Lighter dinners and bowls with lots of vegetables, beans and lean protein, and nothing fussy. Ranked by this week's overall Top 50 position.

Roasting the squash first makes it sweet and deep instead of watery. Blend it smooth with sautéed onion, a little apple and broth.
1 hr 5 min · Serves 6 · No. 2 overall
Crispy-edged baby potatoes and juicy chicken thighs roasted on one pan, then tossed in garlic butter. It's also easy to pack into lunches for the week.
50 min · Serves 4 · No. 9 overall
Oats baked with carrot, apple, raisins and walnuts, like a morning glory muffin you can cut into squares. Make it Sunday and eat it all week.
50 min · Serves 8 · No. 21 overall
Roasted spiced sweet potatoes over rice with black beans, corn, avocado and a lime-yogurt sauce. It's filling and meat-free.
45 min · Serves 4 · No. 22 overall
Greens, roasted squash, apple, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and feta in a tangy maple-Dijon dressing.
30 min · Serves 4 · No. 23 overall
Chicken thighs braised with peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes in one skillet. It's Italian comfort food that's lighter than it tastes.
55 min · Serves 4 · No. 25 overall
Lemon-garlic-oregano marinated chicken grilled on skewers, served with warm pita, tomatoes and a quick cucumber tzatziki.
32 min · Serves 4 · No. 34 overall
Salmon fillets baked in lemon, garlic and butter for 12 minutes. It's flaky, bright, and dinner in 20.
20 min · Serves 4 · No. 37 overall
Roasted spiced chickpeas over quinoa with crunchy vegetables and a lemony tahini sauce. Vegan and packed with protein.
40 min · Serves 4 · No. 42 overall
A big pot of colorful vegetables in a tomato-herb broth. It's cheap, healthy and good for cleaning out the fridge.
50 min · Serves 6 · No. 44 overall
Smoked sausage roasted on one pan with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and red onion. There's only one pan to wash.
45 min · Serves 4 · No. 50 overall