Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

Dinner Tonight: Beef and Lamb

Lean, flavorful, versatile cuts have a place in a healthful diet. Try these quick and easy dinners, paired with simple sides.

Grilled Lamb Chops and Mint Chimichurri Recipe
Photo: Ellie Miller

Grilled Lamb Chops and Mint Chimichurri

Time: 30 minutes

Simple Sub: If you don't like lamb, substitute 4-ounce beef tenderloin steaks.

Serve with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes: Cut 1 pound peeled Yukon gold potato into 1-inch pieces. Place potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Drain well, and mash potato with a potato masher. Stir in 1/2 cup room temperature low-fat buttermilk, 4 teaspoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Drizzle with 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 182; FAT 8.8g (sat 3.3g); SODIUM 306mg

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