Healthy Simple Dinner Ideas For One

Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian chili is an easy, healthy and delicious dinner option for those who are cooking for one. All you need is a pot, some vegetables and a can of beans. Start by sautéing some onion and garlic in a little olive oil. Once the vegetables have softened, add some canned tomatoes, a can of beans, a pinch of chili powder, some cumin, oregano and salt and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes and you have a delicious and nutritious meal. Serve it with some cooked quinoa or brown rice and a sprinkling of fresh parsley or cilantro.

Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon is an easy and healthy dinner option. Start by marinating the fish in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. Let it sit for at least an hour. Heat up a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the salmon for four minutes per side. Serve it with some steamed vegetables and a side of quinoa or brown rice. You can also make a simple salad with some greens, tomatoes, cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.

Veggie Burger

Veggie burgers are a great way to get some protein and vegetables into your meal. Start by sautéing some onions, garlic and mushrooms in a pan. Once they are softened, add a can of beans, some cooked quinoa, some diced vegetables and some herbs and spices. Mix everything together and form the mixture into patties. Heat up a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for five minutes per side. Serve it on a bun with some lettuce, tomato, avocado and a dollop of hummus.

Veggie Stir-Fry

Veggie stir-fries are a healthy and delicious dinner option. Start by heating up a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add some diced vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots and broccoli and sauté for about five minutes. Add some cooked quinoa or brown rice and a tablespoon of soy sauce and stir-fry for another two minutes. Serve it with some chopped fresh herbs and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked sweet potatoes are a quick and easy dinner option. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and washing and scrubbing the potato. Prick it with a fork and rub it with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place the potato on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Serve it with some steamed vegetables and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Veggie Wrap

Veggie wraps are a delicious and healthy dinner option. Start by heating up a wrap in a skillet over medium heat. Fill it with some diced vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, spinach and tomato. Add some cooked quinoa or beans and a sprinkle of herbs and spices. Fold up the wrap and cook for two minutes per side. Serve it with a dollop of hummus or Greek yogurt.