Healthy Recipes for Two

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Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

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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.

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.

Lemon-Herb Sardine Salad

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

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.

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.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Kale, onion and white beans are the base for this succulent squash dish.

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.

Roasted Vegetables with Quinoa

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

Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

This no-grain cauliflower dish is surprisingly hearty.

Cardamom Quinoa Porridge

This breakfast porridge blends quinoa, almond milk, vanilla, and cardamom.

Almond Date Smoothie

The combination of almond butter and pitted dates creates a smoothie that is as rich and creamy as a milkshake.

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.

Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes

Enjoy this protein-rich mini meal first thing in the morning -- or at any time of day.

No-Cook Overnight Oats

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

Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds

Quinoa has a wonderful nutty flavor; here it is blended in a salad with toasted almonds, bell pepper, zucchini, celery, and a lime is squeezed on top.

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.

Mushroom-Leek Pizza

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

Millet Bowl with Black Beans and Vegetables

This hearty meal is full of clean, flavorful ingredients, including millet, an under-appreciated grain that is more nutritious than rice.

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.

Nectarine-Yogurt Smoothie

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

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.

Whipped Sorbet

A sorbet of frozen fruit can be supremely satisfying when cravings strike.

Tropical Muesli

This dish has raw rolled oats at its base, and here uses dried pineapple and almonds to mix with yogurt for a nourishing breakfast.

Pom-Berry-Banana Smoothie

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

Chickpea and Pasta Soup

This is a simple, hearty soup that can be the centerpiece of weekday lunches.

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.

Baked Salmon with Coconut Broth

This Thai-infused salmon dish uses coconut milk, lemongrass and chiles, which results in a delicious dinner soup.

Moroccan Steamed Salmon with Quinoa and Carrots

The subtle, nutty flavor of quinoa goes well with steamed salmon and Moroccan spices.

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.