The vibrant combo of cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime—inspired by Mexican street corn—makes this salmon sheet-pan dinner burst with flavor. Nutrition Notes Is Salmon Healthy? Salmon is a nutrition powerhouse! It will provide you with plenty of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, potassium, antioxidants and heart-healthy omega-3s. Omega-3s have been shown to protect […]
Author: Heidi L
Lemon Chicken Pasta
In this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe, we love the combination of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs. This healthy dinner is made with rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking spiralized zucchini and baby zucchini, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes. Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup spiralized zucchini (see Tip) 1 cup baby […]
Ginger-Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon & Vegetables
The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking. The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp. If you like your […]
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious and served with grilled vegetables. Ingredients Dressing 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or […]
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread. Nutrition Notes Are Mushrooms Good for […]
Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips
The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice, and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles. Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 3-3 1/2 […]