Fun Healthy Dinner Ideas For Two

Veggie Pita Pizzas

This fun, healthy dinner for two is great for a night in. First, you need to prepare the ingredients, which are 2 whole-wheat pitas, ¼ cup marinara sauce, 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped black olives, 1 cup chopped bell peppers, and 1 cup chopped mushrooms. After prepping the ingredients, you can start cooking! Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pitas on a baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce on each pita and sprinkle the cheese, olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms over the top. Bake the pizzas for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pitas are lightly browned. Enjoy this delicious dinner with your significant other!

Nutrition

This dinner has a total of 486 calories, 19g of fat, 563mg of sodium, 56g of carbohydrates, 4g of dietary fiber, and 21g of protein.

Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus

This dinner is perfect for a night in with your partner. To make it, you’ll need 2 salmon fillets, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, minced, and 1 pound asparagus, trimmed. Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle the garlic, parsley, thyme, and tarragon over the top of the salmon. Place the asparagus in the same baking dish and toss with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender. Serve this delicious dinner with your partner for a special night in!

Nutrition

This dinner has a total of 644 calories, 34g of fat, 161mg of sodium, 25g of carbohydrates, 8g of dietary fiber, and 54g of protein.

Turkey Taco Bowls

This healthy dinner for two is perfect for a quick and easy meal. You’ll need 1 pound ground turkey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 avocado, diced, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Begin by preheating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Add the ground turkey and cook for 10 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through. Add the diced tomatoes and black beans, and simmer for 10 minutes. Divide the rice among two bowls and top with the turkey mixture and avocado. Sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy this yummy dinner with your significant other!

Nutrition

This dinner has a total of 805 calories, 30g of fat, 868mg of sodium, 87g of carbohydrates, 19g of dietary fiber, and 47g of protein.

Garlicky Shrimp and Spinach

This delicious dinner is perfect for a night in with your loved one. To make it, you’ll need 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Begin by preheating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, oregano, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Add the spinach and cook for 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the lemon juice and serve with your significant other. Enjoy!