The Pioneer Woman’s Light and Easy Dinners

Taco night is back with this fun vegan dinner recipe. Southwest-spiced tofu, creamy avocado and sweet corn in crunchy romaine lettuce cups can be on the table in 20 minutes for a weeknight winner.

Ground turkey lightens up a traditional taco, but there’s no skimping on flavour as Ree amps up this recipe with smoky chipotle peppers and spices.

Roasted butternut squash gives this vegetarian stir fry an extra luxurious texture, along with a perfectly autumnal colour. Along with a splash of green, kale adds fibre to this tasty dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

This lightened-up version of the classic Chicken Parmesan will free up enough calories for a summer dessert, like this no-bake saffron yogurt tart.

Pass on regular pasta and use simple zucchini ribbons as the base for this Italian-style dish, which brings together all the usual ingredients – tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan – in a whole new way.

This Mediterranean-inspired dish of roasted eggplants topped with a bright and crunchy Greek “salad” is beautifully meatless, carb-free and so satisfying. Like this recipe? Why not try her Greek grilled salmon with veggies?

This Instagram-worthy layered pasta salad is simple to throw together for a portable lunch. Also kid-friendly, they will love the presentation, and stirring up all the ingredients before digging in.

Zucchini noodles, combined with more veggies, toasted cashews and an addictive Asian-inspired dressing result in a simple salad that’s full of bright, fresh flavours.

Ready in just over 30 minutes, this juicy Asian-flavoured pork tenderloin paired with tasty and nutritious baby bok choy is sure to become a weeknight favourite.

Moist, flaky salmon steaks are given a honey-soy glaze for some salty-sweetness, while fresh lime and a herby hit of cilantro bring a flavour boost to this easy dish.

These build-your-own Thai lettuce wraps are filled with flavourful grilled chicken, fresh veggies and silky rice noodles. Quick and easy, this dinner is ready in 20 minutes.

Properly charred tacos and plenty of roasted cauliflower make this recipe one of our cauliflower favourites from Ree Drummond. Adding lots of crispy fresh veggies such as radishes and cabbage really liven up the crunch factor.

Chicken, green beans and cherry tomatoes come together in a fast and easy meal made with one sheet pan.