It may seem not easy to prepare healthy and delicious meals at home. But I can tell you it is not.

I enjoy food and cooking, but I prefer to keep things simple when eating. This means that I prefer to choose easy-to-follow recipes and avoid complicated cooking techniques.

These are my top 10 easy dinner recipes to help you quickly put together a healthy meal.

Stuffed sweet potatoes contain many beneficial nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium and beta carotene.

They are delicious and go well with almost everything. They are the ideal base for a satisfying meal.

Stuffed sweet potatoes are a staple in my home. We make them at least once per week. I roast whole sweet potatoes, then stuff them with sauteed vegetables, chicken, beans, and cheese.

You can make this meal in many different ways and choose from a wide range of flavours. You can follow these simple recipes or assemble your favourite ingredients on a sweet potato roasted to perfection.

Grain bowls

Grain bowls are a big hit in my kitchen. We love the simplicity and versatility of grain bowls, and we often make them when we want a delicious yet simple-to-prepare meal.

My gluten-free diet requires that I eat gluten-free such as quinoa and Brown Rice. You can use any grain for grain bowls, including farro and millet.

Grains are a good source of fibre and other nutrients such as magnesium. Research has shown that a diet rich in grains is associated with a lower risk for several health conditions such as colon cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Combine a portion of cooked grains with raw vegetables and a protein source for a grain bowl such as chicken, hardboiled eggs, or grilled shrimp.

You can then top it with either a prepared or homemade dressing. Or you can keep it simple and add a drizzle of olive or lemon juice.

This Green Goddess Buddha Bowl, for example, uses an irresistible combination of brown rice, roasted broccoli, sugar snap peas, avocado, hardboiled eggs, toasted pumpkin seed, and a creamy yoghurt sauce.

Frittatas with vegetable filling

Eggs are more than just a breakfast option if you have chickens. Eggs are a great protein source for delicious and quick dinners like frittatas.

You have eggs covered for healthy fats and protein. All you need is a selection of your favourite vegetables to meet your fibre requirements.

I love to make frittatas with spinach, sweet potatoes and onions. To give your frittata an extra flavour, you can add cheese, herbs, spices or pesto.

Even leftovers such as salmon, chicken shredded, or potatoes can be used in your frittata.

Frittata is my favourite dish. I love to add fresh fruit or sliced avocado. This is a satisfying meal you can enjoy any time of day or night. You can make frittatas in less than an hour.

Dinner salad

When I don’t feel like cooking, a large and filling salad is my go-to meal.

Most salads are poorly prepared, leading to feeling hungry again after you finish your meal. A hearty dinner salad requires that you include lots of protein and healthy fats.

You can start with your favourite greens like spinach, mixed greens or kale. Add some vegetables to your greens like peppers, red onions, carrots, and broccoli to increase the fibre content.

Next, choose a protein source such as grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon. You can increase the feeling of fullness by adding fibre-rich carb sources like beans and roasted sweet potatoes.

Top your creation with roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a crispy texture. Then drizzle it with a healthy dressing such as olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Or, follow this recipe for Homemade Green Goddess dressing.

Loaded brown rice pasta

While everyone loves pasta, most don’t have the right ingredients to make it delicious.

A few easy tips will help you make a delicious and filling pasta meal in no time.

Choose your pasta first. While I love Tinkyada pasta, you can use any pasta. If you follow a low-carb diet, zucchini noodles can be substituted for pasta.

Next, choose a protein source. I prefer chicken breast, ground chicken, or if I need plant-based proteins, chickpeas.

Next, pick your vegetables. A classic combination of spinach and broccoli is my favourite, but you can use any vegetable. Finally, choose a sauce such as pesto or marinara.

One-pot soups

A hearty bowl of soup is one of the most satisfying meals. It is easy to make soup and can be made in large quantities.

• Because it takes less time to clean up, I prefer soups that only require one pot. To save time, I prefer to make my soups on the stovetop. 

Curry

Curry makes a great choice for quick and filling meals. It’s also versatile, simple to prepare, and very family-friendly. Eating curry frequently may improve your health, as it reduces the risk of developing heart disease.

I love making a warm sweet potato and chickpea curry in the winter and serving it with rice or quinoa.

Burgers

Because they are easy to prepare and will please everyone, burgers are a popular choice for families.

Although beef burgers are the most popular, you can make hamburgers from any protein source, including ground chicken, salmon and lentils.

My husband makes delicious chicken burgers. I love to add a large salad and sweet potato fries.

Your burgers can be served on a whole grain bun, in lettuce wraps, or on top of a bed of greens, depending on your dietary requirements.

Roasted whole chicken

Roasting whole chickens can be time-consuming, but it is easy to do. This guide will show you how to roast the perfect chicken.

• To whole roast chickens, I fill the bottom of the pan with potatoes, wedges, onions and carrot chunks to ensure the vegetables cook with the chicken.

Sheet pan meals

This idea might be for you if you don’t like cleaning dishes.

Many recipes call for multiple pots, pans, or bowls. Sheet pan meals save you time and put all your ingredients on one sheet pan.

The bottom line

You don’t need to spend hours cooking to prepare a delicious and healthy dinner.

These recipes are easy to make and nutritious.

Next time you feel like there is nothing to eat, try one of these recipes.