Rule #43: Healthy recipes are easier and closer than you think.
2022 is here, and I know getting healthier is definitely one of my resolutions! I’ve rounded up some Healthy Recipes for the New Year to help us all get ready to be our best selves in 2022!
Healthy Breakfast Recipes
BERTS Frittata (Bacon, Egg, Ricotta, Tomato + Spinach)
BERTS Frittata (Bacon, Egg, Ricotta, Tomato + Spinach) is a delicious, healthy breakfast casserole that's easy to make!
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Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
This Low Carb Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and easy solution to a healthy breakfast the whole family will love!
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Healthy Snack or Appetizer Recipes
Caprese Bites
I love me a caprese salad, y’all. Gimme all the basil, tomaters, and mozzarella my tummy can hold. The flavors and colors all blend together so beautifully! I wanted to create an appetizer that captured the spirit of my favorite salad. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you your new favorite appetizer: Caprese Bites.
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Healthy Lunch Recipes
La Duni Salad
This La Duni Salad (as I’ve so wittily named it after the restaurant I first tried it at) is a delicious, filling salad that will leave you full from lunch to dinnertime.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
This Creamy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is oh-so-simple to make (dump-and-go), and it’s light on the calories! It truly embodies the creamy, cozy flavors of fall.
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Mexican Veggie Quinoa
This Loaded Mexican Veggie Quinoa with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette comes together in minutes and makes a healthy, delicious meal for lunch or dinner! The vinaigrette adds a great touch, too!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a fast, healthy lunch or dinner that will leave you oh-so-satisfied! The combination of chickpeas, tangy sauce, and vegetables are delicious!
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Wonder is the stuff of dreams! Not only does it have bacon AND cheddar, but it's made of mostly cauliflower! It's low carb, Keto friendly, allergy friendly, and it tastes like Grandma's potato soup!
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is the perfect fall or winter treat. Just dump everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you!
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Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup
This Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup is the perfect easy dinner recipe that's comforting, delicious, and healthy. Each serving comes in at only 200 calories!
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Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup
This Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup is an easy dump-and-go dinner recipe that is made perfect by the toppings you choose to put on it!
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Healthy Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
These simple yet delicious Mediterranean Turkey Burgers are the perfect lunch to make ahead for meal prep then enjoy later in the week!
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Winey Lemon Chicken
I don’t ever want to say a recipe is perfect, but it’s hard to not lean towards that opinion with this little number. Winey Lemon Chicken checks a lot of good boxes: healthy, easy, involves wine, delicious, and a one-pot-wonder. I’m not sure how much more of a Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner it can get!
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Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Turkey Stuffed Peppers: a healthy delicious dinner recipe that's easy to make. They're low calorie, low carb, and the leftovers freeze well!
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is such a simple recipe. Just marinate the salmon for an hour, then bake in the air fryer for about 10 minutes!
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Cauliflower Parmesan
Cauliflower Parmesan is the vegetarian version of Chicken Parmesan. What it lacks in meat, it makes up for in flavor!
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Crispy Dijon Chicken
Crispy Dijon Chicken is a fast, easy dinner recipe. Dredge your chicken in a Dijon sauce and some Panko breadcrumbs, then bake for 15 minutes.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
This Egg Roll in a Bowl is basically a deconstructed egg roll (minus the actual roll part). It’s low carb, easy to make, takes just minute to make, and is crazy delicious!
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp: An easy recipe that's delicious and light! Marinate the shrimp in a simple marinade for 1-3 hours, then roast the shrimp for 8-10 minutes! That's it! Perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Bake
This Sheet Pan Greek Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that's low carb, keto friendly, and a hit with the whole family! It's full of flavor and protein!
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Greek Meatballs
Greek Meatballs are a simple dinner recipe that's full of flavor and easy to put together and bake for just 18 minutes!
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Lemony Boiled Shrimp with Homemade Honey Mustard
This Lemony Boiled Shrimp with Homemade Honey Mustard dipping sauce comes together in just minutes. All you need is some lemons, Creole seasoning, and shrimp! This meal comes together in under 10 minutes, too.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken
This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is perfect for a busy weeknight when you want a healthy, light dinner with just a few ingredients! It's low carb and Keto friendly, too. Plus, it's garnished with bacon!
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Low Carb Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Bake
This Low Carb Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Bake is a delicious casserole that's Keto friendly! It's a spin on traditional stuffed cabbage.
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Mexican Pork
This Mexican Pork Tenderloin is an easy, healthy dinner recipe that’s on the table in under 20 minutes. Full of flavor but low on calories, this is one of our go-to meals!
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Roasted Chicken with Goat Cheese and Lemon
Sometimes it’s best for us to just keep things simple. All you need for a delicious little dinner that’s healthy to boot is some chicken, goat cheese, lemon, and a little ole time (and maybe some thyme, too).
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Spaghetti Squash Beef Parmesan
There’s something so comforting about meat sauce (Bolognese) and spaghetti that really brings back some good memories for me. This lightened-up version of my spin on Beef Parmesan (instead of Chicken Parm) is so simple to make and oh-so-delicious!
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Healthy Side Dishes
Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
This delicious, healthy, and easy side dish is a winner on all fronts! Full of flavor and low on calories, this dish goes with most any main.
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Black Eyed Pea Salad
This Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a fresh recipe with a beautiful blend of flavors and textures. It would also be perfect to bring good luck in the New Year!
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Broccoli Rice with Pesto, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
This is a wonderful low carb side to serve alongside your favorite Italian or really any other main dish.
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Cauliflower Mash
This Whipped Cauliflower Mash is an easy, low carb substitute for mashed potatoes! Roasted garlic, ricotta, and a little butter make this a delicious side! You can make this in batches and freeze the leftovers for another time.
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Mexican Veggie Medley
Mexican Veggie Medley is a delicious vegetable side dish that pairs well with your favorite tacos, enchiladas, or any other Tex-Mex or Mexican main!
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Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas is a delicious and easy side dish salad that's also healthy!
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Grilled Corn and Asparagus Salad
This Grilled Corn and Asparagus Salad is the perfect easy summer side dish! You mix the salad “dressing” ahead of time, keep it refrigerated, then add some grilled corn and asparagus when you’re ready to eat. It’s the perfect side dish to go with any of your grilling favorites: steaks, burgers, sausage, chicken, or fish!
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I hope you’ve found some delicious, easy recipes to add to your rotation this New Year. Cheers to a prosperous and healthy 2022!
