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10 Most Popular Dinner Recipes of 2020

Published December 2, 2020
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Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Published December 2, 2020
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This year, the most popular dinner recipes included a cauliflower-studded, lightened mac and cheese, low-carb stuffed peppers and more — all with up to 48 grams of protein and under 465 calories per serving.

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1. BAKED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 464; Total Fat: 23g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 686mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 19g

2. INSTANT POT ROTINI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Rotini With Chicken and Bell Peppers

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11.2g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 77mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 67g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 48g

3. CREAMY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 268; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 838mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 10g

4. QUICKER SKILLET LASAGNA WITH GROUND TURKEY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Quicker Skillet Lasagna With Ground Turkey

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 425; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 528mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 34g

5. INSTANT POT LOW-CARB LASAGNA STUFFED PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 447; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 41g

6. SHEET PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH VEGETABLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Sheet-Pan Chicken Teriyaki with Vegetables

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 350; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 366mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 39g

7. INSTANT POT CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Chickpea Tikka Masala

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 317; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 685mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 6g; Protein 11g

8. SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES & SHRIMP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes & Shrimp

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 419; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 220mg; Sodium: 504mg; Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein 38g

9. INSTANT POT BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN CHILI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Butternut Squash and White Bean Chili

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 265; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 332mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 14g

10. ONE-PAN CHICKEN & ROASTED VEGGIES | EATING BIRD FOOD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 348; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 680mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 22g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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