A Month’s Worth of Healthy Weeknight Dinner Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I find this time of year the most challenging in terms of what to eat.
It’s not quite spring, but it’s not the dead of winter either, and I find my inspiration can go a bit flat.
So it’s for the both of us really that I’ve compiled this list of a month’s worth of healthy weeknight dinner ideas to stay nourished, healthy and inspired as we transition into the warmer months.
Week One:
Easy Spelt Flour Pizza Dough by Making Thyme for Health
I’ll let your imagination run wild with the toppings here, but I’m feeling brie with prosciutto and arugula.
Chicken Fajita Soup by Two Peas and Their Pod
All the flavours of your favourite fajitas.
Roasted Vegetable Salad by Eating Bird Food
Pair with your protein of choice and rice or potatoes.
Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers by Eating Bird Food
Greek-inspired and easy for a weeknight meal.
The Mighty Caesar Bowl by Joyous Health
Not your average caesar-- This is warm and hearty.
Week Two:
Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Bowls by Making Thyme for Health
I’ll be topping mine with a seared tuna steak. (Drool)
Shrimp Tacos by Two Peas and Their Pod
An exotic twist on Taco Tuesday!
Dutch Oven Chicken and Vegetables by PaleOMG
This feels so nourishing!
Baked Eggplant Parmesan by Eating Bird Food
Eggplant is underrated.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps by Joyous Health
Brimming with flavour.
Week Three:
Moroccan Chickpea ‘Meatballs’ by Making Thyme for Health
“A creative plant-based meal that will keep you coming back for more.”
Chipotle Burgers by Two Peas and Their Pod
Okay, my mouth is watering.
30 Minute Teriyaki Salmon Bowls by PaleOMG
These double as a great lunch too, so make extra for the next day!
Vegan Cobb Salad by Eating Bird Food
A vegan take on a salad classic!
Tempeh Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw by Joyous Health
Joy also has a recipe to make your own tempeh.
Week Four:
Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas by Making Thyme for Health
Vegetarian and gluten-free, but can easily be adapted to add a protein of your choice!
Beef and Broccoli by Two Peas and Their Pod
Better than takeout and ready in only 30 mins!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto by PaleOMG
Who says you can only eat pumpkin in the Fall, it's delicious!
Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp by Eating Bird Food
This is loaded with yummy stuff like prawns, avocado, and sweet potato.
Veggie Loaded Tuscan Bolognese by Joyous Health
Delicious and packed with veggies!