Salmon in the Air Fryer with Asparagus (25 Minutes)
Salmon fillets air fried at 400°F until they flake, with crisp-tender asparagus and a 2-minute lemon garlic butter. 37 g of protein per serving, on the table in 25 minutes.
Lighter dinners with plenty of vegetables and lean protein.
Healthy here means plain, filling dinners built around lean protein, vegetables and whole grains, without hard-to-find ingredients. Think air fryer salmon, turkey meatballs, baked chicken nuggets and big bowls that keep well for lunch.
The nutrition values on each recipe are estimates per serving, calculated from the ingredient list, so treat them as a guide. If you follow a medical diet, check the numbers against your own plan and ask your doctor or a dietitian.
Salmon fillets air fried at 400°F until they flake, with crisp-tender asparagus and a 2-minute lemon garlic butter. 37 g of protein per serving, on the table in 25 minutes.
Crunchy oven-baked chicken nuggets with a toasted panko and smoked paprika crust, a Greek yogurt binder and about 46g of protein per serving.
Baked ground turkey meatballs with ginger and garlic, rolled in a glossy sesame ginger glaze and served over noodles and broccoli. Dinner in 35 minutes.