Healthy Recipes for Two

Staff Picks

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

Whip up this three-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe with just three ingredients—nonfat plain yogurt, banana, and frozen blueberries. Feel free to substitute the blueberries with any other frozen fruit you like.

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

This healthy snack you can make ahead and have a container handy when you are on-the-go.

Lemon-Herb Sardine Salad

Get your dose of healthy oils with this lemony sardine mix over lettuce.

Green Machine Smoothie

Detox Cred: Starting the day with this nutrient-dense elixir is a delicious way to charge your system with nutrients. Dark leafy greens are extremely alkalizing, meaning they foster a more neutral body environment for better functioning enzymes, compared with acid-forming foods like meats and dairy.

Radicchio Salad with Chopped-Lemon Dressing

Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad.

Tofu-Celery Stir-Fry

It's too often relegated to the crudité platter, let celery shine as the star vegetable in this easy plant-based stir-fry. Tofu provides the protein, while ginger, scallions, chili-garlic sauce, and cilantro kick up the flavor.

Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie

Drink up! The fresh ginger in this tropical pineapple smoothie adds a layer of spice that'll give your morning a kick.

Strawberry, Mango, and Yogurt Smoothie

This healthy and refreshing smoothie is made with only four ingredients—apple juice, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and mango chunks. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this smoothie and substitute orange juice for the apple.

Peanut-Banana Espresso Smoothie

Your morning routine just became portable. Creamy peanut butter and banana come together with espresso powder in this smoothie that packs a punch.

Nectarine-Yogurt Smoothie

Almond milk has less calories than skim milk and provides the distinctive, nutty flavor we love in this sweet smoothie.

Creamy Parmesan Oats with Fried Egg

Savory oatmeal for the win! Instead of the usual brown sugar, team Parmesan and sunny-side-up eggs with Peppadew peppers and watercress for an Italian-inspired porridge. A squeeze of lemon before serving brightens up all the flavors.

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie

This smoothie of cucumber and blueberries is brimming with antioxidants. It makes a great start to any day for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. Low-fat yogurt makes it extra creamy.

Inspiration and Ideas

Poached Trout

Whole fish (such as this butterflied trout or pink-fleshed arctic char) are as easy to poach as fillets. This recipe works with almost any variety. Serve chilled over greens with horseradish for lunch. For dinner, serve warm with pureed vegetables on the side.

Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

This no-grain cauliflower dish is surprisingly hearty.

No-Cook Overnight Oats

Steamed Halibut

Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds

Cardamom Quinoa Porridge

Captain Cold Cut Sandwich

This sandwich possesses energy beyond that of ordinary lunch favorites thanks to salami, prosciutto, provolone, and an array of fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers.

All Healthy Recipes for Two

Pom-Berry-Banana Smoothie

Get your morning off to a bright start with this vibrant smoothie bursting with tart pomegranate juice and mixed berries.

Grilled Salmon and Bok Choy with Orange-Avocado Salsa

Citrus and fresh herbs add clean, fresh flavor to the salmon, so you don't need to use much (if any) salt. Cilantro lends zing here as well.

Coconut Breakfast Pudding with Sauteed Nectarines

Oats simmered in almond milk until they reach a velvety texture are gentle on digestion, as are sweet stone fruits -- any combination of nectarines, peaches, and apricots will do. Saute them in coconut oil for a tropical touch.

Breakfast Egg Salad

Hard-boiled eggs get tossed with diced avocado and a flavorful vinaigrette in this egg salad perfect for breakfast that pairs well with smoked salmon and whole-grain bread.

Grilled Chicken with Cherries, Shallots, and Arugula

Tossing sweet, juicy cherries with a grilled chicken salad brings the flavor in this Grilled Chicken with Cherries, Shallots, and Arugula, to a whole new level.

Roasted Vegetables with Quinoa

Roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash are the stars of this quinoa-based dinner. Tahini sauce comes in handy.

Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian noodle salad makes for a briny and delicious lunch.

Parchment-Baked Black Bass

Black bass is what we used, but firm-fleshed mild fish (striped bass, for example) and fine-textured weakfish and tilapia swap in well. These Asian flavors are complemented by brown or white rice and steamed bok choy.

Mango Lassi Smoothie

This smoothie showcases the flavors of a mango lassi, a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink. Our version calls for fresh mango, cinnamon, and a touch of salt to balance the sweetness.

Peach, Berry, and Spinach Smoothie

Using frozen peaches and blackberries instead of fresh in this smoothie lets you have a bit of summer in the middle of a snowstorm.

Mushroom-Leek Pizza

Pitas can be more than just pockets! Let the flatbread shine with this quick and unconventional meatless recipe.

Stacked Bibb Lettuces with Lemon Cream

Cream is brightened with lemon—fresh juice and zest—and used to coat tender butter lettuce in this simple green salad. The leaves are artfully arranged by size on each plate.