15 Healthy Meals That’ll Fill You Up Without Weighing You Down

By Jenn Segal

You don’t have to go hungry to be healthy. From cauliflower fried rice to Thai chicken lettuce cups, these healthy meals will leave you happy and satisfied.

Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

This warming lentil and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling.
Turkey Meatloaf

Generously seasoned and topped with a BBQ glaze, this meatloaf is full-flavored and satisfying. A family favorite!
Cauliflower Fried Rice

A healthy, low-carb dish that’s hearty enough to serve as a main course, this fried “rice” is full of flavor.
Chicken Curry

This curry is family-friendly and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Serve it with basmati rice and dinner is done!
Thai-Style Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups

Inspired by the popular Thai dish Larb Gai, this is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

One of my go-to weeknight dinners: shrimp nestled in a spiced tomato sauce, topped with chunks of feta, and then baked until golden.
Restaurant-Style Pan Seared Salmon

Golden-crisp on top and just barely cooked in the center, this salmon is easy to make and elegant to serve.
Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry

There is much to love about this veggie stir-fry: meaty shiitake mushrooms, crunchy broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and a gingery, garlicky brown sauce.
Tuna Poke Bowls

A traditional Hawaiian salad of raw tuna marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions, this tuna poke is served over sushi rice with your favorite toppings.
Indian Spiced Red Lentil & Chicken Soup

This soup is a quick and easy version of Mulligatawny, the curry-flavored soup popular in Anglo-Indian cuisine.
Chicken Meatballs with Tomato-Balsamic Glaze

Chicken meatballs with a savory glaze make a quick and kid-friendly supper.
Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Broccoli

This healthier version of the Chinese restaurant-style shrimp is one of the easiest (and tastiest) weeknight suppers you can make.
Sheet-Pan Blackened Salmon with Garlicky Kale

From chef Alex Guarnaschelli, this easy salmon dish makes a quick, healthy, and seriously delicious weeknight dinner.
Skillet Turkey Burgers

Juicy and savory with a well-browned crust, these skillet turkey burgers rival the best beef burgers.
Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls with Avocado, Cucumber & Green Goddess Dressing

This roasted salmon quinoa bowl with green goddess dressing is loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.