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23 Weeknight Dinners To Make On Repeat

A busy weeknight dinner should be three things: easy, quick, and hearty-yet-healthy.
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For Bon Appetit, by Christina Chaey.

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A busy weeknight dinner should be three things: easy, quick, and hearty-yet-healthy. These 23 simple dinners, from a cheesy roasted cauliflower pasta to an addictive Thai-inspired larb, fit the bill on all counts. The best part: you don't need a recipe to master them.

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What better way to sneak a few more veggies into the day than on top of a super-quick pizza?

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Sausage and greens are a match made in weeknight dinner heaven.

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Turn that package of instant ramen noodles in your pantry into a healthy-ish dinner.

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This kimchi stir-fry is instant comfort in a grain bowl.

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This foolproof dinner requires just enough "real" cooking that you can call it homemade.

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Turn a can of beans into a hearty, healthy dinner in minutes.

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Couscous, tuna, and whatever you find in the pantry—this five-minute dinner is a lifesaver.

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Canned chickpeas are great, especially when served with a side of comfy pants and Law & Order SVU.

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A photo editor shares the super simple dish that quells her Cuban food cravings every time.

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For soup in a hurry, this spin on Italian meatball with a few clever shortcuts (hi, storebought sausage) delivers every time.

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Rotisserie chicken is your best friend in this jazzed up tartine.

A few pantry staples turn plain soba noodles into a meal that's fit for company.

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Who says cauliflower is boring? When it's deeply roasted and tossed with hot, cheesy pasta, it's anything but.

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When a dinner of cheese and butter and noodles sounds a bit too indulgent, just add roasted veg. Boom.

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Break free from your usual basil-and-pine-nut routine with a wintry pesto that was practically meant for a simple plate of spaghetti.

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When all you want is a bowl of creamy pasta, adding a pile of golden-brown mushrooms makes it feel virtuous.

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Looking for a healthy dinner option you'll want seconds of? Look no further.

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This farro salad is clean eating at its most satisfying.

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Wholesome, filling, and good for your digestive system—just three more reasons to love miso soup.

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This simple and satisfying dish is definitely easy enough for a weeknight.

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This kimchi and vegetable soup is healthy, sure. But it's also really darn good.

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Here's how to make excellent stir-fried greens, without using a specific recipe.

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This baked fish could not be easier to make. So make it already!

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