Figuring out what to make for dinner can be tough, ESPECIALLY when you’re just cooking for two.
It can feel like recipes always make WAY too much food, or you just run out of fresh, healthy ideas.
It’s SO easy to get stuck eating the same things over and over.
But making a tasty and good-for-you dinner for two doesn’t have to be a big deal. It can actually be fun!
We’ve gathered a bunch of simple, healthy, and TOTALLY delicious dinner ideas perfect for when there are just two of you.
These meals are designed to be just the right amount. And they’re packed with good stuff to help you feel GREAT.
So, get ready to find some new go-to meals! Here are 33 ideas to get you started…
1. Fish Taco Bowls
Craving something fresh and flavorful?
Our Fish Taco Bowls deliver perfectly seasoned fish with all the taco taste in a bowl.
It’s a protein-packed and quick meal you’ll want to make again and again!
2. Chicken and Green Beans
Chicken and Green Beans is a healthy and easy stir fry recipe.
Enjoy seared chicken breast and fresh green beans tossed in a delicious honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep!
3. Cranberry Chicken
Cranberry Chicken is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Chicken thighs roasted with fresh cranberries and bright orange juice create a simple, delicious meal perfect for any busy weeknight.
4. Spring Vegetable & Goat Cheese Frittata
Make a Spring Vegetable & Goat Cheese Frittata bursting with fresh flavors like asparagus and zucchini.
The creamy goat cheese adds a tangy kick to this versatile dish, perfect for a light meal any time of day.
5. Whole30 Chicken Soup
This Whole30 Chicken Soup is packed with tender chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables.
It’s a comforting and healthy bowl that fits perfectly into your Whole30, keto, or low-carb lifestyle.
6. Turkey Soup
This Turkey Soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey. Enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade turkey broth loaded with tender vegetables and egg noodles.
7. Grilled Chicken Thighs
Sink your teeth into these Grilled Chicken Thighs, bursting with zesty cilantro lime flavor.
They are marinated to perfection and then grilled until golden brown.
You’ll get juicy, tender, and flavorful grilled chicken every single time!
8. Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Craving something quick and delicious?
This Pepper Steak Stir Fry features tender flank steak and crisp bell peppers, all coated in a rich, savory sauce that will become a family favorite.
9. Winter Detox Salad
The Winter Detox Salad is the perfect way to refresh your palate.
This light yet satisfying salad combines quinoa and pomegranate with a bright blood orange dressing.
Enjoy a break from heavy winter meals with this vibrant detox option.
10. Chipotle Black Bean Burgers – Egg Free
These Chipotle Black Bean Burgers are a delicious and easy egg-free meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. You’ll love the smoky flavor of the chipotle combined with the hearty black beans in every bite!
11. Tuscan Butter Bean Salad with Crispy Artichokes
Enjoy a tasty and healthy lunch or dinner with this Tuscan Butter Bean Salad.
Crispy artichokes add a satisfying crunch to this flavorful and simple recipe.
12. Chicken and Artichoke Rice
Chicken and Artichoke Rice is the perfect, easy one-pan recipe for any weeknight.
This Mediterranean-inspired dish is packed with flavor, so you can have a delicious meal without the fuss.
13. Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are the perfect easy meal for the whole family.
These homemade chicken nuggets are gluten-free and require minimal prep, making them ideal for busy weeknights!
14. Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are incredibly easy to make and always a family favorite.
These delicious meatballs are cooked in the air fryer for a quick and healthy meal.
15. Crispy baked pumpkin black bean tacos
Crispy Baked Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos are here to make dinner easy and delicious!
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful taco recipe packed with the goodness of pumpkin and black beans.
16. Keto Zuppa Toscana
Enjoy a taste of Italy with this Keto Zuppa Toscana recipe.
It’s a low carb soup that’s so easy to make in your instant pot.
17. Roasted Chicken
This Roasted Chicken recipe delivers a super flavorful bird with crispy skin.
Garlic and herb butter infuse this roast chicken, making it incredibly tender and juicy every single time!
18. Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo
Craving a delicious and healthy pasta dish?
Try our Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo, featuring a light, creamy sauce without the cream!
This fresh take includes zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil, and pine nuts for a satisfying meal.
19. Yellowfin Tuna Steak
This Yellowfin Tuna Steak recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor using just a few simple ingredients.
Imagine a perfectly grilled ahi tuna steak paired with a fresh, vibrant salad, ready in minutes!
20. Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup is a flavor-packed twist on the classic, with warm spices and aromatic ingredients.
This curried butternut squash soup is velvety smooth and will warm you from the inside out!
21. curried chickpea salad sandwich
This curried chickpea salad sandwich is a simple, tasty way to enjoy a plant-based meal.
It’s a delicious and healthy vegan sandwich that’s perfect for lunch!
22. Purple Cauliflower Cottage Cheese Pasta (high protein)
Purple Cauliflower Cottage Cheese Pasta is a simple way to add protein and nutrients to your dinner.
It’s a healthy pasta recipe that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
23. vegan cowboy caviar burrito
This vegan cowboy caviar burrito is a super yummy and healthy meal.
Enjoy this wrap recipe that’s packed with flavor and good for you.
24. Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Whip up a Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry for a quick and tasty meal any night of the week.
This classic Chinese beef dish, featuring tender beef and fresh broccoli, is ready in under 30 minutes.
Enjoy the flavorful and savory sauce that brings it all together!
25. Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)
Craving Panera’s Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
Whip up this easy copycat recipe in your own kitchen for a comforting bowl of goodness.
It’s so good, you might just ditch the restaurant version for good!
26. Baked Wild Salmon Patties
Baked Wild Salmon Patties are the perfect easy dinner.
These salmon patties are flaky and tender inside and delightfully crispy outside.
27. Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta
Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta is the perfect meal when you’re short on time.
This simple mozzarella pasta dish comes together in just 15 minutes!
28. Seared Ahi Tuna
Enjoy this Seared Ahi Tuna recipe, featuring perfectly cooked, sashimi-grade tuna.
Coated in sesame seeds and seared to tender perfection, it’s a light and delicious meal.
29. Chipotle Maple Shrimp Tacos
Chipotle Maple Shrimp Tacos are about to become your new favorite weeknight meal!
These tacos are bursting with flavor and offer a healthy, delicious dinner option that everyone will love.
30. Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Craving a taste of Philly without the carbs?
This Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is the perfect keto-friendly way to enjoy that classic flavor, especially if you’re looking for a delicious way to use leftover steak.
31. Shrimp Fried Rice
Craving takeout but want something even better?
This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is packed with tender shrimp, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies for a quick, easy, and delicious meal.
32. Lentil and Vegetable Curry
Lentil and Vegetable Curry is a hearty, delicious, and easy one-pot meal.
This vegan curry is packed with flavor and simple ingredients, perfect for a meatless dinner!
33. Broiled Salmon
Broiled Salmon is the perfect answer for a quick and easy dinner.
Fresh salmon fillets are coated in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then broiled to perfection in under 20 minutes.