These Healthy Dinners Take Less Than an Hour. You Have No Excuse.

Before you end up eating a frozen burrito over the sink of your poorly lit apartment after a long day at the office again, reconsider your life choices and check out these 15 quick, nutritious, and totally satisfying meals. Everything can be ready in under an hour, but don't expect flimsy sandwiches or salads here.

So hearty and satisfying, you won't have any idea that it's actually good for you. Cook some up when the weather turns chilly. Get the recipe.

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So yeah, there's tofu, but don't let that deter you! The vegetarian bean curd is basically just a vehicle for the garlic ginger honey sauce. Add the shaved carrots for color and a little extra nutrition. Get the recipe!

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Easy to throw together and ready in under an hour, this simple recipe is a healthy way to get food on the table stat. Recipe here.

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Eat this up while tomatoes are still in season! Recipe here.

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It's never going to replace a Chipotle burrito bowl, but all the colors, flavors, and textures make it a damn good (healthy!) alternative. Give it a try here. 

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Earthy kale and brioche croutons add crunch and the anchovy paste-laced dressing gives it an irresistibly salty kick. Here's the recipe.

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If you love beets enough to get over the outrageous color of the dough, this flatbread is loaded with a ton of nutrition. Get the recipe here.

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Cashews are caloric but they're also crazy healthy for your heart, plus their fattiness pairs well with a palate-pleasing mixture of cool mangoes and spicy chili powder. Try it here. 

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When your indecisiveness kicks in full force around dinnertime, tackle this every-flavor plate. Beets, lemon juice, salmon skin, and yogurt join forces to create a sweet, savory, crispy, and creamy dish. Try it here!

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Forgo Five Guys for a creative and healthier alternative. Loaded with tahini and crispy sweet potato straws, it’s enough to win over the stomachs of even the most committed meat eaters. Taste it for yourself.

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A take on a tried-and-true Middle Eastern standby, the eggs are poached in plum tomato sauce and topped with crispy shallots, creamy goat cheese, and caramelized onions. Recipe here.

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Cooked in under an hour, they make for a quick dinner and a killer sandwich stuffer the next day. Here's the recipe.

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For nights when you don’t have much in the fridge, toss together this filling meal. Soba -- Japanese buckwheat noodles -- are lower in calories than regular wheat pasta, and often come gluten-free. Get the recipe.

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If you've never baked an avocado, change that immediately. Here, right now.

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Substitute tomato sauce with butternut squash puree for an unexpected pizza. It’s so good you may never miss tomato sauce again. Get the recipe.

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