Put these recipes on your must-try list.
Maybe you're trying to eat less dairy in the new year. Perhaps you're trying to cut back on meat. Or maybe you're just looking to add more wholesome ingredients into your diet. Whatever your New Year's resolutions look like, these good-for-you recipes will help you start on the right track.
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This creamy, dairy-free chicken is made with coconut milk, yellow curry powder, red curry paste, and fish sauce. Serve it with rice, naan, or your favorite steamed veggies. Get the recipe for coconut chicken curry here.
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This riff on the PF Chang's favorite calls for ground pork instead of chicken, but you can make it with whatever protein you like best, even tofu. Get the recipe for sesame pork lettuce wraps here.
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These tender meatballs are — surprise! — totally meatless. They call for sun dried tomatoes, canned chickpeas, your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk, crusty bread, egg, and fresh herbs. Serve them with your favorite pasta and tomato sauce. Get the recipe for chickpea meatballs here.
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Ordinary baked salmon gets a makeover with the help of ripe Greek salad and a creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt, dill, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Get the recipe for baked salmon with dill sauce here.
5. Cajun Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Chimichurri
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Cauliflower steaks are a great alternative to your favorite steak recipe. Roast them in the oven until they're slightly crispy on the outside and top them with an herb-packed chimichurri sauce. Get the recipe for Cajun roasted cauliflower steaks with chimichurri sauce here.
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This simple recipe is baked from start to finish and never fried. Creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and earthy basil turn ordinary boneless chicken breasts into a spectacular, family-friendly meal. Get the recipe for Caprese chicken with basil and balsamic here.
7. Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Tilapia With Veggies
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The best part about sheet pan suppers is fewer dishes to clean. Roast this tilapia (or any flaky white fish) with your favorite vegetables. Get the recipe for sheet pan chili-lime tilapia here.
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We love serving these simple yet flavorful chicken skewers over a Greek-inspired salad or with some grains like quinoa, rice, or farro. Get the recipe for herb lemon chicken skewers here.
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Shrimp, bell pepper, and onion get cooked in a mixture of spices — cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder — in a sizzling skillet. Serve it all over rice like a burrito bowl or with tortillas. Get the recipe for skillet shrimp fajitas here.
10. Spicy Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Bowls
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This super simple yet incredibly satisfying rice bowl is a great meal to whip up on lazy nights when you're wanting something healthyish. The shrimp is marinated in spicy Sambal Oelek, honey, Dijon mustard, and coconut milk. Get the recipe for spicy shrimp and cauliflower rice bowl here.
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Make this takeout classic right in the comfort of your own kitchen. If you're not crazy about shrimp, you can always substitute your favorite protein from smoked salmon to avocado. Get the recipe for spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce here.
12. Kung Pao Tofu
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This Chinese-inspired tofu recipe is crispy, spicy, and comforting. Serve it over white rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps. Get the recipe for kung pao tofu here.
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It's easy to get creative with this dish and add any of your favorite vegetables to the mix. If you want to add even more flavor, try drizzling some gorgonzola on top. Get the recipe for parmesan polenta with roasted vegetables here.
14. Garlic Beef and Broccoli Noodles
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Packed with protein and vegetables, this delicious noodle dish will still satisfy all your comfort food cravings. Best of all, it comes together in about 25 minutes. Get the recipe for garlic beef and broccoli noodles here.
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Beef, corn, carrots, celery, potatoes, and fire-roasted tomatoes, and a bunch of spices get tossed into the slow cooker and emerge as a seriously tasty, hearty stew. Get the recipe for slow cooker sweet potato and beef stew here.
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This low maintenance recipe comes together in the slow cooker or instant pot. Serve it with your favorite grain, some chopped vegetables, and store bought hummus or tzatziki. Get the recipe for gyro-style shredded beef here.
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If you can't find cod, any flaky white fish like halibut or hake will be perfect. Cayenne, paprika, and garlic add a little bit of heat. And you can always swap the butter for olive oil. Get the recipe for 20-minute baked cod here.
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This meatless recipe calls for eggplant, snap peas, broccoli, bean sprouts, and butternut squash. The curry — made with coconut milk, Thai green curry, vegetable stock, tamari, and lime juice — tastes so decadent you won't believe there's no cream. Get the recipe for Thai green curry vegetables here.
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It's incredible how quickly you can transform plain chicken breasts into an exciting meal with just a few simple ingredients. Here, the zesty and creamy homemade avocado salsa takes center stage. Get the recipe for cilantro lime grilled chicken with avocado salsa here.
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Transport yourself to Baja California with these light and fresh fish tacos. Cod gets rubbed with Cajun seasoning and blackened in the oven, then it's served in tortillas with avocado and garlic cream. Get the recipe for cod fish tacos here.
