15-Minute Quick, Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss

Homecooked meals can help fuel your fitness journey and cement healthy habits – the key is to find quick, easy recipes for weight loss that work for your family. And… even more importantly, healthy recipe ideas shouldn’t feel like a punishment or chore.

Quick & Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss

Whether you’re trying fitness recipes for the first time or just want new ideas to swap into the weeknight rotation, Aroma’s got you. Just set it and forget it, then serve when the appliance is done. You can do this!



Garden Salad with Air Fryer Crispy Rice (opt: use half the oil!)
5 minutes to prep, 20 minutes to cook



Easy Shrimp & Sweet Corn Rice Bowl (sub brown jasmine rice!)
5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook



Thai Tom Kha Soup with Shrimp (opt: skip coconut milk!)
10 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook



TexMex Rice Cooker Taco Soup (skip chips for serving!)
10 minutes to prep, 40 minutes to cook

Post-Workout Meals

After a long, tough workout, it’s tempting to grab a sweet treat as your reward. But right now, your body needs to refuel. Try these post-workout fitness recipes instead with lean meat, seeds, nuts, tofu, and healthy carbohydrates.

One-Pot Spicy Chicken & Rice (sub brown jasmine rice!)
5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook



Easy One-Pot Salmon Rice Bowl (double mushrooms, halve butter)
5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook



Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet (top with skim mozz!)
5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook



Grilled Shrimp & Sausage Skewers (perfect with a side salad!)
15 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook

Filling, High-Fiber Lunch Ideas

Want to stop snacking and cut out empty calories? Boost your weight loss journey with one quick, easy fix! Nutritionists recommend swapping refined white rice for complex carbs and whole grains that are high in dietary fiber, like brown rice, bulgur, and quinoa.
These whole grain recipes are a great place to start:



Steamed Chicken with Green Beans and Squash (sub brown rice!)
10 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook



One-Pot Curry Chickpea & Quinoa Salad (double up on fresh veg!)
5 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to cook



Silky Cauliflower & White Bean Soup (top with rotisserie chicken!)
5 minutes to prep, 20 minutes to cook

Healthy One-Pot Recipes (Mix and Match!)

Some health influencers also recommend finding a “recipe formula” that works for you and your family, then swapping ingredients to keep things interesting! For consistent, healthy weight loss, you can’t go wrong with this simple formula: lean protein + flavorful seasoning + whole grains + fresh fruits and vegetables.
These whole grain recipes are a great place to start:

Miso Glaze Marinade

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp sake
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste

5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook

Best Pineapple BBQ Sauce

  • 3 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

10 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook

Creamy Honey Mustard

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

5 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to cook

Tangy Honey Mustard

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp salt

5 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to cook

Spiced Brown Sugar Rub

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook

Lemon Garlic Butter

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Juice and zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook

Balsamic Herb Marinade

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook

Cilantro Lime Marinade

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

5 minutes to prep, 25 minutes to cook

With less than 15 minutes of prep, there’s always time to empower your goals and eat well. Aroma’s one-pot recipes and automatic appliances take all the guesswork out of home cooking, and there’s no stirring or standing around and waiting.

Happy cooking, and good luck meeting your wellness goals – you’ve got this!