Healthy Recipes Healthy Mealtime Recipes Healthy Dinner Recipes Healthy Dinner Recipes for Two Our 20 Best Sunday Dinners for Two By Leah Goggins Leah Goggins Instagram Website Leah Goggins is a digital fellow for EatingWell. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she is a devotee of old movies, farmers' markets and Ina Garten's tomato sandwich with basil mayo recipe. Leah has a degree in news media and English from The University of Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 13, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Whether you want to keep it simple or enjoy something more romantic, these dinners for two are worthy of your weekend menu. Each recipe has earned a four- or five-star rating with reviewers calling them "fantastic" and "a favorite." Recipes like our Moules Frites and Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash are healthy, delicious ways to begin a new week. 01 of 20 Moules Frites View Recipe Greg DuPree This simple but elegant dish pairs flavorful steamed mussels with crispy oven fries. Uncork an American chardonnay to sip alongside. 02 of 20 Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two View Recipe Brie Passano This healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popular Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp to serve two instead of four. 03 of 20 Lobster Ravioli View Recipe Who says a quick, easy dinner can't feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It's quick enough for everyday, but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine's Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy. 04 of 20 Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash View Recipe A small quantity of compound butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs, makes a simple but delicious finish for a tender steak. We have rounded out this colorful healthy meal with roasted broccolini and mashed sweet potato--the perfect impressive yet easy dinner for date night-in. 05 of 20 Chicken Saltimbocca View Recipe This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal. 06 of 20 Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsTofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds View Recipe Crispy tofu lends protein to this burrito bowl-inspired veggie-packed grain bowl that's perfect for a quick and easy dinner or packable lunch for work. 07 of 20 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage View Recipe Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time. 08 of 20 Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for Two View Recipe Brie Passano In this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan to serve two instead of four. 09 of 20 Red Beans & Rice with Vegetables View Recipe This dish is inspired by the traditional New Orleans dish of red beans and rice, but adds plenty of roasted vegetables. 10 of 20 Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower View Recipe You can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can't find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions. 11 of 20 Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta View Recipe This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there's only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach. 12 of 20 Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole View Recipe This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze. 13 of 20 Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese Polenta View Recipe This is true healthy comfort food--a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage. 14 of 20 Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings for Two View Recipe Here we use tender gnocchi in place of homemade dumplings in this rich and warming chicken and vegetable stew recipe. Freeze the remaining 8 ounces of gnocchi in an airtight container for another meal. 15 of 20 Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa View Recipe Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream. 16 of 20 Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts View Recipe Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner. 17 of 20 Turkey & Stuffing for Two You don't have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it's just the two of you--and you also don't have to eat turkey for days. In fact, you may not want to wait for a special occasion to have this satisfying mini celebration. 18 of 20 Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two View Recipe Brie Passano Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce to serve two instead of four. 19 of 20 Italian Penne with Tuna View Recipe Need a quick pasta dish that's flavorful and colorful? This penne pasta dinner-for-two combines leeks, baby spinach, tuna and sun-dried tomatoes--and it's ready in just 20 minutes! 20 of 20 Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto View Recipe We love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit