10 Filling Weeknight Meals

October 05, 2013
Leigh Beisch
10 simple suppers that won't have you sneaking off to the kitchen for a midnight snack.
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Simple and satisfying

Yunhee Kim

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

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Sweet Potatoes Stuffed With Shrimp and Salsa

Leigh Beisch

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

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Cate's Springtime Risotto Soup

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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

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Hoisin Pork With Vegetables and Noodles

Tara Donne

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

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Fiore With Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, and Pecorino Cheese

Yunhee Kim

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

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Saucy Chicken Lo Mein

Leigh Beisch

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

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Quick Pizza Margherita

Randy Mayor

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

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Canadian-Bacon-and-Cheese Quesadillas With Arugula Salad

Rita Mass

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

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Southwestern Omelet

Randy Mayor

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

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Chicken Chili With White Beans and Chipotles

Leigh Beisch

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

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