31 Days of Healthy Recipes

By Frances Kim
January 02, 2018
Credit: Johnny Miller
Ready for a post-holiday reset? We've got all kinds of good-for-you recipes -- savory, sweet, and everything in between.
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Chicken Voodle Soup

Credit: Armando Rafael
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It’s all about voodles (vegetable noodles) in this better-for-you riff on the classic comfort food. Long strands of zucchini become perfectly tender when simmered and add a welcome pop of green to the bowl. Check out more inspired ways to elevate spiralized vegetables.

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Trout, Tomatoes, and Basil in Parchment

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En papillote is a genius healthy cooking method that calls for wrapping all your ingredients inside a parchment packet and baking in the oven. It works wonders with just four ingredients here: rainbow trout, tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. Once you've mastered this technique, try all our tasty trout recipes!

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Easy Blender Green Juice

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Yes, you can make juice without a fancy juicer! Break out the blender instead -- the ingredients simply need a little water to get going. Get our food editors' secrets to building a better green juice, then give their tried-and-true flavor combination a whirl: romaine, cucumber, orange, pear, kale, and fresh ginger.

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Kitchari

Credit: Emily Kate Roemer
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Our test kitchen's favorite cleansing meal, this Ayurveda-inspired savory porridge is the perfect antidote for all that rich holiday food. It's packed with all sorts of good-for-you spices and vegetables.

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Whole-Grain Breakfast Cookies

Credit: Jonathan Lovekin
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Chock-full of wholesome ingredients, including oats, buckwheat flour, millet, cashew butter, coconut oil, and fresh raspberries, these cookies make a sensational breakfast alongside a glass of cold milk. The recipe is just one of Martha's healthy baked treats that actually taste good, from her book "A New Way to Bake."

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Avocado, Mango, and Toasted Seed Salad

Credit: Bryan Gardner
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You’ll adore the combination of textures in this transport-friendly salad -- crisp greens are topped with creamy avocado (an assortment of toasted seeds adds flavor and prevents it from turning brown), luscious mango, crunchy snap peas, and toothsome edamame. Take a peek at the rest of our healthy lunch salads you can make in just 10 minutes.

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Beet Hummus

Credit: Julia Gartland
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In this lighter version of everyone's favorite dip, chickpeas are replaced with roasted beets -- both the red and golden varieties give it a wonderful flavor and eye-catching hue. More make-ahead vegetable dips right this way!

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Baked Salmon Sushi

Credit: Joanna Garcia
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Learn how to roll your own sushi, and you’ll never be tempted by the grocery-store variety again! It’s easier than it seems, and the results are so much more delicious. Our baked salmon roll with avocado, cucumbers, and carrots is the perfect place to start. Use brown rice to make it even more nutritious.

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Sweet & Savory Cottage Cheese Tartines

Credit: CHELSEA CAVANAUGH
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Are you a cottage cheese convert yet? If not, these easy-to-assemble tartines should do the trick. Use our toppings (plums or figs and honey for sweet, or sprouts or radishes and lemon zest for savory) -- as a jumping-off point, then let your imagination run wild. Check out the rest of our easy, healthy snacks starring cottage cheese!

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Golden Latte

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Just the thing for shaking up your morning routine! You'll forget all about coffee once you've had a sip of this soothing hot beverage made with almond milk, fresh turmeric and ginger, coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey.

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Stuffed Collard Greens

Credit: David Malosh
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Don’t let cabbage have all the stuffing fun! Collard greens get the job done just as well -- here, they’re filled with a scrumptious mixture of spelt and white beans flavored with Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh sage, then smothered in a chunky tomato sauce.

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Roast-Chicken Grain Bowl

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Juicy roasted chicken breasts are perched on a bed of bulgur, along with grated carrots and beets and Greek yogurt. A zingy dressing made with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard completes the dish. Want more inspired ideas for lunch or dinner? We've got healthy grain bowl recipes galore.

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Steamed Vegetable Salad with Walnut Oil

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Steaming is a great way to cook vegetables and ensure that they retain most of their nutrients. We went with broccolini, asparagus, yellow squash, zucchini, and baby golden beets, but you can use any seasonal produce you please. Just make sure to steam each veg separately for the best texture; finish with flaky salt, toasted walnut oil, fresh lemon juice, and radish greens.

