10 Easy (And Delicious!) Flex Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights

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shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles

The Nutrisystem program is a powerful tool for those looking to lose weight and eat healthy. It not only provides prepared, portioned meals that cater to weight loss needs, but it also allows you to create your own healthy options with Flex meals.

Flex meals put the culinary power in your hands, allowing you to learn healthy cooking habits to set you up for a lifetime of eating success. We’ve dug into our arsenal of creative and tasty dinner ideas to uncover some delicious Flex-worthy options you can try out in your own kitchen.

1. Edamame Quinoa Burgers

Edamame Quinoa Burgers

These Quinoa Edamame Burgers are so delicious and satisfying, you won’t miss the bun… or the meat! Top with cheese for a flex-worthy dinner!

Get the Edamame Quinoa Burger recipe.

2. Caprese Turkey Burger

Caprese Turkey Burger

Trust us: You’re going to love this savory spin on the favorite flavor blend of mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato. Bonus—this tasty recipe takes mere minutes to prepare!

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3. Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

This stuffed chicken recipe is so simple to make and so delicious to taste! How did they stuff all that taste into one healthy meal?!

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4. Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Pasta

shrimp scampi with zucchini pasta

A light, veggie-spin on an otherwise indulgent meal! Featuring succulent shrimp and a mix of noodles and “zoodles,” this delicious dish is like paradise on a plate.

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5. Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potato

Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potato

Calling all potato-heads! You won’t want to miss this cheesy, tangy take on the potato! The best part? This delicious Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potato is as tasty as it is healthy.

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6. Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Rice

Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Rice

You’ll go nuts for this perfectly portioned twist on a classic. It might sound fancy, but this elegant dish is actually super simple to make.

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7. Ground Turkey and Veggie Curry with Brown Rice

Ground Turkey and Veggie Curry with Brown Rice

Who knew healthy could taste so good? This Lean Ground Turkey and Vegetable Curry is packed with flavor and spices.

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8. Chicken Breast and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Chicken Breast and Broccoli Stir Fry

Winner, winner, Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry dinner! You can’t go wrong with this one-pan dish.

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9. Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowl

Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowl

The spaghetti squash lovers in the crowd will love this flex meal favorite, which features a delicious and surprisingly filling blend of veggies and cheese.

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10. Ground Turkey Chili

CHILI

This savory Ground Turkey Chili isn’t just healthy… it’s hearty, too! Which means that you’ll stay satisfied without wreaking havoc on your weight loss plan.

Get the Ground Turkey Chili recipe.