20 Light Dinner Ideas For When You're Just A Little Hungry

Roasted Squash Medley

Savour the sweet, nutty flavour of acorn squash and honey-like sweetness of figs in this fall-flavoured salad that's brushed with the perfect combination of maple syrup and brown sugar. 

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Cauliflower Steaks With Grape & Pine Nut Relish

This "steak" is vegetarian-friendly but hearty enough for any meat lover. 

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Jewelled Farro & Wild Rice

A mélange of farro, wild rice, dried apricots and pomegranate, this beautiful, hearty side will add a hit of fall flavour to your holiday table.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of chicken noodle soup? It’s the ultimate comfort soup and go-to meal to help soothe stubborn colds or to warm our tummies on harsh winter days. 

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Smoky Tomato & Lentil Soup

Feeling the chill? Smoked paprika and chorizo add layers of warmth and flavour to this vibrant lentil soup.

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Butter Chickpeas

This vegan take on butter chicken boasts all the flavour and creaminess of the classic without any of the butter.

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Sheet Pan Provençal Salmon

This feel-good dinner is packed with nutritious ingredients—salmon! zucchini! tomatoes!—and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. 

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Zucchini Noodles With Feta & Basil

Spiral-cut zucchini makes a light and refreshing alternative to pasta and base for this dish. If you don't own a spiralizer, you can buy precut zucchini noodles in the produce section. You'll need about eight cups, or 600 grams, for this recipe.

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Chicken Waldorf Wedge Salad

A grand take on two classics: the wedge and Waldorf salads. We've added peach for sweetness and used a round of lettuce for an easy presentation.

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Mushroom, Lentil & Swiss Chard Bowls

For ease of preparation, tear, rather than slice, fresh mozzarella; the creamy fat that's between the cheese's curds will come apart naturally, making the mozzarella better able to absorb the dressing.

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Rainbow Trout With Squash Medley

When in season, use summer squash varieties such as zephyr, gold bar or Italian zucchini in this simple vegetable medley.

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Spinach & Herb Chickpea Linguine

You can substitute a combination of the parsley and basil with any combination of tender herbs: Chives, cilantro or dill are all good options.

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Spicy Salmon Poke Bowls

Everything that's great about sushi, but in a nutrient-packed bowl.

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Roasted Veggie Bowls

Save time on busy weeknights with a quick-cooking grain blend.

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Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Salad

You can't go wrong with chicken and broccoli for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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Crispy Tofu Tacos With Yogurt Lime Sauce

Tacos make an easy, light weeknight dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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Sesame-Crusted Tofu With Noodles & Edamame

This flavourful recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is sure to leave you satisfied.

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Quinoa Salad With Almond Vinaigrette

Quinoa is nutritious and so easy to make, which is why we love this recipe.

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Mushroom & Soba Noodle Salad

This flavourful dish will be a weeknight favourite.

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Gluten-Free Orange Ginger Soba Noodles With Salmon

Not all soba noodles are created equal. Check the ingredient list on the package to make sure your noodles have been made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. (Many brands use a mix of buckwheat and regular wheat flour.) Look for gluten-free soba noodles in health food stores.

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