9 Simple & Tasty Meal Ideas for Movie Night

Whether you’re kicking back solo after a long day or catching up with your sweetie or BFF over the weekend, the dinner-and-a-movie combo one of the best ways to relax.

Popcorn is a tried-and-true movie-night snack: “Many people don’t realize popcorn is a whole grain, making it an excellent, high-fiber snack,” explains Alyssa Northrop, M.P.H., R.D., L.M.T.

“Prepackaged microwave popcorn is convenient, but a better option is popping your own with an air popper and mixing in your own spices and flavorings,” she adds.

(Pro tip: Try our movie-ready cinnamon-spiced popcorn.)

But if you’re settling in for dinner and a movie, you’ll need something more substantial.

So, depending on what you’re watching, we’ve rounded up some movie night meal ideas!

To avoid mindlessly munching, portion out your meals and snacks before you hit “play,” recommends Quyen Vu, M.S.

21 Day Fix Dinner Recipes

1. Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller: Vegetarian Paella

Lesa O'Leary
Lesa O'Leary

Lesa is a dynamic member of OzHelp’s Service Delivery Team as the Service Delivery Team Leader and Nurse. She has been with OzHelp for five years and believes in leading by example. Lesa has experience in the not-for-profit sector, as well as many roles throughout different industries and sectors, including as a contractor to the Department of Defence. She has expertise in delivering OzHelp’s health and wellbeing programs and engaging with clients in a relaxed and comfortable manner that aligns with the organisation’s vision and objectives.

Lesa has a Certificate 4 in Nursing from Wodonga Tafe, Certificate 4 in Mental Health from Open Colleges, and is currently undertaking a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment from Tafe NSW. For the past few months Lesa has been an Education and Memberships committee member of the ACT Branch of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).