Food & Nutrition Meal Ideas Healthy Dinner Healthy Dinner Ideas By Stephanie Clarke, R.D. and Willow Jarosh, R.D. Published on February 9, 2010 Share Tweet Pin Email Egg Tartine with Vegetable Soup Top 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 1/4 cup mashed canned white beans, 1/4 cup sliced onion sautéed in 1/2 tsp. olive oil, 1 poached egg, and 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan or smoked Gouda. Serve with 1 cup low-sodium vegetable soup with 1/3 cup fresh or frozen spinach stirred in. 395 calories Tropical Shrimp with Ginger-Mango Relish See the recipe, 218 calories, and add coconut brown rice: Mix 2/3 cup cooked brown rice with 1 tbsp. chopped pecans and 1 tbsp. toasted shredded unsweetened coconut, 120 calories. Roasted Tofu and Vegetable Napoleon See recipe, 292 calories and add garlic toast: Top 1/2 whole-wheat English muffin with 1 tsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. minced garlic. Broil until golden, 110 calories. Kashi Frozen Entrées Red Curry Chicken with Butternut Squash Heat entrée according to package directions. Roast 1 1/4 cups cubed butternut squash for 30 to 40 minutes in a 350°F oven. Top with 1 tsp. butter and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon. 395 calories Wendy's Chicken Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken Fillet Use 1 packet Italian vinaigrette in place of the Caesar dressing. Serve with 8 oz. lime seltzer water mixed with 2 oz. pomegranate juice. 410 calories Chili Potato Bake Top 1 large baked potato with 1 cup canned turkey and bean chili and 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese and place under broiler until cheese is melted. Top with 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup diced tomato, and 2 tbsp. plain nonfat Greek yogurt. 505 calories Whole-Wheat Linguine with Cherry Tomato Sauce See recipe, 518 calories, and add 1/3 cup cubed roasted chicken breast, 80 calories. Scallion-Beef Skewers and Barley Toss 4 oz. cubed sirloin in 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. chopped scallion, and 1 tsp. light soy sauce. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Place beef on a skewer; grill on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over 1 cup cooked barley tossed with 2 tbsp. chopped scallions and 1 1/2 cups bok choy sautéed in 1 tsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. chopped garlic. 495 calories Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit