"My choice of weeknight dinner can 100 percent make or break my day. Time and time again, I find myself deep in the woes of my work-from-home routine, snap back to reality, realize that the sun has fallen off the horizon, and take a glimpse at the clock, only to wonder where on Earth the time has gone. At almost the exact same time, my stomach growls, leaving me no other possible course of action than to panic order McDonald’s chicken nugs on Grubhub. Ten lukewarm nuggets and more than 20 dollars later (service and delivery fees will be the death of me), I am reminded that whipping up a healthy, homecooked meal is the far superior way to go.
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I’ve found that on the weeks where I plan ahead, grocery shop with an intentional list in mind, and cook comforting meals at home, my workweek feels smoother and more fulfilling. On your next grocery run, shop with these 20 healthy dinners in mind and set yourself up for a better week ahead:
1. Dairy-Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
2. Low-Carb Loaded Taco Skillet
Source: Lexi’s Clean Living
3. Dairy-Free Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
4. Vegan Dan Dan Noodles
Source: Food by Maria
5. Dairy-Free Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Source: The Movement Menu
6. Meatless Goat Cheese Pasta
Source: Hello Spoonful
7. One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice
Source: The Movement Menu
8. Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
9. Creamy Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken
Source: Hello Spoonful
10. Vegan Lasagna Soup
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
11. Air Fryer Honey Garlic Tofu
Source: Hello Spoonful
12. Vegan Cashew Creamy Tomato Pasta
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
13. Vegetarian Pasta Bake
Source: Hello Spoonful
14. Baked Turkey Meatballs
Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated
15. Vegan Black Bean Tacos
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
16. Greek Herb Roasted Chicken
Source: Cotter Crunch
17. Spicy Chickpea Kale Salad
Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea
18. Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
19. Sausage and Kale Lentil Soup
Source: Platings and Pairings
20. Pan-Fried Cod
Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated