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15 Winter Dinners for Weight Loss in 15 Minutes

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Danielle DeAngelis Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD December 05, 2022
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15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup
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Dinner tonight can be light yet satisfying with these easy, flavorful recipes. With at least 6 grams of fiber and no more than 575 calories a serving, these dishes help you feel full and satisfied for longer, and can support weight loss, if that is your goal. Plus, they only take 15 minutes or less to prepare, making them quick and healthy options for any night of the week. Recipes like our Creamy Spinach Pasta and 15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup are comforting choices to help you meet your nutritional goals.

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Creamy Spinach Pasta

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This might be one of the creamiest light pasta dishes you've ever had! The mascarpone cheese adds a richness to the spinach pasta that's unexpected—especially in a healthy pasta recipe.

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Chhole (Chickpea Curry)

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Made with convenient canned beans, this quick and healthy Indian recipe is an authentic chickpea curry that you can make in minutes. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.

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15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup

15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup
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This quick soup recipe is done in only 15 minutes thanks to convenience products like frozen chopped onion and precooked kielbasa. You'll have a warming winter soup on the table in no time!

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Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl

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This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We've loaded it up with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.

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Quick Shrimp Puttanesca

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Because refrigerated fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, this Italian-inspired pasta dish will be on the table lickety-split! Puttanesca, traditionally made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies and garlic, gets shrimp for extra protein and artichoke hearts to boost the vegetable servings (and the fiber!). If you can't find frozen artichoke hearts, sub in drained canned artichoke hearts.

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Spinach-Artichoke-Sausage Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Hearty and piquant, this quick cauliflower gnocchi dinner incorporates several healthy convenience ingredients, including turkey sausage and tender artichoke hearts, so dinner is on your table fast.

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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage

3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Apple Chicken Sausage
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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.

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Toaster-Oven Quesadillas

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We love finding new ways to use our kitchen tools and appliances. These toaster-oven quesadillas with peppers and avocado are the perfect example of an unexpected toaster-oven hack we had to share.

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Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives

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Store-bought spinach ravioli and a handful of basic pantry items are all you need to get a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast. If you can't find frozen artichokes, swap in a 15-ounce can (just be sure to drain and rinse them well).

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15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushrooms

15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushrooms
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In this quick salmon dinner, salmon fillets are paired with creamy orzo, wilted spinach and earthy mushrooms. Cooking the salmon at a high temperature helps speed up the cooking in this healthy dinner recipe. Look for pre-sliced mushrooms to speed it up even more.

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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos

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These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

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White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

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Linguine with Creamy White Clam Sauce

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Ripe tomato and fresh basil give this quick recipe tons of flavor. Serve this healthy pasta dinner with crusty garlic bread and steamed green beans.

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Bacon and Avocado Topped Baked Potato

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A baked russet potato is topped with crumbled bacon, diced avocado, salsa, and shredded Colby Jack cheese--a meal in itself!

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3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken

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To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that's ready in minutes.

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    1 of 15 Creamy Spinach Pasta
    2 of 15 Chhole (Chickpea Curry)
    3 of 15 15-Minute White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa Soup
    4 of 15 Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
    5 of 15 Quick Shrimp Puttanesca
    6 of 15 Spinach-Artichoke-Sausage Cauliflower Gnocchi
    7 of 15 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage
    8 of 15 Toaster-Oven Quesadillas
    9 of 15 Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives
    10 of 15 15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushrooms
    11 of 15 Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos
    12 of 15 White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi
    13 of 15 Linguine with Creamy White Clam Sauce
    14 of 15 Bacon and Avocado Topped Baked Potato
    15 of 15 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken

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