Healthy Recipes

scarlet3egonias

Does anyone have any healthy dinner recipes that have turned out good?  I've consulted Pinterest, but I'd rather get some that are "tried and true" from my fellow bumpies.  My husband and I have eaten like total crap for the majority of this pregnancy and I'd like to try to get things back on track. 

AnnieRoo13

I love Skinnytaste (https://www.skinnytaste.com/) and everything I've made has turned out very well.

I also really like a lot of the Cooking Light recipes (https://www.cookinglight.com/)- anything I've made from there had been delicious.

Emily Bites (https://www.emilybites.com/) is another one that has some good stuff.

 

 

AnnieRoo13

I can go through my Pinterest and link some of the really good ones that I've made as well, but it might have to be tomorrow as I'm busy at work (imagine that!?).

I LOVE cooking and eating and I like to eat healthfully, so I understand the struggle. I should be able to wrangle up a few.

shan24

I've also made recipes from Skinnytaste and Emily Bites that I really have loved.  SO and I have been trying to eat a more vegetarian diet (even though we aren't vegetarians) and I've found some really good recipes at Oh She Glows, too.  It's a vegan site, but I'll substitute dairy products for the non-dairy alternatives she suggests.  I'm just not ready to go there, yet. 

carmelissa

Great thread. I'm not great at healthy eating but will be following for tips.

scarlet3egonias

AnnieRoo13 said:

I can go through my Pinterest and link some of the really good ones that I've made as well, but it might have to be tomorrow as I'm busy at work (imagine that!?).

I LOVE cooking and eating and I like to eat healthfully, so I understand the struggle. I should be able to wrangle up a few.

I completely forgot about Skinnytaste - I'm glad you reminded me! 

I went through my Pinterest but the only recipes I've tried that I saved in the "turned out awesome" file are particularly unhealthy haha - I guess that's why they were so good!

StacyMarie33 said:

Here's a few of my favorites. Spinach & Garlic pasta https://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2011/07/10/an-off-week/ Mediterranean Peper Salad - One of my all time favorite salads https://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/06/mediterranean-pepper-salad/ Tortellini Vegetable Soup - Hands down my favorite soup ever. https://spoonful.com/recipes/tortellini-vegetable-soup These might not be the most healthy but oh boy are they delicious. Honey balsamic chicken tenders. https://www.kissrecipe.com/2013/08/honey-balsamic-chicken-tenders.html?m=1

That tortellini looks awesome!

moroccojade

We are having this for dinner:

https://www.tablefortwoblog.com/holy-yum-chicken/

(The only things that might give someone pause about this recipe are the maple syrup and corn starch...   I will probably use ground chia seeds to thicken rather than the corn starch.  I am ok with a quarter cup of real maple syrup between 3 people tonight.  I am not changing that...)

We will also have rice and brussels sprouts on the side. 

And my daughter was moaning for a cherry tomato salad of some kind, so I will probably make one of those, too (Spanish onion, halved tomatoes, Japanese cucumber, EVOO, fresh lemon juice, dash of salt dash of good Italian spice). 

I hope it all works together!

scarlet3egonias

@moroccojade I was hoping you'd respond! You always post the healthy yummy sounding things on WFD I have seen that chicken all over Pinterest. Let us know how it turns out! It looks awesome!

moroccojade

scarlet3egonias said:

@moroccojade I was hoping you'd respond! You always post the healthy yummy sounding things on WFD I have seen that chicken all over Pinterest. Let us know how it turns out! It looks awesome!

scarlet3egonias  Thanks. 

It's just over half baked.  So far it smells really good....   We'll see???

I rarely use recipes, TBH.  I just sort of do whatever sounds like it might be good.  Sometimes I win, sometimes it's just ok.   

AnnieRoo13

Here's some from my Pinterest that I've made and have turned out well:

Chicken Yakisoba: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/03/chicken-yakisoba/

Stuffed shells: https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/spinach-and-ricotta-stuffed-shells/

Jalapeno popper stuffed chicken: https://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/cheesy-jalapeno-popper-baked-stuffed.html

Spicy sausage pasta: https://www.emilybites.com/2013/02/spicy-sausage-pasta.html

Sausage and eggplant spaghetti bake: https://www.emilybites.com/2012/02/spicy-sausage-eggplant-spaghetti-bake.html

Bubble up enchilada casserole: https://www.emilybites.com/2012/01/recipe-makeover-bubble-up-enchilada-casserole.html

Buffalo chicken thighs: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/buffalo-chicken-thighs-50400000115193/

Beef with snow peas: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/beef-with-snow-peas/

Jerk chicken and mini stuffed peppers: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/jerk-chicken-stuffed-mini-bell-peppers-50400000120700/

Roasted summer squash: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-roasted-summer-squash/

Summer pasta salad: https://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/05/summer-pasta-salad-with-baby-greens.html

Hopefully some of those look yummy to you. As I said I've made each of them and liked them and I can be pretty picky about my food choices. One thing I often do (don't tell DH) is increase the amount of veggies in a meal/dish and decrease the amount of meat that is called for. This is an easy swap that doesn't really change the integrity of the dish, but it makes a big difference health wise. We do a lot of stir fries and one pot type meals and it's easy to add more veggies to those.

