17 Delicious One-Dish Recipes For When You're Trying To Eat Healthy

Low-maintenance and packed with all the good stuff.

At the end of a long day, it's hard to convince yourself to cook, especially when it means having to do a BILLION dishes when it's all done.

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So we rounded up some delicious recipes under 500 calories that have a great balance of protein, carbs, healthy fat, plenty of nutritious veggies, and can be cooked in one pot, pan, or skillet. Because minimal cleanup is the best cleanup.

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1. One-Pot Turkey Taco Skillet

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Try swapping this recipe in for a healthier Taco Tuesday. It will not disappoint.

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2. Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage

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Light, tasty, and quick to make for those busy weeknights.

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3. Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

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Make yourself a bowl, curl up on the couch, and relax with this savory soup.

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4. Healthier One-Pot Skillet Lasagna

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All the lasagna taste, but better for you. It's the best of both worlds.

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5. Green Eggs and Prosciutto Frittata

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Going back for seconds of this protein-packed entree is highly encouraged.

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6. One-Pan Salmon and Egg Bake

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This personal-pan meal is incredibly simple and perfect for any time of the day.

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7. Easy Italian Chicken Skillet

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This deliciously vibrant dish tastes just as good as it looks.

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8. Shakshuka

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Eggs baked in tomato sauce and covered in feta...what's not to love?

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9. One-Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles

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You can use a vegetable peeler to zoodle-fy the zucchini if you don't have a spiralizer. YUM.

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10. Southwestern Vegetarian Quinoa Skillet

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A perfect busy weeknight meal for all the veggie lovers out there.

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11. Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken

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Mozzarella on all of the things, please.

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12. One-Pan Salmon, Asparagus, and Sweet Potato Dinner

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Cut and season the salmon, asparagus, and sweet potatoes. Pop it in the oven for an hour. And it's as easy as that.

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13. One-Skillet Tilapia Caponata

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Try out this Mediterranean-inspired entree if you're looking for a new fish recipe to add to your lineup.

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14. Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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This recipe calls for red pepper flakes if you enjoy your meal with a kick.

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15. One-Pan Chicken in Mushroom Sauce

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The savory mushroom sauce includes butter, garlic, and red wine. Yes, please.

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16. One-Pan Curried Chicken Cauliflower

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Made entirely of whole foods and takes only 30 minutes to whip up.

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17. Mexican Quinoa and Sweet Potato Skillet

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You'll want to douse everything in this spicy enchilada-style sauce.

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