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Almond Custard Tart with Strawberries

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A wholesome coconut-oat crust plus a custard made with homemade almond milk keep this tart firmly on the healthy side. The fresh strawberries and sliced almonds don’t hurt, either. Feel free to sub in whatever fruit is in season to top this beauty.

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Test Kitchen's Favorite Fire-Cider Tonic

Credit: Christina Holmes
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Our food editors’ take on the popular herbal folk remedy calls for rosemary, jalapenos, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and citrus in addition to the traditional ginger, horseradish, garlic, onions, apple-cider vinegar, and honey. It's a formula you'll be reaching for again and again this winter.

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza Margherita

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You don't need to be gluten-free to enjoy the golden, crispy-chewy cauliflower crust on this pie. It needs little more than roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil to shine.

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No-Cook Overnight Oats

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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a breakfast that’s easier or healthier than this no-cook oatmeal. Simply combine the oats with milk (or coconut milk for a tropical twist!) the night before, let the fridge work its magic, and top with whatever you like in the morning. Ready for more? Get all our healthy oatmeal recipes.

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Slow-Cooker Cilantro-Chutney Chicken

Credit: Lennart Weibull
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Chicken thighs become juicy and fragrant when tossed into the slow cooker along with fresh ginger, garlic, and jalapeno. A lively chutney made with cilantro, roasted peanuts, and lime juice takes this set-and-forget meal to the next level. We've got plenty more healthy slow cooker recipes that are bursting with flavor.

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Citrus Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

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A stunning way to showcase all that winter citrus! Add a smattering of jewel-like pomegranate seeds and bright Cape gooseberries, and this salad is ready for its close-up.For more on citrus, get our definitive guide

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Cashew-Date-Coconut Energy Bars

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Having a batch of these better-for-you power bars on hand is like money in the bank -- they make excellent on-the-go breakfasts and snacks for kids and grown-ups alike. Need more healthy snack ideas for the little ones?

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Spinach-and-Yogurt Flatbreads

Credit: Christopher Testani
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Garlic-infused yogurt meets fresh spinach atop store-bought naan in this satisfying vegetarian meal. A sprinkling of toasted coconut, cumin, and sesame seeds (inspired by dukkah, the beloved Egyptian spice blend) at the end is a must.

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One-Pan Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Olives

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Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, that’s this one-pan pasta with garlicky chickpeas, briny olives, and peppery baby arugula. The same is true of all our healthy one-pot meals we can't live without.

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Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie

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Don’t skip the chia seeds in this tropical drink! They give the pina colada-like smoothie an antioxidant boost, plus they're rich in fiber, iron, and calcium. You can add the seeds to any of our healthy breakfast smoothies.

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Thai Pork Salad

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Lean pork chops are pan-seared and thinly sliced for a Thai-inspired salad starring fresh produce we’ll be relying on all winter long: Napa cabbage, red onion, cucumber, and mint.

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Roasted Carrots and Red Quinoa

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Nutty quinoa makes a lovely canvas for all kinds of flavors -- here, they complement thyme-roasted carrots and red onions, wilted baby spinach, and an umami-packed miso dressing beautifully. Seeking more ways to use this grain? Take a gander at our healthy quinoa recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Tofu Scramble with Cotija Cheese and Tortillas

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No, that isn't scrambled eggs! It's tofu tinted yellow from the turmeric in these serve-any-time-of-day tacos. Two more superfoods round out the party: avocado and black beans.

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Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Hearty toppings including cannellini beans, broccoli rabe, and pepperoncini make baked sweet potatoes substantial enough for supper.

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Roasted Salmon with Kale and Cabbage

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Succulent salmon fillets are given a quick turn in the oven here, along with two stalwart winter vegetables -- kale and cabbage. Whisk together lemon zest and juice, fresh dill, Dijon, and olive oil for a light dressing that makes this simple sheet pan supper sing. We've got plenty more healthy, delicious salmon recipes right this way.

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Broccoli Rabe Pesto with Whole-Wheat Pasta and Turkey Sausage

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Lighten up pasta night at your house by tossing whole-wheat linguine with lean turkey sausage and a sauce that’s chock-full of greens (broccoli rabe) and good fats (pine nuts). Next, check out the rest of our healthy pasta recipes that'll leave you satisfied.

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