Reducing added sugar in your diet can be made easy with these nutritious dinner recipes that focus on natural sugars found in fruits, vegetables, and unsweetened dairy products. Natural sugars provide essential nutrients like fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, which help slow down digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes. These healthy meals have earned four- and five-star ratings from EatingWell readers and are both delicious and nutritious. Recipes like Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas come together in 30 minutes or less.
One recipe, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken, has a comforting potpie feel to it using rotisserie chicken to save prep time. Another, Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, uses the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create a flavorful cream sauce. Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas is a speedy dinner that combines shrimp, gnocchi, pesto, and peas in a creamy sauce. Marry Me Chickpeas offers a vegetarian spin on a classic dish, replacing chicken with fiber-packed chickpeas in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions is a superfast one-dish dinner that’s full of classic flavors, while Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken turns a favorite dip into a creamy pasta dish. Tajín Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw add a spicy and acidic twist to mild shrimp, while Spiced Beef, Cabbage & Noodle Soup is inspired by Vietnamese pho. Mushroom-Ricotta Tartines offer a visually appealing open-faced sandwich option, while Chicken, Spinach & Feta Wraps elevate the convenience of rotisserie chicken with sun-dried tomatoes.
For a complete protein-rich dinner, try Sheet-Pan Salmon with Crispy Quinoa, where baked quinoa adds texture and crunch to the dish. Beefless Vegan Tacos offer a healthy alternative to traditional tacos, using crumbled tofu instead of ground beef. These recipes provide a variety of options to help you reduce added sugar intake while enjoying delicious and nutritious meals. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these meals are sure to become favorites in your dinner rotation.
