Health-Forward recipes Page 2

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.

Keto Low Carb Chicken Thighs with Smoked Paprika

Smoky Chicken Thighs

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Pan-sear for charred edges with these Chicken Thighs. This guide includes the quick recipe specs for a high protein low carb meal ready in 45 min.

Low Carb Instant Pot Chili with Ground Beef

Instant Pot Chili

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Instant Pot Chili that stays thick and hearty without beans. Check out the ingredient breakdown for the best beefy punch. Ready in 45 minutes.

Easy Low Carb Beef Stew: Rich and Savory

Easy Low Carb Beef Stew

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Rich, mahogany gravy defines this Easy Low Carb Beef Stew. Includes a method breakdown for beef texture. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.

Sugar Free Crock Pot Apple Butter

Slow-Cooked Apple Butter

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Many sugar-free spreads fail to achieve a rich, thick consistency. This Apple Butter uses slow evaporation for deep flavor and includes the basic specs.

Low Calorie Summer Squash Bake

Crispy Summer Squash

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Yellow squash, olive oil and garlic powder make this Summer Squash. See why this bake actually works in this 45 minute low calorie yellow squash dish.

Spicy Summer Squash Soup: Rich and Creamy

Spicy Summer Squash Soup

4.67 (3 Ratings)

A rich and creamy blend of heat and seasonal vegetables makes this Spicy Summer Squash Soup. See what every ingredient does and try this bold recipe.

Healthy Yellow Squash Casserole with Panko

Yellow Squash Casserole

4.50 (4 Ratings)

This recipe includes a substitution guide for lighter ingredients. Yellow Squash Casserole is a great choice for health-conscious home cooks.