Preparing healthy, delicious, and filling dinners doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right mix of fresh ingredients and straightforward recipes, it’s easy to prepare nourishing and satisfying meals that the whole family will love. These healthy dinner recipe ideas are perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed, lazy weekends at home.
Rice Stuffed Onions
Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients. This delicious dish combines tender onion shells stuffed with a rich filling made with ground beef, rice, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and warming spices.
To learn more: Rice Stuffed Onions - Sogan Dolmasi
Baked Turkey Tenderloin
Baking Turkey Tenderloin in the oven is a simple way to make a delicious dish that the whole family will love! It is the perfect dish for a family weeknight meal or a small Thanksgiving celebration.
To learn more: Turkey Tenderloin in Oven
Vegan Air Fryer Falafel
This Vegan and Gluten-free Air Fryer Falafel Recipe delivers perfectly crisp and incredibly flavorful falafels every time. It is super easy to make, full of flavor, and a big hit with vegetarians and vegans. Whether you prefer them in warm Greek Pita Bread or with a side of Lebanese Fattoush Salad, this beloved street food will quickly become a family favorite!
To learn more: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
No air fryer? No problem! Check out this Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe
Chicken Kofta
You're going to love this Chicken Kofte (or Kofta) Recipe! It's super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors. You can pan-fry, bake, grill, or air-fry them—they all turn out fantastic. These deliciously moist chicken meatballs are my lighter version of Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara Kofte recipe.
To learn more: Chicken Kofte Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are one of my favorite cuts of chicken to cook in my air fryer. Whether I’m in a rush or just looking for a no-fuss dinner option, air frying these chicken thighs always gives me juicy, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Plus, I use less oil, making it a healthier option compared to traditional roasting, while still achieving that perfect golden crisp.
To learn more: Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Harira Soup
Moroccan Harira Soup is a hearty and delicious combination of lamb or veal, lentils, and chickpeas. Packed with healthy, filling, and super flavorful ingredients, this Moroccan soup is considered a meal itself.
To learn more: Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpea Soup
Braised Celeriac
Zeytinyağlı Kereviz Yemeği (or Braised Celeriac) is a delicious Turkish & Mediterranean dish made with celery root and carrots braised in olive oil and orange juice. This healthy dish combines the nutty and earthy celeriac with sweet carrots and citrusy oranges.
To learn more: Zeytinyağlı Kereviz Yemeği - Braised Celeriac
Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Mediterranean Baked Salmon is a simple yet impressive and delicious dish, whether you serve it as the centerpiece of a holiday dinner table for special occasions or as a quick weeknight dinner.
It is the perfect combination of fresh salmon fillet marinated with Mediterranean flavors such as lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
To learn more: Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Lamb Tagine
This succulent and incredibly flavourful Slow Cooked Lamb Tagine is a combination of lamb, apricots, squash, and exotic spices. It is traditionally cooked in an earthenware pot called "tagine" which is designed to retain the steam while cooking.
To learn more: Slow Cooked Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Baked Cod With Panko
Crispy Oven Baked Cod With Panko and Parmesan is an easy 20-minute dinner, ideal for busy weeknights.
This Baked Cod dish is made with a light and flaky cod fillet topped with a buttery crispy parmesan & panko crust and then oven-baked until golden brown.
To learn more: Baked Cod With Panko
Et Sote - Beef Tava
Et Sote (or Beef Tava) is a delicious Turkish classic made with beef strips, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and peppers. This simple, quick & wholesome beef stir fry is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a busy weeknight meal
To learn more: Et Sote
Spinach with Eggs
Spinach with Eggs (Ispanakli Yumurta) is a delicious, healthy, and filling one-pot dish you can serve for brunch, lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner.
To learn more: Spinach with Eggs
Turkish Okra Stew
Bamya, also known as Bamia or Bamyeh, is a classic Turkish stew dish made with okra, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
This delicious and healthy stew traditionally contains lamb, beef, or chicken, and the secret to its rich flavor is the long, slow simmering process that gently brings the flavors together.
To learn more: Bamya - Turkish Okra Stew
Lamb Guvec
Kuzu Guvec is a Turkish Lamb Casserole dish made with lamb and vegetables slowly cooked in an earthenware pot.
Same as Baked Prawns (Karides Guvec), this authentic dish has rich, earthy, and smoky aromas, and is low in calories, nutritious and gluten-free.
To learn more: Guvec (Turkish Lamb Casserole)
Turkish Cabbage and Beef Stew
Kapuska is a comforting Turkish Stew made with cabbage, onions, and minced beef gently simmered in a tomato sauce. This popular Turkish Casserole has many versions.
You can use ground beef, lamb, or chicken, or omit the meat entirely for a vegan or vegetarian option.
To learn more: Kapuska - Turkish Cabbage Stew
Air Fryer Roasted Courgettes
Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini (or courgette) with Red Onions is a quick, delicious, and healthy way to enjoy your vegetables. This dish features perfectly seasoned zucchini rounds and sliced red onions, with just the right amount of salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve it with a dollop of yogurt for a main dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side for your weekend get-togethers.
To learn more: Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini with Red Onions
Vegan Lebanese Moussaka
This deliciously healthy Vegan Lebanese Aubergine Moussaka, also known as Maghmour combines roasted aubergines and chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce flavored with Lebanese spices.
Just like traditional Turkish Moussaka, this healthy Lebanese dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors, making it a dream come true for eggplant lovers.
To learn more: Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka (Maghmour)
Lebanese Lentils and Rice
Mujadara (or Mujaddara) is a simple yet delicious Lebanese Recipe made with Lentils and Rice and flavored with caramelized crispy onions. It is extremely easy to make with only a few simple ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry.
Also, this beautiful dish is inexpensive to make, full of nutrition, and gluten-free.
To learn more: Lebanese Lentils and Rice - Mujadara
Ezogelin Soup
Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup) is a spicy and buttery legume soup made with lentils, bulgur, rice, stock, and tomato paste. This hearty and absolutely delicious soup is a Turkish cuisine favorite, especially during the cold winter days.
To learn more: Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup)
Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
You will never want to order takeaway Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles after you try out this delicious, healthy, and colorful recipe.
It’s one of our favorite quick and simple weekday night meals - it only takes 30 minutes to prepare!
To learn more: Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles
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