- This week’s dinners are nourishing meals that are made in one pot.
- Dishes packed with beans, whole grains and vegetables offer at least 6 grams of fiber per serving.
- From skillet beans to seafood pasta, these recipes can help support your gut health and weight-loss goals.
It’s the start of a new year, and fiber is a hot topic—for good reason. It’s not only crucial for everything from healthy digestion and heart health to weight loss, it’s a nutrient most Americans aren’t getting enough. Each of these delicious dinners feature at least 6 grams of fiber per serving plus they all come together in just one pot, pan or skillet. Let’s dig in!
Your Weekly Plan
Sunday: Marry Me White Bean Soup
Monday: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini
Tuesday: Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
Wednesday: Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
Thursday: Cabbage & Kielbasa Skillet
Friday: One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp
Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make dinner planning and grocery shopping as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and adjust them as you see fit. Sign up to get a dinner plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!
Sunday: Marry Me White Bean Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.
Inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe trend, this dish pairs cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes with fiber-rich white beans. Plus, the legumes and spinach offer nutrients and antioxidants that help reduce chronic inflammation. I’ll serve it with a whole-wheat baguette to soak up all the yummy sauce.
Monday: One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini
Diana Chistruga
In just two simple steps and 25 minutes, you can have this delicious meal on the table. Whole-wheat orzo offers ample fiber, and chicken adds lean protein for a super satisfying dish. Using precooked rotisserie chicken makes it even easier to prepare.
Tuesday: Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes were a childhood staple of mine, and this recipe gives them a nutrition glow-up. Beans add fiber and potassium, which help support a healthy heart, and spices add flavor as well as an anti-inflammatory kick. While the beef-and-bean mixture simmers, I’ll make a side salad of mixed greens dressed with Ranch Dressing to round out the meal.
Wednesday: Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee
I love skillet beans: they’re versatile, nutritious and easy to make with budget-friendly ingredients. This recipe is a riff on a classic Greek spinach pie, combining ample spinach and feta to the base. Cannellini beans add fiber and plant-based protein to the dish. To make it a meal, I’ll serve it with a whole-wheat baguette.
Thursday: Cabbage & Kielbasa Skillet
Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee.
I think cabbage is an underrated winter vegetable. It’s nourishing, lasts a long time in the fridge and goes with pretty much everything. Here, it’s paired with apple and turkey kielbasa for a protein-packed main that’s flavorful and filling. I’ll serve it with cooked farro (½ cup per serving) for more fiber.
Friday: One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp
Brie Passano
Shrimp is a protein I always have in my fridge. Not only is it quick-cooking, but it’s also packed with omega-3 fatty acids. These are a type of unsaturated fat that helps lower inflammation and is linked with better heart health. This dish combines the shrimp with vibrant lemon and earthy asparagus for a bright and tasty main.
I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review.
