This week\u2019s dinners feature recipes for cozy meals that contain 500 calories or less per serving.\u00a0Dishes packed with lean proteins, healthy fats and ample vegetables will help you feel your best.\u00a0From creamy pastas to bean enchiladas, these recipes can help you stay nourished while aligning with your goals.<\/p>\n
After a week of holiday celebrations, it can feel difficult to get back into a routine. Especially if you were traveling, being out of your routine might leave you feeling bloated<\/a> or low on energy. Luckily, these balanced dinners can help you get back on track. They showcase some of winter\u2019s best produce, from vibrant leafy greens to hearty winter squash. Plus, each dish has no more than 500 calories per serving, so you can stay nourished while aligning with your goals. Let\u2019s dig in!\n<\/p>\n Your Weekly Plan <\/p>\n Sunday: One-Pan Chicken Florentine<\/a> Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make dinner planning and grocery shopping as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and adjust them as you see fit. Sign up<\/a> to get a dinner plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!<\/p>\n Sunday: One-Pan Chicken Florentine <\/p>\n Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist Natalie Ghazali, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth.<\/p>\n This skillet dinner featuring chicken and spinach comes together in three easy steps. The chicken is packed with lean protein that will help you feel satisfied for longer and supports muscle and bone health. I\u2019ll serve it with whole-wheat pasta to make it more balanced.\n<\/p>\n Monday: Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls <\/p>\n Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali<\/p>\n Salmon is a great source of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, which are a type of unsaturated fat linked to better heart health, brain health and more. Here it\u2019s paired with crunchy cabbage, hearty whole grains and a flavorful sauce for a nourishing main. This dinner makes two servings but can easily be scaled up if you have more people to feed.\n<\/p>\n Tuesday: Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts <\/p>\n Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.<\/p>\n I love a creamy pasta, and this vegetarian<\/a> main is perfect for busy weeknights. It comes together in just 40 minutes and can be stored for up to four days, so it\u2019s a good make-ahead option. The whole-wheat pasta, cheese and hearty vegetables provide 16 grams of protein per serving, proving you don\u2019t need meat for a satisfying meal.\n<\/p>\n Wednesday: Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup <\/p>\n Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling.<\/p>\n Olive Garden has some fan-favorite dishes, including their chicken and gnocchi soup. Here it gets a diabetes-friendly makeover, meaning it\u2019s lower in saturated fat and sodium and mindful of total carbohydrates and calories. Plus, it\u2019s packed with protein and fiber\u2014two nutrients that help keep your blood sugar more steady for longer.\n<\/p>\n Thursday: Quick Gochujang Pork & Rice Bowls <\/p>\n Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless<\/p>\n Gochujang is a condiment made from fermented red pepper paste, and this recipe is a perfect introduction if you haven\u2019t tried it before. It adds a deeply savory and lightly sweet flavor to the lean ground pork. The whole dish takes just 20 minutes. To make it a meal, I\u2019ll serve it with mixed greens dressed with Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Friday: Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet <\/p>\n Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle.<\/p>\n
Monday: Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls<\/a>
Tuesday: Creamy Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts<\/a>
Wednesday: Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup<\/a>
Thursday: Quick Gochujang Pork & Rice Bowls<\/a>
Friday: Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet<\/a>\n<\/p>\n