These 7 healthy meals are so fantastic; it’s a sense of duty for me to share them.
They are all hand cooked meals, from start to finish. They’re all good, wholesome, and completely free of added sugar.
So rest assured, you can stay on track with your goals & not have to worry sacrificing flavor or fulfillment. So you can put the rice cakes away, nobody really wants to eat them anyway.
Have a look at these brilliant, taste bud hitting creations..
1. Pineapple Chipotle Salmon Tostadas
Photo: Joyful Healthy Eats
Looking for a light lunch? This South of the border inspired fusion-food is absolutely bursting with flavor! The garden fresh, hand made pico-de-gallo has a real zing to it. (Who says healthy meals can’t be full of flavor?) Then your taste buds are cooled off with the sweet, refreshing taste of pineapple. These fish tostadas just look so delectable and decedent; you can almost taste them with your eyes.
2. Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Coconut Stew
Photo: Chew Out Loud
Ohhhh… the temptation is just incredible! No need to add any sugar here; it’s got plenty of flavor. Fresh squeezed orange accents the stew, along with some coconut oil for a natural sweetener, that’s so good for you. The sweet potato is a high fiber complex carbohydrate. Not only is it a health food super-mix, but it’s sure to leave you satisfied with all the rich hearty flavors, balanced just right.
3. Peanut Broccoli and Pork Stir-Fry
Photo: Nutritionist Reviews
Although fish and poultry are a good go-to for lean proteins; there’s nothing wrong with a little pork cooked healthy in the mix. Especially when you mix it all up with a powerhouse antioxidant, like broccoli. Most Asian cuisines at the restaurant rely on a lot of sugars & MSG for flavor. This stir fry gets its unique flavor from peanut powder, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce. And there’s no problem with cooking a peanut-free version of it, in case of peanut allergies. It’s still delicious!
4. 20-Minute Baked Pesto Salmon
Photo: Skinny Fitalicious
This tasty piece of salmon makes a perfect sit down meal for any weeknight. Salmon is one of the best lean proteins around, and loaded with Omega 3. It’s a fast & easy bake; so you definitely don’t have to be a master chef to pull this one off. But if you’re having company over, they might mistake you for one. It’s a visually appealing dish that’s sure to wow your guests. And the avocado pesto is a brilliant touch! 10 Points for originality.
5. Spring Pea Risotto
Credit: Kiwi and Carrot
OK.. OK.., so maybe bacon isn’t considered a health food. It’s alright, I won’t tell, if you won’t… 😉 It sure adds a bunch of flavor though. Also, bacon can be substituted with pancetta. It’s your world, whatever your preference. I can easily see these being delightfully addictive.
6. Grandma’s One-Pan Hamburger Helper
Photo: The Seasoned Mom
As a good friend of mine used to say, “there’s nothing better than a good home cooked meal”. This pan full of deliciousness not only looks and tastes way better than any pre-packaged hamburger mix, it also is process-free; since you get to control what goes in it. The recipe calls for whole grain pasta as a healthier alternative. To top that all off, it’s baked together with shredded cheese. Now what could be better?
7. Healthy Orange Peel Chicken
Photo: Lively Table
It’s a brilliant spin on one of everyone’s all-time favorite Chinese dishes! You get the best of both worlds with the sweet savory mix of orange peel zest, complimented with a colorful balance of veggies. This is quite the sensible meal; and it’s loaded with flavor. There’s no need to worry about added sugars or MSG with this one. Believe it or not, this is actually a simple dish to make. There’s also a gluten free option available.
Find these 7 healthy meals, and many more at Greatist.com
