Healthy recipes

White beans are a great base for light yet nutritious, protein-rich salads. Use canned cannellini beans for a quick dinner. They're drizzled with...

This vibrant, juicy pizza is rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber. It's also lower in fat, thanks to the light, semi-skimmed ricotta topping and a touch of grated...

Whole grain twists made according to this recipe are a healthy alternative to regular cookies. The light nutty flavor of the dough, made from whole grain flour, bulgur, and quinoa, pairs perfectly with...

This meatloaf is made with a lean blend of beef and turkey and topped with a deliciously sweet-tart glaze that bakes into a deliciously gooey crust.

This version of American mac 'n' cheese is lighter, yet still incredibly creamy and cheesy. The sauce is made with skim milk and low-fat sour cream, and the low-fat...

The highlight of this vegetarian lasagna is the baked cauliflower. It can be used as a filling on its own, replacing meat, or added to the cheese filling along with ricotta...

This healthy pizza is made with natural homemade sauces and homemade whole-wheat dough. You can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the freezer, then defrost and cook it whenever you need it...

Natural Greek yogurt combined with green onions makes mashed potatoes more flavorful and creamier. It also effectively replaces heavy butter and cream, and...

You don't need to prepare a separate side dish to serve American goulash. Unlike the classic European version, it's prepared right along with the pasta. It's a delicious blend of egg noodles and chunks of meat...

If you love soft French toast, you'll love this French toast casserole. This casserole is made the night before: slices of whole-grain bread are topped with a light egg custard and...

Shepherd's pie is loved for its delicious combination of meat, gravy, vegetables, and potato garnish. Everything is baked in one pan and looks festive when served. But even a hearty dish like shepherd's...

Get the most out of healthy brown rice and bake it in the oven instead of boiling it. Pour boiling water, butter, and salt over the rice, cover tightly, and bake in the oven.

The main ingredients of this lasagna are portobello mushrooms, kale, ricotta, and low-fat mozzarella. These ingredients make the dish healthy and low-calorie, yet...

This Tex-Mex dish is perfect for using inexpensive yet flavorful beef thigh. It's quite tough but contains very little fat, and after braising, it's simply...

Unlike traditional layered lasagna, this version of the casserole is prepared in the form of rolls of noodles with a cheese and mushroom filling, laid out in an even layer in a baking dish, covered with tomato sauce and...

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most popular and beloved Italian dishes. It's irresistible to taste pasta in a thick, creamy sauce of butter and Parmesan. However, the traditional...

This spring dumpling soup is hearty and nutritious, yet lower in calories than traditional chicken and dumplings. It's made with chicken broth, carrots, onions, celery,...

If you love crispy, breaded fried chicken, but the thought of deep-frying and the sheer amount of fat makes you shy away from your favorite drumsticks, then this recipe is a real find! Chicken pieces...

This pot pie is baked in a large baking dish. A separately prepared filling of chicken and vegetables in a thick, creamy sauce is then covered with a layer of dough, like a lid, and...

Strawberries and apples pair beautifully in this aromatic pink juice, a great source of antioxidants. Chia seeds, rich in dietary fiber, can be added to the drink if desired...

Sweet potatoes may not be the most popular vegetable for juicing, but when you combine them with a ripe, sweet pear and add a little cinnamon, you get a wonderful drink that tastes like Mexican rice...

Freshly squeezed pineapple, mango, and lime juice is a true tropical delight, its flavor evoking the feeling of a tropical vacation. One mango contains almost half of the daily...

Freshly squeezed kiwi, watermelon, and lime juice is full of invigorating flavor and a perfect thirst quencher. Thanks to the kiwi and lime, the juice is rich in vitamin C, essential for a strong immune system and beautiful skin. Drink it...

To make this diet bread, you'll need just five readily available ingredients: almond flour, butter, eggs, baking powder, and a pinch of coarse salt. When kneading...

Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is a treasure trove of vitamins and beneficial microelements. It's delicious, filling, and refreshing. Tabbouleh is made from bulgur wheat. Instead of boiling it, steam it in boiling water for an hour, and the grain will retain its...

Young spring asparagus is a great ingredient for a healthy and delicious dinner. To roast, all you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can roast it until the spears are tender, or until...

At home, you can easily make delicious, low-calorie (compared to store-bought) tortilla chips. All you need is corn tortillas, a spoonful of vegetable oil...

To prepare this delicious potato casserole you need only three basic ingredients: yellow potatoes, butter and 10% fat heavy cream, and for spices - garlic, coarse grain...

When making a broccoli side dish, use the entire head—both the beautiful florets and the thick, yet equally useful, stem, which is often wasted. Slice it thinly so it...

Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce from the state of Puebla, after which it takes its name. The sauce boasts a complex and multifaceted flavor, and its ingredients seem to be numerous...

This delicious, filling salad can be served as a self-contained main course for lunch or dinner. It's filled with fresh, juicy salad greens and mouth-watering slices of tender, grilled flank steak...

If you're looking for a worthy potato side dish replacement, consider rutabaga. It's just as appetizing, lower in calories, yet nutritious and packed with beneficial...

When you want to indulge in delicious mashed potatoes without sacrificing your figure, this recipe for a savory imitation of your favorite side dish will come to the rescue. Instead of high-carb, starchy potatoes, you can use...

The Waldorf salad recipe is over a hundred years old, but it remains popular today. The salad gets its name from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where it was invented. In its...

Green edamame soybeans are a quick and easy, protein-rich snack that goes great with a glass of beer or while watching a movie. A great, healthy alternative to popcorn and chips! That's why...

Water infused with cucumbers becomes more refreshing, enriched with vitamins and minerals, and acquires a subtle, pleasant flavor that makes it easy and enjoyable to drink. For its...

Make a delicious and quick side dish with Chinese cabbage by stir-frying it using the Asian technique, stirring frequently. The entire preparation takes about 10 minutes. Shredded Chinese cabbage...

Instead of traditional beef, this meat sauce uses ground turkey. Bolognese is healthier while retaining the same flavor everyone loves, because in addition to the ground turkey, it also contains...

When grilled correctly, scallops are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They can be served as an appetizer with white wine or used in green salads,...

American goulash is a simple and hearty home-cooked dish made in one pot. The classic American goulash recipe includes macaroni, ground beef, canned or...

This white bean soup is nutritious, warming, delicious, and aromatic, with hints of spice and smoky flavor from the smoked pork. The white beans are first soaked, and...

You'll love the combination of juicy fresh carrots, golden raisins, and pineapple chunks in this refreshing, vitamin-rich salad. Let the raisins soften in boiling water before adding them to the salad.

Carrot cake fans will love this porridge, which tastes like their favorite dessert. This oatmeal requires no cooking. All ingredients are mixed together in a jar the night before, and the porridge is left to steep in the refrigerator for...