10 Filling Weeknight Meals
Simple and satisfying
The key to a filling dinner is the right combination of protein, fats, and fiber-rich carbs. Here are 10 simple suppers that won't have you sneaking off to the kitchen for a midnight snack.
Chicken and White Bean Soup With Greens
Though this dish only contains 200 calories, the 20 grams of lean protein and 5 grams of fiber will surely satisfy.
Ingredients: Olive oil, leeks, garlic, carrot, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, rosemary, cannellini beans, kale, spinach, parsley
Calories: 209
Try this recipe: Chicken and White Bean Soup With Greens
1 of 10
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed With Shrimp and Salsa
With as much protein as four slices of turkey breast, this creative recipe will leave you satiated without overeating.
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, turkey kielbasa, shrimp, salsa, sour cream, cilantro
Calories: 314
Try this recipe: Sweet Potatoes Stuffed With Shrimp and Salsa
2 of 10
Cate's Springtime Risotto Soup
Use medium-grain brown rice to add fiber and save calories.
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, lemon, Arborio rice, chicken broth, asparagus, chopped spinach, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese
Calories: 320
Try this recipe: Cate's Springtime Risotto Soup
3 of 10
Hoisin Pork With Vegetables and Noodles
Ditch the soy sauce in favor of rice vinegar and ginger to get a low-sodium, spicy dish.
Ingredients: Hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, bean threads (cellophane noodles), pork tenderloin, cornstarch, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, carrots, sugar snap peas, garlic
Calories: 324
Try this recipe: Hoisin Pork With Vegetables and Noodles
4 of 10
Fiore With Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, and Pecorino Cheese
This light and well-seasoned recipe contains more than 20% of your dietary reference intake (DRI) of iron.
Ingredients: Broccoli rabe, fiore pasta, olive oil, garlic, leek, chicken cutlets, chicken stock, red pepper, pecorino Romano cheese, marjoram
Calories: 421
Try this recipe: Fiore With Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, and Pecorino Cheese
5 of 10
Saucy Chicken Lo Mein
Buy cooked chicken breast to save time, or substitute frozen shrimp as another lean protein source.
Ingredients: Soy sauce, sake, dark sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, vegetable oil, bean sprouts, green onions, carrots, ginger, chicken breast
Calories: 500
Try this recipe: Saucy Chicken Lo Mein
6 of 10
Quick Pizza Margherita
From prebaking the dough for crispness to drizzling the finished pie with balsamic vinegar, this 30-minute recipe is full of flavorful tricks.
Ingredients: Refrigerated pizza crust, olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil
Calories: 298
Try this recipe: Quick Pizza Margherita
7 of 10
Canadian-Bacon-and-Cheese Quesadillas With Arugula Salad
Bacon's not just for breakfast. And Canadian bacon is lower in fat than other varieties, so you can enjoy mozzarella cheese guilt-free.
Ingredients: Flour tortillas, Canadian bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, yellow bell pepper, arugula, vinaigrette dressing
Calories: 501
Try this recipe: Canadian Bacon-and-Cheese Quesadillas With Arugula Salad
8 of 10
Southwestern Omelet
The egg whites in this breakfast-for-dinner favorite provide lean protein, while black beans add fiber and iron. Add broccoli or red peppers to sneak in a serving of veggies.
Ingredients: Cilantro, eggs, black beans, green onions, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, salsa
Calories: 181
Try this recipe: Southwestern Omelet
9 of 10
Chicken Chili With White Beans and Chipotles
White beans and chicken pack this hearty stew with more than 40 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber.
Ingredients: Onion, cumin, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, chipotle chiles, chicken breast, cilantro
Calories: 431
Try this recipe: Chicken Chili With White Beans and Chipotles