Comfort food doesn’t have to land like a brick in your belly. This dish replaces starchy fillers with Mediterranean diet superstars and heart-healthy protein.
Recipe: Linguine With Spicy Broccoli and Portobello Mushrooms
Pasta and fresh vegetables pair up in this simple-to-make, flavorful dish. You also can substitute your favorite veggies. Spinach, bell peppers, broccoli rabe eggplant, shallots or wild mushrooms are all good swaps. Add some heat with hot peppers or seasonings.
Recipe: Tender Turkey Cutlets With Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce
This quick (and healthy) recipe for thin-sliced turkey breast can be on your table in minutes. Pounding makes the cutlets quite tender; cooking them quickly keeps them moist. Serve with brown rice and a salad.
Recipe: Quick and Hearty Black Bean Soup
This delicious, easy-to-make soup is packed with goodness. Top it off with plain Greek yogurt, or serve with a lime wedge, or whole-grain tortilla chips or crackers. Perfect with a side salad.
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Recipe: Baked Cod With Spinach and Rice
This light fish dish is not only good for you — it also looks beautiful on the plate. You’ll use a parchment pouch containing spinach. Adapt this recipe if you like; use other types of fish and/or your favorite herbs and vegetables.
Recipe: Orange Upside-Down Cake
Need an elegant cake that’s heart-healthy, without compromising taste? Try our Orange Upside-Down Cake. It’s low in saturated fat and cholesterol while still tasting decadent.
Recipe: Unique Lemon and Fresh Herb Tabbouleh
This tabbouleh recipe calls for a generous amount of lemon juice and fresh herbs besides the traditional chopped parsley and tomatoes. The result is a refreshing and very flavorful fresh salad.
Recipe: Thai Grilled Steak Salad With Rice Noodles
You can substitute chicken breast or tofu for the flank steak in this recipe, which offers the best of Thai cooking with little fat, and less of the sodium you’ll find in restaurants.
Recipe: Greek Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Combining low-fat feta and tofu makes for a lighter, healthier Greek salad. Serve this salad on lettuce leaves garnished with toasted whole-grain bread.
Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Secret Ingredient)
This recipe sneaks protein and fiber into everybody’s favorite cookie. Your kids will love these gluten-free treats — and they’ll never guess the surprise ingredient!