Our 50 Healthiest Recipes of All Time

Recipe: Peanut-Broccoli Stir-fry

Tofu and brown rice make this quick stir-fry healthy; peanut butter, lime juice, and a dash of soy sauce make it full of flavor.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Edamame Hash

Here’s a healthy new spin on a classic Southern breakfast. Enjoy this protein-packed hash on its own or add a poached egg.

Recipe: Sesame Chicken Tacos

Tender chicken thighs are tossed in a spicy-sweet mixture of honey, chile paste, sesame oil, and garlic then folded into soft tortillas for a delicious dinner that’s still low in calories.

Recipe: Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon

This might not sound like healthy dinner, but trust us on this one. Made with low-fat milk, sharp Cheddar, and a hint of turmeric (to enhance the orange color), it’s a lightened-up indulgence.

Recipes: Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

We swapped out some of the mayonnaise in this salad for fat-free Greek yogurt. Dried cherries, walnuts, green onions, and celery make the one of our favorite chicken salads.

Recipe: Cornbread Crab Cakes

Enjoy a guilt-free serving of these hearty crab cakes with a rich dollop of cilantro-jalapeño sour cream. Add fresh greens to your plate for extra goodness.

Recipe: Healthy Turkey Lasagna

This crowd-pleasing lasagna doesn’t taste lightened up even though it is made with ground turkey, low-fat dairy, and packed with vegetables.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits

Parmesan cheese gives these creamy grits loads of flavor without the added fat and calories of butter and cream. The shrimp are cooked simply with chicken stock, olive oil, and two cups of healthy spinach.

Recipe: Turnip Greens Stew

Get a healthy serving of greens and beans in this delicious and easy-to-prepare stew.

Recipe: Crispy Oven-fried Drumsticks

These drumsticks are coated in crushed cornflakes and Parmesan cheese and then baked in the oven for a satisfying crunch without deep-frying.

Recipe: Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

A shredded rotisserie chicken, canned beans, and steam-in-bag snow peas make this healthy and filling salad come together quickly on a busy weeknight.

Recipe: Skillet Steak and Wilted Kale

Here’s a healthy way to enjoy steak for dinner. This warm salad of sliced beef, kale, and sautéed onions is a tasty low-carb option.

Recipe: Chicken Paillard with Citrus Salad and Couscous

A bright and sunny vinaigrette made with lemons, limes, and oranges gives this chicken salad sunny flavor.

Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Pork with Roasted Butternut Salad

Use any store-bought spice rub on this grilled pork that you like, but be sure to pair it with this tangy-sweet fall salad.

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss

Wait until summer to make this salad, then buy the best tomatoes you can find. This simple chicken salad is a delicious and easy way to show them off.

Recipe: Dixie Chicken Salad with Grapes, Honey, Almonds, and Broccoli

Each bite of this salad is a delicious mix of flavors and textures from crispy oven-fried chicken, to juicy grapes, to crunchy broccoli florets and almonds.

Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup

Made with the usual chicken noodle soup suspects—chicken, carrots, onion, and celery—plus leeks and celery root, this soup is a bowl of comforting goodness.

Recipe: Pork, Mango, and Tomato Salad

Grilled pork tenderloin is paired with chopped mango, tomatoes, cucumber, and romaine lettuce in this colorful and delicious salad.

Recipe: Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Made with canned tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and a small amount of cream, this is a robust take on tomato soup.

Recipe: Tex-Mex Chicken Chili with Lime

This richly spiced chicken chili is so flavorful you won’t need to drown it in cheese, sour cream, and other fattening toppings. (Although a small dollop of our Lime Cream won’t hurt.)

Recipe: Pork Tenderloin Wraps with Grilled Corn Salsa

Grilled corn and pork are a great combo on their own, and especially when sprinkled with cilantro and wrapped in warm flour tortillas.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Serve this vegetable-packed chicken stew over whole-wheat pasta or farro for a serving of whole grains.

Recipe: Smoky Turkey-and-Sweet Potato Chili

Lean ground turkey replaces the usual ground beef in this richly spiced, veggie-rich chili.

Recipe: Pan-Seared Trout with Italian-Style Salsa

This delicious Mediterranean-inspired fish dinner only requires a short list of ingredients and less than 20 minutes to take—and it’s good for you too!

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad

Leave the bacon off this shrimp salad and you’ve got a complete, summery meal in a bowl.

Recipe: Squash Frittata

Eggs make a filling—and protein packed—dinner when you’re short on time. This tasty frittata is also filled with potatoes and zucchini.

Recipe: Lemony Green Bean Pasta Salad

Is it a salad or pasta? Either way, you’ll love this light and fresh recipe made with tender green beans, peppery arugula, and bright lemon zest.

Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

This flavorful whole grain salad makes a filling side dish or a light but satisfying meatless main.

Recipe: Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

When it’s prime time at the farmers’ market, make this simple pasta brimming with fresh herbs, colorful vegetables, and shredded smoked chicken.

Recipe: Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Enjoy a delicious and complete meal in a single bowl with this hearty mix of smoky grilled chicken thighs and vegetables and whole grain farro topped off with a tangy dressing.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs

A pepper jelly marinade gives these simple chicken skewers sweet and spicy flavor without adding extra fat.

Recipe: Big-Batch Veggie Chili

Packed with vegetables and two kinds of beans, this meatless chili serves 12 to 15 people. It’s great for a crowd, but it also freezes well.

Recipe: Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

This comforting, wholesome chicken dinner cooks on a single sheet pan with just a little bit of olive oil and fresh herbs.

Recipe: Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens

If you don’t have homemade stock, use sodium-free stock in this comforting soup to keep the salt low.

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Tortillas

Use low-fat mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt in the spicy sauce to make this dish even lighter.

Recipe: Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

Made with lean ground turkey, these burgers are served on tostada shells, but you can also use whole wheat buns.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa

Quinoa is a smart addition to this simple-to-prepare turkey chili. You probably won’t notice this tiny whole grain, but it is packed with nutrients.

Recipe: Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Cooking the chicken, rice, and vegetables on a single sheet pan saves on clean up time and brings all three components together into one richly flavored dish.

Recipe: Italian Turkey Meatloaf

This old-fashioned comfort food gets a modern makeover with lean ground turkey and mushrooms, which make the meatloaf more savory and tender.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Strawberry Salsa

This colorful, tangy salsa made with strawberries, radishes, and avocadoes, perks up plain chicken.

Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry

This recipe calls for a bag of frozen vegetables but you can substitute any fresh vegetables you’d like.

Recipe: Peach-Rhubarb Crisp

This homey dessert is made with frozen fruit, whole grain oats, and much less butter than traditional crisp recipes. Top with low-fat ice cream or Greek yogurt.

Recipe: Banana Pudding

We kept the creamy, dreamy goodness of banana pudding while lowering the fat and calories.

Recipe: Beet-Poppy Seed Muffins

These not-too-sweet muffins are a fun twist on the usual carrot or zucchini muffins.

Recipe: Breakfast Cookies

Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please. Especially when they are low in fat and rich in whole grains.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Made with gluten-free sorghum and rice flours, this bread bakes up tender and moist.

Recipe: Festive Fresh Fruit Salad with Mint-Lime Simple Syrup

Fruit for dessert doesn’t have to be boring. This colorful fruit salad is dressed up with a mojito-inspired syrup.

Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake isn’t usually considered a light dessert, but our test kitchen experts managed to cut back the fat and calories without sacrificing flavor or creamy texture.

Recipe: Berry and Spice Whole Wheat Muffins

Packed with fruit and nuts and flavored with warm spices, these muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast.

Recipe: Tomato-and-Fruit Salad

This sweet-meets-savory side dish tastes as good as it looks. We love the colorful combination of fruit in the recipe, but you can mix and match any of the ingredients to make your own custom salad.