16 Girl Dinner Recipes For An Evening Home Alone

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Girl dinner is for those nights when you find yourself alone with no need to cook a meal for the whole family. Since you are only making something for yourself you can focus on your cravings. Girl dinners can be anything from a simple salad or wrap, to a delicious soup, or just something to munch on while you catch up on your favorite show or dive into a book. Here are sixteen easy girl dinners you’ll love trying this season.

1. Quick & Easy Pumpkin Soup

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This quick and easy pumpkin soup is ready in just a few minutes, and it has all of the flavors of fall that you know and love. A nice hot bowl of this delicious soup is the perfect easy girl night dinner after a long day. Just don’t forget the crunchy garlic bread.

2. Panzanella

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If you’ve never tried panzanella before, you are truly missing out. It’s a delicious salad the whole family will beg for again and again. It’s easy to put together with just some leftover bread, veggies, and delicious dressing. It makes a fast and filling dinner that’s great any night of the week.

3. Skinny Pita Pizza

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Skinny pita pizza is the fastest pizza you’ll ever make in your life. Just top a pita with tomato sauce, spinach, and cheese, throw it in the microwave for two minutes, and a cheesy, comforting pizza is literally at your fingertips.

4. Cream Cheese Balls

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Cream cheese balls are delicious with almost any type of cracker. You can make a lot of little cheese balls or one big cheese ball. These are made in the shape of pumpkins for the season, but you don’t have to make the effort to do that. Simply roll the cheese balls and serve. It’s an easy snack that almost anybody will enjoy.

5. Easy Tuna Wrap

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This easy tuna wrap comes together in minutes and will keep you full for hours on end. The tuna salad is made with just a few basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and the wraps can be any type of tortilla you like best. It’s fast, easy, and incredibly satisfying.

6. Shrimp Campechana

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Typically served in small cups as an appetizer or dip, shrimp campechana is a wonderful option for dinner for one. You can eat it with a spoon, over shredded lettuce greens, or with some corn chips. Either way, it’s a delicious girl dinner that’s packed with plenty of lean protein and some veggies to boot.

7. Queso

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A good queso dip is something every girl appreciates. This made-from-scratch version is truly a cut above the rest. Store-bought just cannot compete. You can add cooked ground meat if you wish, but it’s not really necessary here unless you want the extra protein. Serve this with corn chips or pretty much anything you love to dip in queso.

8. Tex-Mex Dip

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A good layered dip is something most people appreciate. This Tex-Mex Dip is great with corn chips or pita chips and is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve a scoop over lettuce for an easy taco salad. But no matter how you serve it, it’s a healthy meal you can’t get enough of.

9. Stuffed Mushrooms

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If you are partial to finger foods, these stuffed mushrooms are a tasty option. You can adjust the ingredients to include or exclude anything you want, and you can feel good about chowing down on plenty of veggies for dinner tonight.

10. Ground Turkey Meatballs

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Serve these ground turkey meatballs by themselves or over rice. You can also dip them in marinara, mix them into a bowl of spaghetti, or put them into a wrap with other things like rice, lettuce, tomatoes, and anything else you’d like to include. This is a really versatile recipe you can enjoy any way you like.

11. Chicken Sliders

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While sliders are generally supposed to be an appetizer, they can also become a delicious meal. Chicken sliders are always a safe bet, and any leftovers make a great lunch the next day. It’s an easy meal to make for just yourself or a larger crowd. Serve with a green salad to round out the meal.

12. Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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Serve black-eyed pea hummus with pita chips or corn chips for a girl dinner that is just different enough and completely delicious. The fiber will fill you up while the flavor keeps you dipping. Serve with some veggies to get even more great nutrition into your girl dinner.

13. Accordion Potatoes

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While these take a bit of time to prepare, accordion potatoes are a fantastic girl dinner with a little bit of ketchup or other sauce such as aioli. They are fun to make, and a great excuse to Netflix and chill all by yourself tonight.

14. Classic Bruschetta

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If you want a reliable appetizer that is amazingly good every time you make it, this classic bruschetta (pronounced: “Brew-sketta – and make sure you say it with an Italian accent.) is the recipe you want to turn to. No better girl dinner exists.

15. Air Fryer Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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If you want a girl dinner that is just a little different from the usual, try air fryer smashed Brussels sprouts. Serve them with ranch dip or ketchup, and get all the veggies you need into your day while filling up on something delicious.

16. Air Fryer Pasta Chips

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If you haven’t tried air fryer pasta chips, you’re missing out. They make a wonderful girl dinner or even a fantastic movie snack. Load up on chips and serve with a little dish of marinara or ranch dip. You can use any type of pasta you prefer, so it’s great for alternative eating plans as well.

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated journalist and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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