Skip To Content
 

12 Healthier Weeknight Dinners

recipes by: Charlotte Samuel, H-E-B Culinary Nutritionist

Eating better has never been easier. Each of these recipes take an hour or less to prepare, allowing you to spend more time with your family!

Pro Tip: Make a little extra or save the leftovers from each night to bring into work for an easy lunch, saving you time and money. 

 

Week 1

 
 
 

Monday

 
 
Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 200 cal, 6g fat, 31g carbs, 7g protein
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
 
 

Tuesday

 
 
Servings: 8
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 180 cal, 6g fat, 20g carbs, 14g protein
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
 

Wednesday

healthy weeknight meal
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 400 cal, 11g fat, 35g carbs, 39g protein
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
 
 

Thursday

healthy weeknight recipe
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 230 cal, 11g fat, 18g carbs, 16g protein 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
 
 

Friday

weeknight family recipe
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 190 cal, 5g fat, 13g carbs, 24g protein
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
 

Kid's Choice

weeknight family recipe
 
 
Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 240 cal, 7g fat, 31g carbs, 17g protein
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
 
 

Monday

healthy meal plan monday night
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 450 cal, 12g fat, 71g carbs, 16g protein
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
 
 

Tuesday

healthy meal plan tuesday night
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 290 cal, 4g fat, 25g carbs, 30g protein 
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
 
 

Wednesday

healthy meal plan wednesday night
 
 
Servings: 12
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 60 cal, 1g fat, 8g carbs, 8g protein
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
 
 

Thursday

healthy meal plan wednesday night
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 190 cal, 5g fat, 9g carbs, 27g protein
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
 
 

Friday

healthy meal plan friday night
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 320 cal, 13g fat, 37g carbs, 18g protein
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
 
 

Kid's Choice 

kid friendly healthy meal
 
 
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 370 cal, 13g fat, 43g carbs, 20g protein 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes