Easy Healthy Recipes

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Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta

A ricotta cheese topping adds lushness without a lot of fat.

Recipe: Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta

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Escarole and Cannellini Bean Stew

Earthy greens and creamy cannellinis pair perfectly in this simple, yet hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

Recipe: Escarole and Cannellini Bean Stew

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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Shiitakes

A little parmesan goes a long way when added at the end of cooking. Sub in your favorite vegetable combo to make it your own.

Recipe: Pan-Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Shiitakes

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Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad

Yogurt gives tang to the grilled chicken and adds creaminess to the refreshing salad without adding lots of calories.

Recipe: Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad

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Chicken with Pepper Relish

Pan-fried chicken can get old quick, but not when you add this super-flavorful (and healthy!) pepper relish. Serve this with a simple garden salad and whole-grain rolls.

Recipe: Chicken with Pepper Relish

Chicken Puttanesca

Here's a lightened-up take on the classic chicken puttanesca. Trust us, you won't miss all the extra calories once you've tried this tasty (and quicker!) version.

Recipe: Chicken Puttanesca

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Japanese-Style One-Pot Supper

This is a great dish for fussy eaters because you can sub in everyone's favorites in their own section of the pot.

Recipe: Japanese-Stye One-Pot Supper

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Orange-Seared Salmon with Almonds

Sweet oranges and nutty almonds make for a simple, yet delicious sauce without loads of oil.

Recipe: Orange-Seared Salmon with Almonds

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Roasted Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

This great technique can be used for other types of fish, too, but we love the combo of rich salmon with a refreshing yogurt-based sauce. Serve this with whole-wheat couscous and steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Recipe: Roasted Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

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Greek-Style Halibut

Not only is this recipe quick and healthy, but also it only uses one pan, making clean-up a breeze.

Recipe: Greek-Style Halibut

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Spicy Scallop and Bean Thread Noodle Salad

Bean thread noodles and scallops cook up really fast, but a quick, garlicky sauce, makes this dish seem like much more than its simple parts.

Recipe: Spicy Scallop and Bean Thread Noodle Salad

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Mango and Paprika Pork Chops

Sweet and spicy, these low-cal chops are great when served with steamed brown rice to sop up the juices.

Recipe: Mango and Paprika Pork Chops

Fast & Fresh healthy recipes

Winter Greens and Mushroom Pasta

Escarole and Cannellini Bean Stew

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Shiitakes

Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad

Chicken with Pepper Relish

Chicken Puttanesca

Japanese-Style One-Pot Supper

Orange-Seared Salmon with Almonds

Roasted Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Greek-Style Halibut

Spicy Scallop and Bean Thread Noodle Salad

Mango and Paprika Pork Chops