As a firm believer that food is the best medicine, I am afraid that I don't always follow my own beliefs. So I have vowed to spend the new year feeding myself healthy foods. This means veggies and lean protein. Wish me luck. So far, no refined sugar, which is the root of so many evils. I love good food with tons of flavor, and enjoy cooking it. These 12 recipes will not disappoint even the biggest foodie. Enjoy!
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Sesame Sauce & Pomegranate Seeds
Don't you just love fancied up asparagus? It's both beautiful and healthy. Now I know what I have been saving my jar of tahini for!
Heather Christo
Spicy Shrimp With Cauliflower Mash and Garlic Kale
This is comfort food to me. The recipe states that the Shrimp has been "aggressively seasoned." Just how I like it. I must say that there is shredded cheese added to the cauliflower, which is not ideal for weight loss.
Warming Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot!)
This one pot recipe is filled with healthy fat from the coconut milk, warming spices, and red lentils as protein and a fab fiber boost.
"Peppery arugula is combined with crisp apples, toasted pecans, red onion, and dried cranberries, and it’s all dressed with a bright, vibrant lemon vinaigrette." Enough said. I just finished dinner, but now want a plate of this!
Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon
This recipe happens to be Paleo, Whole30 and Keto friendly. All of that and it's gorgeous and healthy to boot. This is a winning dish for sure.
Here's a healthier take on brownies. And the avocado is the star! Though there is fat in avocados, they are made of healthy fats. Sounds like a great swap out for butter. And there is no refined sugar in this recipe. The sweetness comes from real maple sugar. Sign me up!
Here's an easy way to get your greens. Though this recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, that isn't much for a pound ground chicken. Though the recipe doesn't specify, make the chicken, breast meat. That will really lighten up the fat content. Sriracha also adds a smoky spiciness.
One of my favorite soups. I am surprised that I have not attempted to make it. If you are avoiding carbs, just leave out the rice. The recipe calls for non fat yogurt instead of sour cream, which is such an easy swap, you won't notice the difference. Yummy!
If you haven't experienced roasted cauliflower yet, you are truly missing out. This recipe promises to offer even more nutty flavor with the addition of lemon, capers, and jalapeno! YUM!
Vegan White Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Any dish with avocados ( a healthy fat) gets my attention. Add a sweet potato, and I am in love. The white beans add fiber and protein.
Heather Christo
There really is nothing more comforting than cream of mushroom soup. This recipe calls for a mix of wild mushrooms. Google the health benefits of mushrooms. You won't believe how good for us they are! I/4 cup of raw cashews add the creaminess. What a great recipe!
Easy Zucchini Fritters
This plant based recipe swaps out eggs for chickpeas. It's gluten free thanks to chickpea flour and a gluten free flour blend. This looks delicious to me.
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