Health-Forward recipes

Health-Forward gathers lighter dinners, salads, soups and snacks built around vegetables, legumes, lean proteins and whole grains. The range is wide: a Mediterranean quinoa salad, beet, chickpea and feta salad, red bean lentil soup, roasted butternut squash soup and a Thai peanut Buddha bowl sit beside Greek yogurt chicken salad, honey garlic shrimp and turkey egg roll in a bowl.

Lighter takes on treats appear too, such as banana oatmeal bars and sugar-free or gluten-free cookies. Many dishes suit meal prep, like bean salads and slow cooker BBQ chicken, so check the serving count and timing to find something that fits a busy week. Recipes with a keto, low-carb or gluten-free angle say so in the title.

Blended Vegetable Soup in 30 Minutes

Blended Vegetable Soup

4.50 (30 Ratings)

A thick and hearty vegetable soup result awaits with this Blended 5 A Day Vegetable Soup – Hearty & Healthy. See the trick behind the texture and try it now.

Crockpot Lentil Chili: Hearty and Savory

Slow-Cooked Lentil Chili

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 8 hours 15 minutes, this Lentil Chili is hearty and filling. It includes the section What Makes This Recipe Work to ensure a dense, savory result.

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili with Corn

Black Bean Chili

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Home cooks seeking a hearty meal will love this Black Bean Chili. A guide on why the flavor profile works helps you achieve a smoky, thick consistency.

Hearty Red Bean Lentil Soup

Red Bean Lentil Soup

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Earthy, smoky Red Bean Lentil Soup. The guide explains why the texture works to create a creamy base. Great for a comforting weekday dinner.

Heart-Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew: Tender Beef

Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew that keeps root vegetables light and beef tender. This guide includes detailed cooking steps for a better sear. Ready in 8h 20m.

Slow-Cooked Black Bean Crockpot Soup

Black Bean Crockpot Soup

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Searching for a hearty Black Bean Crockpot Soup? This version uses dried beans for rich flavor and includes a detailed guide on how to make it.

Gluten Free Low Carb Lasagna with Zucchini

Lasagna with Zucchini

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Pre-roasting zucchini strips prevents a watery mess in the trick behind the texture. This Lasagna is a hearty choice for those on a keto diet.