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If you’re looking to get dinner on the table fast, and you are following a low sodium diet, you’ll love this handy collection of 10 Low Sodium Dinners in 30 Minutes. Our low sodium recipes are created by a team of professional chefs and registered dietitians to help you eat the foods you love and reduce sodium in your diet. Every one of these low-salt recipes can be prepared in half an hour or less.
The best part about using these low sodium dinner recipes is that you win in multiple ways. For one, cooking meals at home helps you lower sodium simply because so much of the sodium we eat comes from convenience foods and food eaten in restaurants. When you ditch the takeout and prepared meals, you’re already well ahead of the game in meeting low sodium dietary guidelines.
Another major benefit of making homemade low sodium dishes is that you can enjoy food seasoned the way you like without adding too much salt. Whether you like food slightly spicy, satisfyingly savory, or mildly flavored, our collection of 30-minute low sodium dinners will help you get a meal on the table fast that both your spouse and your heart doctor will love.
Ready to take your taste buds on a culinary journey while keeping your sodium intake in check? Here are the healthy dinner ideas you need when you need to eat less salt.
If you’re looking to eat less sodium and want dinner preparation to be effortless, you’ve come to the right place. These 10 recipes are our most popular low sodium dinners because they taste great. Each low sodium meal each can be made in 30 minutes or less.
This low sodium meal gets a flavor boost from a bold spice rub and a bit of maple glaze. The succulent chicken can be cooked in the oven or air fryer in under 30 minutes, resulting in a delicious entrée that helps you meet your protein goal with under 100mg of sodium.
When it comes to quick and easy meals, low sodium stir fries can’t be beat. But many stir-fry recipes tend to be high in sodium due to the sauces and condiments used in traditional recipes. This delicious chicken and vegetable stir-fry, however, is brimming with the Asian flavors you expect from a stir-fry with less sodium, and it cooks up in a snap.
Do you have some cooked turkey hanging out in your fridge? If so, you can repurpose your leftovers into a delicious low sodium salad in just 10 minutes. Simply combine the cooked turkey with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, fresh herbs, celery, onion, and dried cranberries and you’ve got a light dinner that’s low in sodium but big on flavor.
Grilled low sodium turkey burgers are a tasty and nutritious meal that cook up quickly. When thick slices of tomato accompany them, along with some mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze, they become next-level delicious! These burgers use minimal salt and instead rely on other herbs and spices to add interest and pizzazz to the mix.
A bowl of chili can be a satisfying way to end the day, but many chili recipes require a long cooking time. This low sodium chili is the exception – cooking up in under 30 minutes. Using no-salt-added tomatoes and beans keeps the sodium count in check without detracting from the vibrant and hearty taste of this chili.
Craving pizza but short on time? This flatbread pizza is ready in 20 minutes or less and gives you all the pizza vibes with a healthier twist. Whole grain flatbreads are topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and deliciously-dressed arugula, along with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a low calorie and low sodium pizza that does not disappoint.
Smoky grilled chicken breasts are topped with an irresistible chimichurri sauce made from fresh parsley, cilantro, olive oil, and spices to create a low sodium dinner that’s big on taste and easy to make. Grilling the chicken is fast (less than 10 minutes), which is all the time you need for the vibrant flavors of the sauce to meld together.
Another quick, easy, and flavorful low-sodium dinner that cooks up in minutes on the grill is these impressive kebabs. Succulent shrimp and steak get their flavor from a Bloody Mary-inspired marinade and are skewered alongside colorful vegetables. Except for the marinating time, this meal can be cooked in minutes and has less than 230mg of sodium per serving.
Pasta is an easy way to get dinner on the table fast, but many pasta sauces are high in sodium and sugar. This homemade low sodium marinara sauce has all the flavor you crave with fewer of the ingredients you don’t want, giving you a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite pasta dinner in minutes.
Looking for a bit of Mexican-inspired flair at dinner? These delicious low fat and low sodium tacos will not disappoint! They start with succulent grilled chicken and are topped with a salsa made from mango, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeno pepper, and lime juice that’s bursting with freshness, all with less than 250mg of sodium.
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