31 Healthy January Dinner Recipes to Make All Month Long

It's not as tough to pull off as it sounds—trust. This soup is hearty and healthy, thanks to a hefty dose of greens and the most tender lamb meatballs you've ever tasted.

In our book, all the best dinners come together with just the push of a button, and this Crockpot gem fits the bill. This Insta-worthy beauty is vegan, dairy free, gluten free and piled high with fresh herbs.

Crispy double-baked tostones + quick-pickled veggies + spicy mayo + pillowy soft baguette = the most unexpected vegetarian sammy you'll ever have. Top it with a runny egg for more protein.

Proof that sweet potatoes can hold their own as an entrée, especially with the help of protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas. (But even if they couldn't, you had us at yogurt sauce.)

It's crisp, tart, savory, sweet and basically the polar opposite of a sad salad. Sweet, rich persimmons are just the match for crunchy chickpeas, crisp greens and savory shallots.

An Insta-worthy meal if we've ever seen one. This vegetarian take on tandoori chicken (meaning chicken cooked in a tandoor, a type of clay oven) stars a spiced yogurt marinade that's so good, you might want to straight-up drink it.

When we say "hug in a bowl," this is what we mean. Treat yourself to a mix of noodles, ginger, mushrooms, bean sprouts, tofu and a mélange of herbs, all swimming in soothing vegetable broth.

Even self-proclaimed seafood haters will swoon after one bite of this briny dish. In case you've never tried it, swordfish is a lot like chicken…only a million times tastier (and just as easy to prepare).

These enchiladas have all the gooey, cheesy goodness of the O.G., minus the carbs, since the recipe calls for thin-sliced zucchini instead of tortillas. Did we mention they reheat like a charm?

Sure, pasta is often seen as an indulgence. But this pasta is packed with walnuts, fresh herbs and a ton of kale, thanks to the easy-as-pie blender pesto sauce.

Forget the built-in arm workout that comes with whisking an emulsion by hand. This take on Caesar dressing starts with store-bought mayo, plus skips the anchovies and raw egg so everyone can get in on the goods.

You can make these no-cook wraps ahead of time (up to two days in advance, to be exact) and they won't get soggy in the fridge. In other words, we know what you're having for lunch on the 13th.

Our favorite cruciferous veggie proves that it can handle just about any recipe, including a mean Alfredo sauce. (Don't worry, the dish still calls for plenty of Parmesan cheese.)

How is the chowder so rich and creamy without a drop of dairy, you ask? Homemade cashew cream. Use canned or frozen kernels instead of fresh, since corn is out of season.

We're not even on the Whole30 diet, but we still can't get enough of these tender meatballs and creamy, dairy-free sauce. Thanks, coconut milk.

Whether it's wilted greens you forgot about in the crisper, last night's sweet potatoes or the final crumbles in a container of feta, this frittata can accommodate all your fridge's odds and ends.

High in protein, low in carbs, cals and cook time—what's not to like? Feel free to substitute any veggies that are hiding in your pantry or fridge, like broccoli, carrots, spinach or baby corn.

Leave it to your pantry to pull together your new go-to winter soup. A flurry of warm spices (cumin! coriander! sweet paprika!) makes the North African-inspired broth positively irresistible.

Put down the ground beef and step away from the packet of taco seasoning. This spin on your favorite handheld is totally vegan and boasts impeccably spiced cauliflower, crunchy veggies and dairy-free cilantro crema.

Tell meat to take a seat—traditional stuffed peppers are long overdue for an update. (We're talking quinoa, veggies and a generous dose of Monterey Jack cheese.)

If you ask us, canned tuna is so underrated. How else could you make a protein-rich dinner in 15 minutes without a moment of cooking?

It's your pantry's time to shine. Plus, aren't your usual weeknight pasta and shrimp dishes (read: shrimp scampi...and nothing else) getting old anyway?

Come for the umami-laced soup, stay for the crunchy pepita-pine nut topping. Leftover cooked winter squash or sweet potatoes would also work wonders in this soup.

It's so luscious and creamy that you won't believe how healthy it actually is. This polenta alternative, starring pureed cauliflower, is low carb, gluten free and surprisingly high in protein.

This dinner doubles as a work of art, if we do say so ourselves. Serving this salmon is sort of like putting a painting on your dinner table instead of a wall.

It's just the recipe for using up all those canned white beans you've been hoarding in the cupboard. We're betting a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese on top or a bed of greens underneath wouldn't hurt.

Hearty and, dare we say it, meaty—despite being vegan. The herb- and wine-kissed lentils are delicious on their own, but we think the butternut-tahini sauce on top steals the show.

Fewer dirty dishes means more time to catch up on your Netflix queue. Any flaky fish you enjoy will do here, like salmon, cod, sea bass or halibut.

Don't let the hockey pucks of dinners past deter you. Believe us when we say that these will be the juiciest veggie burgers you ever taste. Smashed avocado and spicy mayo take the meatless handheld over the top.

It's a vegetarian comfort as is, but you can easily spruce it up with ground turkey or chicken if you'd like. Might we suggest bookmarking this crowd-pleaser ahead of the Super Bowl?

Delivery pizza? We don't know her. If you're wondering why you don't see any broccoli on top of this better-for-you pie, that's because it's hidden in the four-ingredient crust. Take that, picky kids.