80+ Super-Quick Dinners That Are So Much Better Than Takeout (2024)

This delicious comfort food meal is so easy to make.

Get the Seared Lamb With Mustard Potatoes and Green Beans recipe.

These easy shrimp skewers make the perfect weeknight dinner.

Get the Charred Shrimp, Leek, and Asparagus Skewers recipe.

You can't go wrong with a slice of pepperoni or plain cheese pizza, but for those who want to bring a little heat and change it up, this hot pepper and onion pizza is the perfect dinner dish.

Get the Hot Pepper and Onion Pizza recipe.

The perfect one-pot meal for those chillier days.

Get the Quick Chickpea and Kale Stew recipe.

Pasta is a great go-to when you are rushing to get a meal on the table, but that doesn't mean it can't be packed with some protein. Add grilled veggies and scallions to give classic spaghetti more flavor and nutrients.

Get the Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Grilled Asparagus and Scallions recipe.

A perfect blend of citrus and spice that elevates a simple salad and makes dinner time much more fun.

Get the Mâche, Beet, and Orange Salad recipe.

This hearty salad gives you a good serving of greens while being filling enough so you won't be hungry later on.

Get the Mustardy Potato Salad With Watercress recipe.

The perfect meal when you need a break from cooking up chicken or beef at dinner. This crispy pork cutlet pairs perfectly with a ginger-lime cabbage salad.

Get the Katsu Pork Cutlet recipe.

Pack some more nutrients into your pasta dish with this hearty recipe that contains olives and shrimp.

Get the Green Olive Shrimp Pasta recipe.

A favorite for Pizza Fridays simply because you get the deliciousness of pizza while getting in some servings of leafy greens.

Get the Mushroom and Arugula Salad Pizza recipe.

The healthy fats from the avocado, the nutrients from the veggies, and the protein from the skirt steak makes this a must-have recipe.

Get the Mexican Skirt Steak and Avocado Salad recipe.

Pasta is always a great go-to when you're looking for a quick meal, but this dish with tasty chicken and a delicious creamy pesto makes it taste super decadent.

Get the Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties recipe.

An unbelievably flavorful version of the stereotypical healthy meal of salmon and broccoli — but this time with a zesty yogurt sauce.

Get the Spicy Salmon with Yogurt Sauce and Roasted Broccoli recipe.

A meal that is easy for mom to make and something the kids will love. Win-win!

Get the Spinach and Artichoke Pizza recipe.

The perfect quick dinner to make when you have some leftover plain rice that you're not too sure what to do with.

Get the Vegetarian Fried Rice recipe.

This heart-healthy salad is packed with protein from eggs to tuna to beans.

Get the White Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Vinaigrette recipe.

With two kinds of cheese and freshly grated nutmeg, this is a great quick meal that's perfect if you're serving a larger group.

Get the Cheesy Baked Spinach and Feta Casserole recipe.

A great twist on traditional pizza that also happens to be gluten-free — ideal for anyone with food sensitivities.

Change up the usual Niçoise salad by using salmon instead of anchovies or tuna.

Get the Salmon Niçoise Salad recipe.

Add some Mediterranean flare to your weekly meal rotation with this robustly flavored dish.

Get the Shrimp Puttanesca recipe.