Healthy Recipes
Healthy cooking doesn't mean that you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in expensive cookware. You can use basic cooking techniques to prepare food in healthy ways.
There are four main categories of recipes to choose from. Please visit the following links to find out more about the main types of recipes and methods of healthy cooking: Low Fat, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Below is a collection of Healthy Recipes. *Unless specified, these recipes should not be considered low-calorie and proper portion-control should always be used.
Ingredients:
1 each Lemon
12 oz Spaghetti, dry
1 lb Scallops
1/4 cup Butter, or Margarine
1/4 cup Olive oil
3 large Red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Red pepper, flakes, crushed
3/4 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
3/4 cup Parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Using a zester, cut peel (colored part only) from lemon in fine shreds (or use...
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Low-fat Margarine
1/2 cup Flour
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
3 cups Skim Milk
3 cups Lean Cooked ham, cubed
1 large Green pepper
1 large Onion
1/2 cup Light Cheddar cheese, shredded
5 cups Potatoes, pared, sliced
Preparation:
Melt margarine in large saucepan over Low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Add milk. Cook until thick. Fold...
Sesame Snow Peas
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups snow peas, about 6 ounces, strings removed
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
Toss the snow peas with soy sauce and sesame oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly. Microwave at full power until crisp-tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a serving...
Ingredients:
2 cups Noodles, (uncooked)
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 lb Extra Lean ground beef
1/2 cup Finely chopped onion
6 oz Tomato Paste
3/4 cup Water
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic salt
3/4 cup Skim Milk
8 oz Light Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 cup Green Pepper, chopped
Preparation:
1. In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place noodles, the 3/4 cup of...
Sour Cream Dill Scones
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light margarine, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature, beaten
1/2 cup light sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Cut in margarine with...
Spiced Edamame Beans
Ingredients:
teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (1-pound) bag frozen edamame, in the pod (green soy beans)
Directions:
Heat the salt, chili powder, and pepper flakes in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring until hot and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and crumble in...
Ingredients:
8 oz Pink Alaska salmon
2 tbsp Light Cream cheese
2 tbsp Fat-free Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Ginger, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1/2 tsp Grated lemon rind
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and white pepper
8 oz Canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
4 oz Iceberg lettuce
3 Tomatoes
6 Pitta breads
Preparation:
Drain the can of salmon and flake the fish. Mix together with the...
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1 lb Sirloin, steak beef cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb Shrimp, fresh or frozen, shelled
2 Zucchini, diagonally in 1-inch pieces
2 Fresh Corn, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tomato
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Mustard, prepared
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
...
Preparation:
Ingredients:
1 lb Beef flank steak
2 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 tsp sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 tsp Sugar or sugar substitute equivalent
1 tsp Cornstarch
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 tsp Red pepper pods, crushed
1 sm Red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
1 pk Frozen baby corn, (8 oz's.)
1/4 lb pea pods, julienne s
Preparation:
Cut beef steak...
Tortellini with Vegetables
Ingredients:
9 ounces cheese tortellini, frozen
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, sliced
1 large red pepper, sliced
2 Tbs sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 Tbs tarragon
3 Tbs Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
1. Spray a nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray.
2. On medium heat, sauté onion and pepper...
Ingredients:
4 lb Cross Cut Beef Shanks
8 cups Water
3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Onion, (large), caorsely chopped
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper, fresh ground
1 Bay Leaf
1 Carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk Celery, broken into three pieces, with leafs
4 Beef Bouillon Cubes
3 cups Tomato Juice
1 tsp Thyme
8 Mushrooms, (medium)
5 Carrots, coarsely sliced
3 stalk Celery, chopped
2 Potatoes, one inch cubes
1 cup Peas,...
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Onion, diced
12 oz Canned corn, (or 1 cup -fresh or frozen corn), drained
1 Yellow pepper, diced
1 can Diced Tomatoes, (14.5 oz), drained
1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar, (or more if desired)
1 tsp Dried basil, (or dill )
Preparation:
Heat oil; saute onion until translucent. Add corn, yellow pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Add...
Vegetable Salad with Brown Rice
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded, unpeeled zucchini
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine rice, carrots, zucchini, and onions. Toss well. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour...
Ingredients:
6 cups Whole-wheat flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tbsp Butter, or margerine
3 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Salt
1 envelope Quick-rise active dry yeast, (1/4 oz, 7 g)
1 3/4 cups Lukewarm water
Sunflower oil, or corn oil for greasing
Milk, for glazing
Cracked wheat, for sprinkling
Preparation:
1. Put the flour into a large bowl. Rub in the butter with finger tips, then...
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Wild rice
4 cups Chicken Stock
1/4 cup Long-grain white rice
1/2 cup Corn Kernels, (fresh or frozen), steamed
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
Preparation:
Put the wild rice in a pan with 3 cups of the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover,...
Yellow Pepper Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut in large chunks
2 large leeks, (white part only), halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise, well rinsed
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf...
Zucchini with Toasted Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini cut into 3/4 inch chunks (about 1 pound)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, zest stripped off in large pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces fresh ricotta
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Toss pine nuts with...
Citrus Salad with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients:
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1-ounce slice light processed cheese, any flavor, diced
2 tablespoons chopped cucumber
1/2 fresh grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
large lettuce leaf
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheese pieces, and cucumber. On a salad plate, arrange grapefruit on lettuce leaf. Top with cheese mixture.
Per serving: 209 calories, 3 grams fat, 11...
Yield: 3 sandwiches
Ingredients:
3 slices Veggie back bacon
3 slices whole grain bread, toasted
2 tbsp fat-free Mayo
1/2 tsp Dried Dill Weed
1 Large Tomato, sliced
3 slices low-fat Swiss Cheese
Preparation:
Spread toast with mayonnaise; sprinkle with dill. Place toast slices on serving plate; top with tomato, bacon and cheese slices. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) until cheese begins to melt,...
Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 2 lb Stew meat
1 medium Onion
1 can Tomato sauce
2 cloves Garlic 2 tbsp Chili powder
2 each Jalapeno
2 cups Pinto beans
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:...
