Healthy and Light

Staff Picks

Eggplant Rollups Recipe

Try this for a lower-carb alternative to lasagna.

Quick Pickled Slaw Recipe

This light, healthy slaw recipe is mildly acidic and full of flavor.

Best Waldorf Salad

A fit for any occasion.

Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions Recipe

This light, flavorful 20-minute recipe might replace your trusty green bean casserole this holiday season.

Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Three cheeses and thin, woven strips of zucchini make this one-pan classic a crowd-pleaser.

Sweet Potato Fettuccine Pasta

A sweet potato twist on a traditional fettuccine dish.

Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas Recipe

Crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, these pan-toasted gnocchi are pure comfort in a bowl.

Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken Recipe

If your kids haven't jumped on the kale bandwagon yet, try this salad with spinach or chopped romaine hearts.

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce Recipe

What's our secret to a tasty black bean burger? The slow cooker.

Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables

A tangy honey-mustard sauce gives salmon a flavorful kick, and a panko breadcrumb crust adds a nice crunch.

Smoky White Bean Soup Recipe

You might not believe us, but this Smoky White Bean Soup is ready from start to finish in just 15 minutes.

Pasta Primavera with Shrimp Recipe

Many healthy eaters are quick to cut pasta out of their diets, but dishes like this have plenty of good-for-you benefits.

Inspiration and Ideas

Lightened Up Slow-Cooker Recipes

Hearty, healthy, and slow-cooker easy too. Now that's what we call a fresh start to a new year.

36 Easy Packed Lunch Ideas to Try When You're Tired of PB&J

Step outside of the (lunch) box.

Our 50 Healthiest Recipes of All Time

Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls Recipe

Sausage and Squash Lasagna Recipe

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

The salmon croquettes made from canned salmon that you loved as a child are all grown up now.

All Healthy and Light

Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

This simple shrimp and orzo salad is tossed with seasonal veggies and a bright, tangy dressing.

Young Lettuces and Shaved Winter Vegetables with Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe

This light salad recipe from chef Todd Ginsberg of Atlanta restaurant, The General Muir, makes use of the fresh winter harvest.

Garlic Shrimp and Herbed Couscous Salad Recipe

A tasty dish comes together faster than it takes to set the table? Yes, please!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Is there anything our trusty Instant Pot can't do?

Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad Recipe

This filling vegetarian dish comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

This lightened up BBQ sauce is a must try.

Couscous Pilaf Recipe

This colorful dish is filled with texture and flavor.

Citrus Salad with Granola Recipe

This Citrus Salad with Granola is an easy, homemade option if you're making brunch for a crowd for getting a head start on breakfast and snacks for the week.

25 Healthy Late-Night Snacks to Curb Those Midnight Cravings

It can be difficult to break the habit of late-night snacking. Luckily, you don't have to.

Lighten Up! Southern Classics

We cut the the calories—but not the flavor—in your favorite dishes.

Don't Be Fooled, These Healthy Fall Recipes Are Still Just as Comforting

We're bringing autumn's finest flavors to the table.

Healthy Appetizer Recipes

Dips and bite-sized treats can taste good and be good for you. Try one of these recipes for your next party or get-together.

Tomato-Basil Couscous with Chicken and Smoked Sausage

Late-summer tomatoes and basil add vibrant flavor to this one-pan dinner.

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Scallion-Lime Rice Recipe

Liven up boneless pork chops with one of our fantastically flavorful spice rubs.

Quick-Fix Salads to Serve for Delicious Weeknight Suppers

If you think salad is just a generic side dish, let us change your mind.

Healthy, Hearty and Delicious Fall Soups

Hearty can also mean healthy. Warm up with one of these cozy fall soups.

Incredible One Bowl Meals

One bowl, zero hassle.

Herbed Shrimp-and-Rice Salad Recipe

This light, bright 15-minute recipe is the answer to your last-minute luncheon prayers.

Turkey Meatball Recipes So Good, You Won't Miss the Beef

Beef, who?

Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

No longer just a trend, cauliflower "rice" crumbles are a perfect way to enjoy a healthy dinner.

Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad Recipe

We paired a warm vegetable salad with whole-grain farro and pork tenderloin for a healthy meal that's still hearty.

The Healthiest Holiday Side Dishes

Lighten up this season.

Chicken and Charred Succotash Salad Recipe

This colorful salad makes a lovely light supper and is delicious for lunch the next day, even served cold.

Simple Beet Salad Recipe

This colorful salad is a simple and healthy addition to your table.

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