{"id":230680,"date":"2025-10-28T19:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/230680\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T19:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:47:11","slug":"10-high-fiber-dinner-recipes-without-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/230680\/","title":{"rendered":"10+ High-Fiber Dinner Recipes Without Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing more fiber into your diet can help with a multitude of pesky symptoms<\/a>, and it can strengthen your bone and heart health. While beans are a great source of fiber, these healthy dinner recipes provide at least 6 grams of fiber<\/a> through other ingredients, like lentils, sweet potatoes and avocado. Try our Fall Vegetable Stew or our Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls for a delicious, fiber-rich dinner that you\u2019ll want to make again and again.\n<\/p>\n

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Fall Vegetable Stew <\/p>\n

Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.<\/p>\n

This vegetable stew is a cozy dish for two that highlights the best of late-summer, early-fall produce. Simmered with warm spices and a savory broth, the vegetables become tender and absorb the flavors of the broth. It\u2019s delicious served with warm naan on the side for dipping .\n<\/p>\n

Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes <\/p>\n

Ali Redmond<\/p>\n

This Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes is a bright, flavorful dish that comes together quickly. Pasta is cooked alongside frozen sweet peas, then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and basil pesto for a fresh, herbaceous finish. You can serve it warm or chilled, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks or picnics. A sprinkle of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect final touch.\n<\/p>\n

Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.<\/p>\n

This ground turkey rice bowl is a satisfying meal that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights. Lean ground turkey is cooked with savory seasonings like chili powder, cumin and oregano before being tossed with pico de gallo. The mixture pairs well with brown rice and saut\u00e9ed onions and peppers to create a hearty dinner.\n<\/p>\n

Creamy Zucchini Spaghetti <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.<\/p>\n

This creamy spaghetti with zucchini is a comforting pasta dish that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights and when you have a bumper crop of zucchini on hand. Spaghetti is coated in a silky, garlic-infused cream sauce that clings to every bite, while fresh zucchini slices add a touch of sweetness and a pop of color. This dish comes together quickly and pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread.\n<\/p>\n

Chicken Guacamole Bowls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.<\/p>\n

These chicken guacamole bowls are a simple, flavor-packed meal where juicy chicken thighs and colorful veggies roast together on a single sheet pan for easy prep and cleanup.The chicken and veggies are served over a fresh and creamy guacamole with a sprinkle of tangy cotija cheese. A squeeze of lime at the end brightens up the dish and ties all the bold, fresh flavors together.\n<\/p>\n

Cauliflower Steaks with Herb Butter <\/p>\n

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.<\/p>\n

These cauliflower steaks with herb butter are a delicious side that pairs well with any main. Roasting the cauliflower leads to nice browning and brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable. Lemon zest and juice in the herb butter adds a pop of brightness and is so good, you\u2019ll want to use it on other dishes like roasted potatoes or salmon.\n<\/p>\n

Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli <\/p>\n

Leigh Beisch<\/p>\n

This pasta-salad and tuna-salad mashup gets a boost of color and texture from broccoli. Plenty of Kalamata olives add a briny bite. Be sure to monitor the pasta-cooking carefully, as orzo can go from al dente to mush in a minute. If in doubt, drain it a little early\u2014it\u2019ll soften further in the lemon dressing.\n<\/p>\n

Cherry Tomato Pasta <\/p>\n

Jen Causey<\/p>\n

This cherry tomato pasta is the quick summer dinner you\u2019ve been waiting for. Chickpea pasta adds fiber, while cherry tomatoes and basil cook down to create a flavorful sauce. Tossing the hot pasta with some of the cheese before topping it with the sauce is the key to ensuring all the noodles get coated with cheesy goodness.\n<\/p>\n

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan <\/p>\n

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.<\/p>\n

This eggplant Parmesan is a comforting version of the classic Italian dish that\u2019s simple to make. Slices of eggplant are layered with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This method skips the deep-frying step, making it lighter without sacrificing flavor. It\u2019s perfect as a vegetarian main course and pairs well with pasta, crusty bread or a crisp green salad.\n<\/p>\n

Teriyaki Chicken Salad <\/p>\n

Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.<\/p>\n

This teriyaki chicken salad is a delicious blend of tender, glazed chicken thighs and crisp sliced veggies, all tossed in a flavorful teriyaki dressing. For an extra layer of texture and flavor, you can add some crispy fried onions or shallots, which provide a satisfying crunch and a hint of sweetness. Whether you keep it simple or add the extra crunch, this salad is a versatile and satisfying dish that\u2019s sure to become a favorite.\n<\/p>\n

Marry Me Lentils <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen<\/p>\n

This Marry Me Lentils recipe is a plant-based twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken, featuring tender lentils simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish delivers a rich, comforting texture using lentils in place of chicken. We love sopping up the sauce with toasted whole-grain bread, but feel free to pair it with brown rice, quinoa or whole-wheat pasta instead.\n<\/p>\n

Cabbage Steaks with Herb Butter <\/p>\n

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Hostein, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee<\/p>\n

These cabbage steaks are tender and sweet with an herby butter spread on top that seeps into the folds of the cabbage, providing flavor in every bite. These are simple enough for a casual weeknight meal, yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.\n<\/p>\n

Creamy Salmon & Asparagus Pasta <\/p>\n

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley<\/p>\n

This creamy salmon-and-asparagus pasta tastes like spring in a bowl\u2014light, bright and packed with fresh asparagus and tender salmon in a silky, lemon-kissed cream sauce. It\u2019s the perfect weeknight dinner for when you want something comforting and quick to pull together after a long day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Introducing more fiber into your diet can help with a multitude of pesky symptoms, and it can strengthen…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47605,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[102,6636,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-230680","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230680\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}