash seeds, all placed into a white baking dish with red handles.

How to Cook Butternut Squash: The Ultimate Guide

A top-view of vegetarian stuffed tomatoes in a white baking dish with red handles.

Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes with Feta and Mushrooms

A top view of the pan fried rainbow trout with red cherry tomatoes and lemon slices in a black pan.

Pan Fried Rainbow Trout – Ready in 10 Minutes

Close-up top view of cooked beet slices.

How to Cook Beets: 5 Easy Methods + Tips and Tricks

Savory Steel Cut Oats on a white plate with thyme sprig on the right and a silver fork on the left.

Savory Steel Cut Oats with Mushrooms and Thyme

Vegetarian quinoa bake in a black pan.

Vegetarian Quinoa Bake with Feta Cheese

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Clean Eating BBQ Menu Recipe Ideas

Yogurt marinated chicken kebabs on skewers, garnished with cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley. Lemon halves in the background.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs (Grill or Oven)

Chicken and lentils in a baking dish. Garnished with chopped parsley. Silver cutlery to the left.

Chicken and Green Lentil Casserole

Baked rainbow trout fillet with roasted vegetables around it. The fish is garnished with lemon slices.

Baked Rainbow Trout with Vegetables

Healthy turkey meatballs in black skillet. Garnished with parsley.

Healthy Turkey Meatballs in Sauce (Easy Recipe)

Quinoa chili being scooped with a spoon out of a bowl.

The Best Vegan Quinoa Chili (Easy Recipe)

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25+ Healthy Fall Recipes

Roasted salmon with apple sauce on a plate with arugula salad.

Roasted Salmon with Applesauce

Roasted salmon with vegetables served on a white plate with lemon slices to the left.

Roasted Salmon with Vegetables

Tuna chili in a bowl garnished with avocado and red onion.

Easy Tuna Chili Recipe

Chicken topped with spinach, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil on a baking sheet.

Chicken Breast Topped with Spinach and Goat Cheese

Asparagus and salmon egg bake on a white plate.

Salmon Egg Bake Recipe (Salmon Frittata)

Turkey meatballs with dairy free mushroom sauce in a black skillet. Top view.

Turkey Meatballs with Dairy Free Mushroom Sauce

Roasted acorn squash stuffed with quinoa salad served in bowls.

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa Salad

Chicken stew in a bowl. Garnished with avocado slices. Silver fork and knife to the left.

Chicken Stew Served with Buckwheat and Avocado

Spinach salad with chicken and strawberries in a bowl with a silver fork. Top view.

Spinach Salad with Chicken and Strawberries

Vegan mushroom goulash in a pot, garnished with thyme. Top view.

Vegan Mushroom Goulash

Overhead shot of quinoa in a measuring cup standing on a marble background.

How to Use Quinoa for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Stuffed crepes on a plate.

Crepes with Spinach and Tofu

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