23 Healthy Dinners With No Added Sugar By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 15, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Antonis Achilleos You can enjoy a healthy and delicious dinner without any added sugar, thanks to these recipes. From chicken skillets to comforting soups, these dishes are balanced with vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains and protein for a no-added-sugar meal to keep you feeling nourished and your best. Recipes like our Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans and 25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas are nutritious added-sugar-free choices that are packed with flavor. 01 of 23 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans View Recipe Save This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes! Can't find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked right in the same pan as the chicken, so this 20-minute easy, healthy dinner is not just a snap to prepare--the cleanup is a cinch too. 02 of 23 Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili View Recipe Save Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw. 03 of 23 Chicken Kurma (Traditional Chicken Curry) View Recipe Save Naseema Kashefi prepares this richly flavored chicken curry on the milder side for New Arrival Supper Club events in Los Angeles. Add more serrano if you like it hot. 04 of 23 Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette View Recipe Save In this quick vegetarian dinner recipe, you can skip boiling the gnocchi--they'll cook through while roasting on the sheet pan with the rest of the ingredients. If you can't find Meyer lemons, use 1 small regular lemon in Step 2 and use 4 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons orange juice in Step 4. 05 of 23 Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew View Recipe Save This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe draws flavor inspiration from shawarma with spices like cumin, paprika and pepper. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner. Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli. 06 of 23 Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce View Recipe Save These seared pork chops are topped with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that gets flavored with fresh herbs. 07 of 23 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake View Recipe Save This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. 08 of 23 Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce View Recipe Save Though a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they're packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce. 09 of 23 25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas View Recipe Save Antonis Achilleos These quick sweet potato and bean enchiladas are diabetes-friendly thanks to egg wraps that are lower in carbs than traditional tortillas. The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness. 10 of 23 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale View Recipe Save This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast. 11 of 23 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry View Recipe Save This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice. 12 of 23 Chicken, Avocado & Quinoa Bowls with Herb Dressing View Recipe Save Arrange the toppings individually on these protein-packed grain bowls so each bite has a contrasting taste and texture. Make big batches of the salad dressing, quinoa and roasted chicken thighs and you'll have healthy meal-prep lunches or dinners for days. Though the chicken thighs take just 15 minutes to prep, you can also make the salads with leftover chicken or store-bought cooked chicken to make prep even faster. 13 of 23 Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage View Recipe Save Though traditional stuffed cabbage recipes are made with meat, here Savoy cabbage leaves are stuffed with a combination of rice, mushrooms, onions, garlic and herbs for a healthy vegetarian stuffed cabbage recipe. The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce. This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. 14 of 23 Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon View Recipe Save This recipe for seared scallops with white beans and spinach turns out a healthy dinner that looks impressive (and tastes great) in just 25 minutes. Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish. The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too. When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled "dry." Some scallops are soaked in a solution that prevents them from searing properly and can give them a soapy flavor. 15 of 23 Lemon-Garlic Dump Dinner with Chicken, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts View Recipe Save Caitlin Bensel Tender chicken breast is bathed in a lemony marinade that brings a bright pop of flavor to this one-dish meal. The vegetables get crispy edges and, along with the juicy chicken, make this a winning combo. 16 of 23 Easy Salmon Cakes View Recipe Save These healthy salmon cakes are a delicious way to boost your intake of omega-3s. It is also a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon. The tangy dill sauce provides a tart balance to these easy salmon patties. 17 of 23 Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup) View Recipe Save Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they're full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling. 18 of 23 EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan View Recipe Save Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot. This makeover of the classic eggplant Parmesan recipe was originally developed by our Test Kitchen in 1995 and got an update in 2020 for our 30th anniversary issue. 19 of 23 Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup View Recipe Save Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread. 20 of 23 Salmon-Stuffed Avocados View Recipe Save Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. 21 of 23 Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken View Recipe Save This super-fast and healthy smothered chicken tastes best on the deck with a chilled glass of gewürztraminer. The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here. 22 of 23 Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad View Recipe Save This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too. 23 of 23 Ratatouille with White Beans & Polenta View Recipe Save Tons of lightly cooked vegetables combine with white beans in this hearty vegetarian dinner recipe. It can also be served over bread, like bruschetta. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Lifestyle Diets Low-Sugar Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit