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12 Summer Sheet-Pan Dinners Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

eatingwell.com 2024/10/5
a recipe photo of the Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans
Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Grab your sheet pan and whip up one of these delicious dinner recipes that are perfect for summer. Not only is dark green, orange and red produce like dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes bursting with anti-inflammatory benefits, but they’re all in season now. Plus some of these recipes feature omega-3-rich protein salmon which can help reduce inflammation too. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans or Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Beets are healthy, flavorful and easy to make.

Sheet-Pan Orange-Apricot Drumsticks

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A sweet-and-savory glaze and a colorful medley of vegetables transform ordinary chicken drumsticks into a satisfying meal.

Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans

Think of this sheet-pan teriyaki salmon supper as a stir-fry without the stirring! Instead, rice and veggies are baked on a hot sheet pan alongside green beans and salmon coated in a sweet teriyaki glaze.

Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Beets

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For this easy sheet-pan dinner, beets get a head start in the oven while you prep the shrimp and kale. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds a bit of crunch.

Baked Fish Tacos with Avocado

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Instead of deep-frying, the fish fillets in this 5-ingredient recipe are coated with a flavorful seasoning blend and baked. You can really use any type of flaky white fish, so the best strategy is to be flexible and choose the variety that looks freshest that day.

Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli & White Beans

This effortless dish comes together on two baking sheets for easy preparation and a fast cleanup. A blend of lemon and broccoli mixes with tender gnocchi and rich cannellini beans, all brought together with a generous drizzle of olive oil.

Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken with Carrots & Baby Bok Choy

Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken with Carrots & Baby Bok Choy
Rachel Marek

This sheet-pan dinner features roasted chicken thighs, baby bok choy and roasted carrots dressed with a sweet sesame glaze. Sriracha offers a mild spice, but serve with more if you want to turn up the heat.

Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Tofu with Carrots & Broccoli

Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Tofu with Carrots & Broccoli
Photographer: Will Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

With just one sheet pan and 35 minutes, you can get a flavorful vegetarian dinner on the table. The carrots get a head start in the oven to ensure they are cooked through, while a drizzle of teriyaki sauce at the end ties everything together.

Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens

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This recipe features two anti-inflammatory ingredients—kale and salmon—plus a gorgeous herb-packed dressing and crunchy chickpeas for a dinner you'll make again and again.

Roasted Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Broccoli

This easy roasted salmon and broccoli dinner is quick enough for weeknights dinners but elegant enough for company.

Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa

Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa on a white plate

Sometimes simple is best, and this dish is proof. Here, we pair sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality, with a bright citrus salsa for impressive results in just 20 minutes.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli

overhead view of Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli on a sheet pan
Brie Goldman

This sweet and savory honey-garlic chicken thighs comes with a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Ginger Roasted Salmon & Broccoli

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Here the ginger-sesame sauce pulls double-duty both glazing the salmon and seasoning with the broccoli to keep preparation quick, yet yielding flavorful results.

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