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Quick and Healthy Meals for a Better Week Ahead

Published: Feb 7, 2025 by Yuan

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Life can get busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice nutrition or flavor. These quick and healthy meals are designed to make your week more straightforward and delicious. They are packed with fresh ingredients and simple to prepare. These dishes will help you stay energized and on track with your wellness goals.

Thai Shrimp Curry

Overhead shot of a bowl of Thai shrimp curry over rice with silverware and lime wedges on the side.
Thai Shrimp Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Thai shrimp curry is the perfect blend of aromatic spices and coconut milk. Intensely flavorful and on the table in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Thai Shrimp Curry

Simple Sichuan-style stir-fry cauliflower on a white plate.

A bowl of stir fry Sichuan style cauliflower accompanied by red chili peppers and sliced green onions.
Simple Sichuan-style stir-fry cauliflower on a white plate.. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Stir fry cauliflower is a quick and easy recipe with many flavors. It is a balance of sweet flavor, spiciness, and crunch.
Get the Recipe: Simple Sichuan-style stir-fry cauliflower on a white plate.

Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food

Tomato egg drop soup in a bowl with cilantro.
Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Tomato egg drop soup is the perfect blend of flavors of juicy tomatoes and silky egg ribbons in a soothing, warming broth. This delicious classic Chinese soup is quick, taking only 15 minutes to make, and a cozy, one-pot wonder that’s as easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai turkey meatballs on a platter with red curry dipping sauce.
Thai Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Thai Turkey Meatballs in Red Curry Sauce are super quick and easy to make. They're baked in the oven, which is way easier than browning them in a skillet.They make a popular appetizer and are also great for dinner, served with the sauce over rice with some steamed or roasted veggies on the side.
Get the Recipe: Thai Turkey Meatballs

Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara

Pasta Marinara inside a grey plate with extra sauce and basil leaves on the side.
Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Our Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara recipe is a super quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Fully gluten-free, low carb, grain-free and diabetic friendly meal, you can prepare well in advance and enjoy day after day.
Get the Recipe: Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara

Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

Pork chops with purple cabbage and apples on a baking sheet.
Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These quick and easy sheet pan pork chops are served with red cabbage, potatoes and apples. It’s an all in one meal great for hectic weeknights with just one pan to clean up afterwards – the perfect recipe!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

General Tso Shrimp

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

General Tso shrimp is a quick and easy copycat Chinese takeout recipe that tastes just like the real deal. Made in one-skillet in just 10 minutes with that sweet and slightly spicy sticky sauce you love, there’s no need to order out anymore!
Get the Recipe: General Tso Shrimp

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Overhead shot of chicken tortilla soup in a red bowl on wooden table with tortilla strips on the soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Chicken tortilla soup is quick and easy, and it's such a great way to start a meal, but it's also hearty enough to enjoy as a meal with the chicken, beans, and corn in the soup. You'll love this simple and tasty recipe.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Poached Orange Salmon

Image shows a spoon drizzing orange sauce over a salmon filet in a blue dish.
Poached Orange Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This orange salmon recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and flavorful fish. This quick and easy dish is perfect for both a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Poached Orange Salmon

Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet

A picutre of ground beef, onion, and zucchini in stainless skillet.
Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Make this quick and easy Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet for lunch or dinner. It’s a budget-friendly dish made in one pan and with less than 10 simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ground beef and broccoli with onion.
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a delicious quick and easy dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes from start to finish, all in one single pan. It is a healthy ground beef stir fry recipe and 100% family-friendly and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo on a plate.
Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a quick and easy meal that’s packed with tender shrimp in a rich, creamy, and cheesy garlic Parmesan sauce that clings perfectly to the fettuccine pasta
Get the Recipe: Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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