14 Single-Serving Dinner Recipes For a Party of 1

One of the hardest parts of cooking for one is getting the portions just right and adjusting recipes to suit yourself, rather than a group or family of four or more. There's nothing worse than making a great dish and not being able to finish it all — especially if it doesn't keep well and can't be saved. If you're dining solo tonight, try cooking up one of these healthy dinner options that yield one to two servings. Photos: Lizzie Fuhr, Nicole Perry, Jenny Sugar

01

Panko-Crusted Fish

After a tough workout, try cooking up this panko-crusted fish dish for a delicious dose of protein. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

02

Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

This veggie-filled stir-fry swaps out rice for cauliflower, making it a great Paleo option that's cholesterol-free, low in sodium, and provides your daily recommended intake of vitamin A and vitamin C. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

03

Burrito Bowl

A healthy burrito bowl made with fresh produce and precooked chicken breast is the perfect size for one person and is ready in less than 10 minutes. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

04

Layered Taco Salad

Enjoy a tortilla-free taco with a layered taco salad in a jar, mixed with homemade cilantro dressing. Photo: Jenny Sugar

05

Sweet Potato Crust Pizza

Bake a guilt-free personal pizza that substitutes a flour crust for a healthier sweet potato base. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

06

Carrot Fettuccine With Mushrooms and Red Pepper

Skip the carbs by switching regular pasta with ribboned carrots for a
Paleo fettuccine with mushrooms and red pepper. Photo: Jenny Sugar

07

Cabbage Salad

Give your meal an extra crunch when you whip up a cabbage hemp salad with avocado and peppers. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

08

Broccoli Slaw

This broccoli slaw is low-carb and low-calorie, and it only takes less than 15 minutes to make. We'll take it! Photo: Leta Shy

09

Turmeric-Spiced Mushroom Pilaf

Spice up a standard pilaf dish by adding a sprinkle of turmeric to the brown rice and mushroom mixture. Photo: Leta Shy

10

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cut back on gluten and grains and bake up a cauliflower-crusted pizza that's low in carbs and calories. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

11

Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad

Try a tart and tangy shredded brussels sprouts salad the next time you're dining solo or with just one guest. Photo: Nicole Perry

12

Kale Chicken Salad

If you're worried that a regular kale salad won't suffice for dinner, then add on a sliced skinless chicken breast, and top the meal off with a zesty lemon-cumin dressing. Photo: Susannah Chen

13

Zucchini Pasta

If you're in the mood for comfort food but don't want the calories, then try this Paleo-friendly zucchini and garlic "pasta" dish. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

14

Turkey Wrap

A hearty turkey wrap on a whole-wheat tortilla works well as both a lunch and dinner dish for one. Photo: Sarah Lipoff

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