Eating healthy is hard enough, but if you’re not a great cook or if you don’t have a ton of kitchen supplies, it’s even more of a challenge. Luckily for you, Spoon University has you covered with these healthy dinners that anyone can make.
1. Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Photo by Shalayne Pulia
Skip the takeout and make this instead. Recipe here.
2. Mango-Kale Salad
Photo by Nicole Laszlo
Turns out kale isn’t bad. All it needed was some mango. Recipe here.
3. Flatbread Veggie Pizza
Photo by Annalee Flaherty
You can make this in a toaster oven. Plus, using flatbread in place of crust is easier than pizza dough. Recipe here.
4. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Photo by Laura Bailey
Add more veggies into your diet with this low-carb fried rice alternative. Recipe here.
5. Sofrita Bowl
Photo by Katherine Baker
Sofrita bowls in 15 minutes — make it in less time than it takes to wait in line at Chipotle. Recipe here.
6. Roasted Veggies
No more having to spend $7.99 at Whole Foods for these. Recipe here.
7. Roasted Carrot and Cumin Soup with Caramelized Onion and Hummus Sandwich
Photo by Megan Prendergast
This sandwich and soup combination is the perfect pair. Drop the Panera. Recipe here.
8. Lemon Quinoa with Peas
Photo by Kelda Baljon
One pot meal = fewer dishes to clean. Get it here.
9. Deconstructed Vegan Sushi Bowl
Photo by Katherine Baker
Do all your cooking in a microwave and save yourself some time. Recipe here.
10. Turkey Chili
Make this 20-minute hearty chili and eat it by itself or with a side of crackers or rice. Recipe here.
11. Protein-Packed Vegan Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Bowl
Photo by Megan Prendergast
Yes, you can eat sweet potatoes any time of the year. Recipe here.
12. Chicken Burrito Wrap
Photo by Bari Blanga
You don’t have to give up your burrito addiction to be healthy. Recipe here.
13. Zoodles
Photo by Analiese Trimber
Zucchini is a perfect, versatile vegetable substitute for carbs, and it makes these delicious zoodles. Make them here.
14. Mediterranean Lemon Salad
Photo by Ashley Crompton
All you need are 6 ingredients, all of which you can find in your dining hall. Recipe here.
15. Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Connie Fan
Make a few healthy substitutes, such as replacing sour cream with Greek yogurt, and you’ve got a healthy dish just as delicious as the original version of this recipe. Make it here.
16. Fennel & Grapefruit Salad
Photo by Max Bartick
This recipe looks pretty and tastes just as good. Make it here.
17. Curry Chicken Salad
Photo by Helena Lin
Did I mention it’s vegetarian? Recipe here.
18. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos
Photo by Katherine Baker
This recipe is a versatile, non-traditional take on tacos that will get you out of your salad rut. Recipe here.
19. Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza
Photo by Nadia Zanardi
Who says you need to give up pizza? Recipe here.