The Best Healthy Dinner Recipes for Two (vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options!)

These easy healthy dinner recipes for two are perfect for quick weeknight dinners and delicious date night in ideas! This will be your new go-to list for those nights when you’re asking: “what the f@*k should I make for dinner?”

From healthy recipe ideas for taco nights to pasta nights to date nights with an elevated twist, you’ll find some of your new favorite healthy recipes amongst these easy dinner ideas for two. And whether you and your partner are just looking to eat healthier together or are gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo or refined sugar free, there are plenty of options for everyone! If you try these recipes and want to make my all-time favorite recipes for two, you’ll love my Healthier Together cookbook!

May I recommend enjoying your dinner over conversations about creating your healthiest, happiest lives via the Healthier Together Conversation Deck?

Dinner recipes for two: Taco Night

The Best Vegan Taco Salad

Elote Corn & Chickpea Bowl

Mole Cauliflower Enchiladas with Roasted Garlic Cashew Cream

Mexican Kale Salad

Indian Spiced Cauliflower Lentil Tacos

One-Pot Healthy Taco Pasta

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Paella

Crispy Cheese Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Red Pepper and Kale Quesadilla

Dinner recipes for two: Italian Night

Caramelized Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Protein Pasta

Sun-dried Tomato Protein Pesto Pasta

Spring Basil Dairy-Free Alfredo Pasta

Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

3 Ingredient Broccoli Alfredo (dairy free)

Farro Carbonara

Healthy Zuppa Toscana (copycat Olive Garden recipe!)

Dinner recipes for two: Pizza Night

Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza

Healthy Garlic Knots (gluten free, dairy free)

Grain Free Blackberry Pesto Pizza

5 Minute Enchilada Tortilla Pizza

Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza (grain free, vegan)

Dinner recipes for two: Global Fusion Night

Harissa-Spiced Crispy Chickpea Rice Bowl

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Pomegranate and Mint Moroccan Grain Bowl

Healthy Herby Couscous Salad

Moroccan Chickpea Tagine (instant pot recipe!)

Healthy Drunken Noodles

Thai Buddha Bowls

Thai Pesto Pasta

Cauliflower Steaks with Mint Parsley Pepita Sauce

Healthy Asian Peanut Noodles

Dinner recipes for two: Healthier Comfort Foods

Green Mac n’ Cheese

Healthy Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Summer Corn Chowder

Rosemary Sweet Potato Chowder

Healthy Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls

Better Than Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup (dairy free!)

Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Dinner Recipes for Two: Big Salads

Sweetgreen Crispy Rice Salad

The Best Vegan Taco Salad

Strawberry Pistachio Salad

Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Colorful Summer Pasta Salad

Chopped Chicken Salad with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Dressing