Healthy habits start in the kitchen!
These quick recipes are delicious and packed full of nutritious ingredients, so
you can feel energized and ready for whatever 2022 throws your way.
Asparagus,
Goat Cheese, and Lemon Pasta
This healthier take on a quick weeknight
pasta dish uses tender asparagus, herbs, and lemon. Instead of heavy creams and
cheeses, the sauce relies on goat cheese for flavorful, creamy bites, while the
tender asparagus and lemon juice add a fresh, tangy crunch. The best part about
this recipe
is that all of the ingredients can be adapted to suit your dietary needs and
preferences. Swap out the asparagus for string beans, or mix in salmon or chicken
for added protein.
Citrus
Avocado Salad
Salads aren’t just for summertime! Use
your favorite winter greens like arugula and kale, along with some seasonal
oranges and avocado to make this citrus avocado salad.
It’s as simple as tossing the greens, nuts, avocado, and oranges in some feta
and a fresh tahini vinaigrette. The recipe calls for toasting the walnuts, but
you could easily cut down on prep time by buying them already toasted or simply
tossing them in raw. This dish is so pretty, you’ll want to serve it at your
next dinner party.
Seafood
Chowder
Eating more fish and seafood is a great
way to increase your intake of vitamin D and other essential nutrients. This seafood chowder recipe
is perfect on a chilly winter evening and comes together in about 30 minutes.
It can also be keto-friendly by swapping out half-and-half for heavy cream and
omitting the flour. This cold-weather comfort food is one to keep in the recipe
box!
Sheet
Pan Chicken With Rainbow Vegetables
While this method
takes a bit longer to prep than the other recipes here, it has the added
benefit of being easy to make in batches that can be frozen and reheated at a
later date. Sweet potatoes and broccoli introduce heaps of vitamin C and fiber
to the dish, along with the complete protein
of chicken in every bite. Simply chop everything up, throw it on a sheet pan,
and bake! Swap out the veggies seasonally for a fresh take on this easy dish
all year round.
Mushroom
and Spinach Frittata
Shake up your morning routine with a new
heart-healthy breakfast option. Pre-sliced mushrooms and baby spinach add
essential nutrients to this delicious vegetarian frittata recipe,
which comes together in about 20 minutes. Frittatas are a great option to add
to your cooking arsenal, since they are keto, low-carb, and easy to adjust to
your preferences.
Starting new healthy habits can be
difficult, but these delicious meals make it easy to add a little extra
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