Eating for a healthy heart is doable and delicious with these recipes.
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.
Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.
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Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking.
Serve with maple syrup and yogurt or ricotta cheese to add in some protein.
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Top with a dollop of pesto before devouring this delicious skinny vegetable soup.
To cut down on prep time, look for precut cauliflower in the produce department.
Serve with whole-wheat couscous.
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.
If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots.
Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.
Tip: Partially freeze the beef for easier slicing.
Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green.
Chia seeds lend this creamy smoothie a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Bacon & Egg
Breakfast salad?
Start your day off right with this healthy breakfast recipe.
Spicy Jerk Shrimp
Here’s a shrimp sheet pan supper that’s roasted and caramelized to perfection!
The pineapple in this recipe makes a sweet sauce that balances the heat of the Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Start preparation the day before and chill overnight for minimal work in the morning.
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To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins.
Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.
They cook up quickly in a panini press.
Muesli with Raspberries
Unlike granola, muesli isn’t baked with sweeteners or oil.
Make your own or find your favorite brand in most supermarkets–we like Bob’s Red Mill.
