13 Effortless Healthy Meals You'll Love

Ever wonder why healthy meals seem so much more complicated than the not - so - healthy ones? Well, these recipes show that healthy food can be both easy to make and delicious. And guess what? They all use five ingredients or fewer. We've also paired each recipe with a healthy side to make a complete dinner. Let's take a look at these easy, healthy meals for this week.

Artichoke and Sun - Dried Tomato Chicken

Chicken is cooked in a mix of tomatoes, pesto, and artichokes. It only takes 10 minutes to prep. Pair it with cauliflower rice. Reviewer lsvilar says, "This is a great and easy dinner to make."

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

Cajun seasoning and lime juice give grilled shrimp a boost. It's a perfect match for lemon basmati rice, making a zesty summertime meal.

Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts, Sage, and Romano

Reviewer naples34102 says, "Ohhh I could eat a bowl full of this." Replace high - carb pasta with this yummy spaghetti made with pine nuts, Pecorino Romano cheese, and sage. Add some chicken or baked tofu to make it a full meal.

Spinach - Stuffed Flounder with Mushrooms and Feta

Recipe creator dakota kelly says, "Incredible, but true...this dish is low - fat." Flounder is stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and feta. Top it with oven - roasted asparagus for dinner.

Grilled Jalapeno Tuna Steaks

These ahi tuna steaks are marinated in a mix of lime juice, jalapeños, and garlic, giving you protein and heart - healthy fats. Serve with Japanese - style sesame green beans.

Parchment Baked Salmon

Wrapping salmon in parchment paper keeps it moist and flavorful. Reviewer Bibi says, "Don't be afraid to bake salmon in parchment. It stops your expensive fish from drying out." Have it with a curried cashew, pear, and grape salad.

Ultra Easy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Fire up the grill for these skewers with bell pepper, onion, chicken, and pineapple chunks. Reviewer kvcooking says, "So simple but what a fantastic flavor combination!" Start the meal with spicy mango salsa and tortilla chips.

Honey Key Lime Grilled Chicken

Key lime juice is the secret. If fresh Key limes aren't available, you can find bottled ones. Reviewer PIXIE3 says, "It was simple and super easy to make. Marinate the chicken for 1 - 2 hours. The key lime taste is great." Serve with an heirloom tomato salad with rosemary.

Kale and Chicken Stir - Fry

Kale, sweet potato, garlic, peppers, lean chicken breast, and a bit of peanut sauce come together in this quick stir - fry. CookingWithShelia says, "You can add your favorite veggies." Enjoy it with baked brown rice.

Portobello Mushroom Caps and Veggies

Replace high - calorie steak with this portobello "steak" topped with onions and bell peppers. Reviewer LIAMSMAMA says, "The flavor was incredible; very filling but healthy." Pair it with kale with caramelized onions.

Cod with Lemon, Garlic, and Chives

This herb and citrus combo is a simple way to make fish taste great. Reviewer Momof3 says, "This was a super easy dinner and no dish to clean!" Serve with spicy baked sweet potato fries.

Simple Mexican Quinoa

Mix plain quinoa with frozen corn and black beans. It's really easy. Add a three - ingredient chicken taco filling on top to make a meal.

Kadai Chicken

Chicken breasts, red chile peppers, and tomatoes make a flavorful dish. Serve it over your favorite grain like quinoa or farro. Reviewer Buckwheat Queen says, "I love easy recipes. This is as good as it is easy. I served it over quinoa."