8 Fast Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipes + Shopping List

Looking for some quick and healthy meal inspiration? You will love these 8 easy weeknight dinner recipes. Plus, to make cooking up these tasty dishes even simpler and more convenient for you, we’ve even added in the complete shopping list for each recipe on this list.

1. One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Veggies

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins

Shopping List:

• Chicken thighs or breasts (4 pieces)
• 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Broccoli (1 head)
• Carrots (2 large)
• Red bell pepper (1)
• Salt, pepper, dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Place chicken and vegetables on a lined baking tray.
4. Drizzle with the lemon garlic mixture and toss to coat.
5. Roast for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

2. 15-Minute Greek Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: 15 mins
No cooking required

Shopping List:

• 1 can chickpeas
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup)
• Cucumber (1)
• Red onion (1 small)
• Kalamata olives (1/2 cup)
• Feta cheese (100g)
• Olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano

Instructions:

1. Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta in a large bowl.
2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

3. 3-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Shopping List:

• Ripe bananas (2)
• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• Eggs (2)
• Optional: cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
3. Pour small amounts of batter to form pancakes.
4. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden.
5. Serve with fresh fruit or honey.

4. Sheet Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Shopping List:

• Salmon fillets (2)
• Sweet potatoes (2 small)
• Asparagus (1 bunch)
• Olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Arrange salmon, sweet potatoes, and asparagus on a baking tray.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until salmon is flaky and veggies are cooked.

5. Healthy Turkey & Spinach Wraps

Prep Time: 10 mins
No cooking required

Shopping List:

• Whole wheat wraps (4)
• Cooked turkey breast slices
• Fresh spinach
• Avocado (1)
• Hummus
• Cherry tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Spread hummus on each wrap.
2. Layer with turkey, spinach, avocado, and tomatoes.
3. Roll tightly, cut in half, and serve fresh.

6. Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Shopping List:

• Red lentils (1 cup)
• Coconut milk (1 can)
• Onion (1)
• Garlic (3 cloves)
• Ginger (1-inch piece)
• Curry powder
• Fresh coriander
• Basmati rice

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a pot with a bit of oil until soft.
2. Add curry powder and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add lentils and coconut milk. Add 1 cup of water.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
5. Season with salt and garnish with coriander. Serve with rice.

7. Berry Chia Overnight Oats

Prep Time: 5 mins
Refrigerate Overnight

Shopping List:

• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
• Almond milk (or preferred milk)
• Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• Honey or maple syrup
• Vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and honey in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, top with berries and enjoy cold or warm.

8. Easy Veggie Stir-Fry with Tofu

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Shopping List:

• Firm tofu (1 block)
• Broccoli (1 head)
• Carrots (2)
• Bell pepper (1)
• Soy sauce or tamari
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Brown rice or noodles

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté tofu until golden, remove and set aside.
2. Add garlic and vegetables to the same pan. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes.
3. Return tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, and stir to combine.
4. Serve with rice or noodles.

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