Busy weeknights, hungry stomach, not a ton of time — sound familiar? That’s exactly why I started hunting down easy high fiber dinners that I could whip up fast without sacrificing taste (or, let’s be honest, giving in to microwave dinners again). I used to eat a ton of bland salads, but that gets boring real quick. Luckily, a little trick is just throwing beans or grains into the mix.
Speaking of high-fiber meals that don’t taste like cardboard, my obsession started with this rich and tasty broccoli soup I found here. Trust me, fiber-packed food doesn’t have to be complicated, or dull.
easy high fiber dinners
Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
All right, if you grew up loving sloppy joes, you’ll want to hear this. I used to think you couldn’t really pack fiber into a dinner with ground beef. Turns out, just add beans. My favorite: black beans. They blend in, they soak up the sauce, and suddenly, your regular sloppy joes are pulling double duty — delicious and loaded with fiber.
Here’s what happens in my kitchen: Brown the beef. Toss in a can of black beans (rinse ’em first, always). Add tomato sauce, a splash of Worcestershire (if you want), and a pile of chopped onions. Let it bubble for a few, then slap the mix onto whole wheat buns. The magic is in those buns, too — more fiber! I sometimes pile on a little coleslaw for crunch. Kids will eat ’em, adults will hover for seconds, and honestly, you’ll feel like a dinner hero.
“These are honestly better than my childhood joes. My husband didn’t even notice the beans (score!) and the kids went back for more. Definitely a keeper in our weekly rotation.”
easy high fiber dinners
Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Okay. Here’s the bowl that turned me into a quinoa believer. I used to think quinoa was bird food, but I was wrong, so wrong. You cook up some quinoa while roasting a bunch of veggies — think sweet potatoes, zucchini, peppers. When that’s done, throw it all together with canned chickpeas.
The true superhero is this roasted red pepper sauce. Just blend jarred peppers, a dollop of Greek yogurt (or a vegan swap if you like), squeeze of lemon, bit of garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Smooth, tangy, just enough zip to make you forget you’re even eating healthy. I make twice as much as I need, pour it on everything. Oh, and this bowl? Tastes awesome hot or cold. I bring leftovers to work — coworkers always get jealous.
Pro tip: Top it with feta and some toasted seeds if you want extra flair. Your gut and tastebuds will both thank you.
easy high fiber dinners
5-Ingredient Avocado & Chickpea Salad
When my fridge is looking sad and I don’t wanna cook, this salad saves the day. You grab a couple ripe avocados, a can of chickpeas (seriously, keep chickpeas on hand at all times), half a red onion, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of salt. Five ingredients. That’s it! Mash together, mix, and it gets creamy enough that people think you added mayo — but nope, just the avocado.
This is my go-to for lazy nights or quick lunches. Sometimes I’ll toast a piece of whole grain bread and pile it on top, or scoop with crackers. If I’m feeing fancy, some chopped cilantro, but most of the time, it’s just the basic five. Super filling, full of fiber, and you don’t even have to fire up the stove. Score.
If you want to keep it from browning, toss the pit in until serving. That old trick does kinda work!
easy high fiber dinners
White Bean Salad with Feta & Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
I’m a bit of a white bean fanatic. Throw them into a bowl with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, maybe some sliced radishes if you have ’em. Then, just make a simple vinaigrette. Lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, whisked up — pour it over and toss. Finish with a crumble of feta (the saltiness is so good) and a handful of whatever fresh herbs you can find. Parsley? Sure. Dill? Even better.
This salad is so forgiving. Out of cucumber? Swap in celery. No cherry tomatoes? Use roasted red peppers from that jar you forgot about in your fridge. This is a “clean out the fridge” type of meal. And honestly, leftovers get even better the next day after things marinate.
If you’re grilling anything, serve this on the side. Or just stand at the counter and eat it straight from the bowl like I do.
easy high fiber dinners
High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This sandwich is my secret weapon when I need protein and fiber fast. It’s like tuna salad grew up and got a fancy degree. Here’s what I usually do:
- Mix canned tuna (drained, obviously) with a half cup canned chickpeas for an extra boost.
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt instead of mayo, plus a hit of Dijon mustard.
- Throw in chopped pickles and celery for crunch, then lemon juice and black pepper for brightness.
- Slather on whole grain bread with lettuce, or stuff into a pita — pita just feels more fun, right?
So easy, but honestly super filling. I like to add extra chickpeas if I’m hungrier than usual. Leftovers keep for a couple days!
easy high fiber dinners
So yeah, easy high fiber dinners absolutely don’t need to be a hassle (or taste like cardboard, let’s be real). With a few tweaks — throwing beans into old favorites, playing with homemade dressings, or grabbing avocados and chickpeas when your brain is fried — you can make your evenings less stressful and still pack a serious nutrition punch.
If you’re into more creative ideas beyond these, I found this killer list of 23 High-Fiber Dinner Recipes in 3 Steps or Less which are a goldmine. Oh, and for those mornings when you want to prep ahead, check out my favorite turkey sausage over here — you can even toss those into a high-fiber wrap for another dinner. Trust me, small changes can make a big difference, both for your taste buds and your belly. Give some recipes above a shot, and let me know if you invent your own!
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High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Description
A protein-packed tuna salad sandwich with a twist of chickpeas and Greek yogurt for a creamy, delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Black pepper to taste
- Whole grain bread or pita
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the drained tuna and chickpeas together.
- Add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped pickles, and celery.
- Stir in lemon juice and black pepper to taste.
- Slather the mixture on whole grain bread or stuff into a pita with lettuce.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days. Add extra chickpeas for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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