Healthy Recipes for Dinner That Are Also Delicious

If you are looking for healthy recipes for dinner that are also delicious, this collection is a good place to start. These recipes are full of flavour, simple to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. From easy traybakes and colourful salads to comforting soups and quick pasta dishes, they are perfect for evenings when you want a meal that is both nourishing and tasty.

Mediterranean Green Beans

turkish green beans are served in a bowl — Ayla Clulee

Mediterranean Green Beans is a popular vegetarian/vegan dish made with green beans, tomatoes, onions, and good-quality olive oil. This simple yet delicious dish can be made beforehand and usually served warm or at room temperature.

To learn more: Mediterranean Green Beans (Taze Fasulye)

Chicken Sauté

Chicken and peppers in a skillet with a spoon. — Ayla Clulee

Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) is a wholesome, simple, and healthy chicken dish full of Mediterranean flavours. It is made by sautéing chicken pieces with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of spices. This delightful chicken dish ticks all the boxes for the ideal weekday meal.

To learn more: Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté)

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

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 popular 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 recipe.

To learn more: Chicken Kofte Recipe

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Three tacos on a white plate with a fork — Ayla Clulee

This healthy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and has a nice mix of textures and flavours. The soft tortillas, flaky fish, juicy Mango Pico de Gallo - Fresh Mango Salsa—it all works perfectly together. It's a light yet filling dish, and is perfect for warm evenings or casual get-togethers.

To learn more: Easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Mediterranean Baked Salmon

salmon fillet is baked until fork tender — Ayla Clulee

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

Lebanese Lentils and Rice

Lebanese lentil and rice dish garnished with chopped parsley — Ayla Clulee

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. Additionally, this beautiful dish is inexpensive to prepare, packed with nutrients, and gluten-free.

To learn more: Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice

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

Okra Stew - Bamya

bamya stew cooked in a dutch oven — Ayla Clulee

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. 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)

Lebanese Moussaka

Lebanese eggplant moussaka served with Coban Salatasi on the side — Ayla Clulee

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.

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)