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
Panko-Crusted Fish
After a tough workout, try cooking up this panko-crusted fish [1] dish for a delicious dose of protein.
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry
This veggie-filled stir-fry [2] 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
Burrito Bowl
A healthy burrito bowl [3] 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
Layered Taco Salad
Enjoy a tortilla-free taco with a layered taco salad [4] in a jar, mixed with homemade cilantro dressing.
Photo: Jenny Sugar
Sweet Potato Crust Pizza
Bake a guilt-free personal pizza [5] that substitutes a flour crust for a healthier sweet potato base.
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Carrot Fettuccine With Mushrooms and Red Pepper
Skip the carbs by switching regular pasta with ribboned carrots for a
Paleo fettuccine [6] with mushrooms and red pepper.
Photo: Jenny Sugar
Cabbage Salad
Give your meal an extra crunch when you whip up a cabbage hemp salad [7] with avocado and peppers.
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Broccoli Slaw
This broccoli slaw [8] is low-carb and low-calorie, and it only takes less than 15 minutes to make. We'll take it!
Photo: Leta Shy
Turmeric-Spiced Mushroom Pilaf
Spice up a standard pilaf dish [9] by adding a sprinkle of turmeric to the brown rice and mushroom mixture.
Photo: Leta Shy
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Cut back on gluten and grains and bake up a cauliflower-crusted pizza [10] that's low in carbs and calories.
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
Try a tart and tangy shredded brussels sprouts salad [11] the next time you're dining solo or with just one guest.
Photo: Nicole Perry
Kale Chicken Salad
If you're worried that a regular kale salad [12] 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
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" [13] dish.
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
Turkey Wrap
A hearty turkey wrap on a whole-wheat tortilla [14] works well as both a lunch and dinner dish for one.
Photo: Sarah Lipoff