Another tip- if you don't already, MEAL PLAN! It's huge for us. I grocery shop every Sunday and have a full meal plan for the week. This ensures we don't grab something quick and unhealthy or go out too  much. Even if we just plan to have something easy like omlettes for dinner from whatever is in the fridge it can still be made healthy. I also make sure there's some easy things in the house like tuna, wraps etc. and lots of healthy snacks- bananas, peppers and tzatiki, smoothie ingredients.

Good luck!

DoubleUp8

I really like the skinnyms.com site. I use a lot of their crockpot recipes in the winter! Everything I have tried is yummy.

https://skinnyms.com/tamale-casserole/#tBGkPCHqd53bqWRg.99
(I use my store brand salsa, and I don't go as "clean" as they try with my ingredients, but I figure people can adjust as needed.)

Love my Slow Cooker/Crock Pot!

Crockpot Turkey and White Bean Pumpkin Chili
For fall I love this nice twist on chili. Plus pumpkim is not only delicious, but it helps keep you regular!
https://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/crockpot-turkey-white-bean-pumpkin.html

Balsamic Chicken
Delicious over rice or pasta
https://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-balsamic-chicken/

Fiesta Chicken Soup
Big servings for low calories!
https://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-fiesta-chicken-soup/

Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew
I'm not sure if this is the exact recipe I use, but this is a yummy one too!
https://www.bhg.com/recipe/red-bean-chicken-and-sweet-potato-stew/
Note: I use boneless chicken breast and crunchy peanut butter (I know I am a rebel ;-) )

ETA: notes on red bean stew

jess123456

We do salsa salmon a lot which is super easy and I serve it with some roasted veggies.

Roasted chicken is also very easy. I make one with some dijon mustard and other herbs and it's yummy. I'll usually roast some red peppers and red onions and whole garlic cloves (unpeeled) with it and sprinkle some rosemary on the veggies.

Another easy dish is chopped up raw veggies (no lettuce) just mini cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and different peppers and cut small and serve with feta and dressing or with hummus.

kfo22

Here's what I'm making tonight:

https://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/03/crockpot-sweet-and-spicy-salmon-recipe.html

The first time I did it, it was in the crock pot, but usually I just use the oven! DH says it tastes gourmet. Will probably make some rice and some sort of veggies.

The CrockPot 365 lady has a lot of great recipes!

ETA: Salmon has low mercury levels, so it's safe! Plus, fish oil contributes to brain development... so I hear.

scarlet3egonias

Thanks ladies!!  I now have a slew of options!  I will have to try a few of these this week!

@moroccojade - how was the chicken?  I'm thinking about trying it tonight.

I found a few of my own that are semi-healthy and figured I'd share as well.

Black Bean & Corn Salad - (one can sweet kernel corn, one can black beans, 1/4 red onion diced, lots of fresh cilantro, 3 cloves or garlic chopped, 3 tomatoes, 1 de-seeded jalapeno chopped, salt & pepper to taste)  I originally made this as a topping for fish tacos, but it is really good alone or with chips.  I add avocado sometimes as well.

Lasagna - this recipe is pretty intensive, but it is worth it.  I use lean ground turkey and turkey sausage to make it a little healthier.   https://allrecipes.com/recipe/worlds-best-lasagna/  I usually make two pans and freeze one.

Grilled zuchinni - this is more of a side but its always a hit when we BBQ.  https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/08/grilled-zucchini-with-yummy-lemon-salt/

Oven baked tilapia - I do half EVOO and half butter. https://www.thelittlebitchinkitchen.com/2012/01/lemon-butter-tilapia.html 

Stuffed Bell Peppers - https://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/09/recipe-for-stuffed-green-peppers-with.html  This is my personal favorite.  I use turkey sausage instead of regular pork sausage for a healthier version.  You could use mushrooms too, if you're into that sort of thing (ick!) 

 

If I think of any more I'll make sure to share!

moroccojade

@scarlet3egonias

The chicken was good!  My daughter LOVED it.  I liked it a lot.  We used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.  I would do the same again....   but we did end up peeling the skin off when we ate it.  We like crispy chicken skin and this wasn't...  but the meat underneath was really juicy, and I think having the skin and bones helped.