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25 Delicious and Healthy Recipes You Need to Try This Week

Published: Jul 12, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Transform your weeknight meals with these 25 delicious recipes that are secretly healthy. Sticking to your diet just got a whole lot easier! Most of these recipes have minimal prep too!

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans in a white bowl with a fork.
Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cooking Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans is perfect for a tasty, healthy meal with minimal cleanup. It only requires one skillet and cooks in under 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus meal is ideal for busy nights! Baked salmon and asparagus cook in under 25 minutes. Enjoy flaky salmon and tasty asparagus for a simple dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Peppers and Onions. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions are deliciously sweet and flavorful! They're super easy to make and ready in just about 10 minutes. Cooking them in the Air Fryer couldn't be simpler!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash with parsley, salt, and pepper on a white plate and a fork.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash is super easy! Enjoy a low-carb noodle alternative in no time. The Instant Pot cooks spaghetti squash perfectly, with tender noodles effortlessly prepared!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon.
Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is easy and delicious! It's a cheesy dish with beef and zucchini, perfect for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with butter, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is amazingly delicious! It's a perfect low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Enjoy the smooth texture and buttery garlic flavors of this cheesy cauliflower mash.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate.
Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes are ideal for a quick, easy dinner! Enjoy juicy chicken breasts and tender potatoes in less than 40 minutes, with most of the cooking being hands-off!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash on a white plate with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a tasty side dish and simple low carb recipe. It's a great pasta alternative for keto or paleo diets! Plus, it's easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This tasty Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 40 minutes! It's a healthy, low-carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Roasted potatoes and green beans create a delicious and simple side dish! They offer complex carbs and starch, perfect to pair with your favorite protein. Plus, these roasted vegetables are vegan and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot rump roast recipe is incredibly easy to make! Whether you use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, it's a dish the whole family will adore!
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Blackstone Brussel Spouts with bacon in a white bowl with a fork.
Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Create tasty Brussels sprouts with bacon on your Blackstone Griddle. It's a delightful side dish that everyone in the family will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle on a white plate.
Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Prepare perfectly cooked zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle. Quick and simple, they make a healthy side dish! These Blackstone zucchini are low in carbs and perfect for a keto or paleo diet!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables on a sheet pan with foil, broccoli, onions, radishes, and parsley.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll adore this simple Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe. Perfect for a relaxed dinner idea!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a white bowl with red pepper flakes, a spoon, and a fork.
Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sautéed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is a quick, flavorful side dish! With just 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet, cleanup and prep are a breeze!
Get the Recipe: Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Easy Keto Hash Browns

Easy Keto Hash Browns in a cast iron skillet with potatoes, onions, bell peppers. and a wooden spoon.
Easy Keto Hash Browns. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast before heading to work? Try this easy keto hash brown recipe—a simple, tasty, and filling option!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Hash Browns

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole in a blue casserole dish with parsley and a wooden spoon.
Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole is incredibly rich and satisfying. It's an ideal keto dish for potlucks or family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Best Cookout Coleslaw

Low angled shot of coleslaw in a black bowl.
Best Cookout Coleslaw. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This creamy coleslaw recipe is crisp, bright, tangy, and slightly sweet, with just the right amount of spice and salt.
Get the Recipe: Best Cookout Coleslaw

Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Crispy Baked Zucchini served on a white plate.
Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Enjoy our Crispy Baked Zucchini in the oven by making your own breadcrumbs from our selection of bread. These golden, low-carb baked zucchinis are panko-style and perfect as a BBQ side or appetizer. They're gluten-free, low-carb, grain-free, and ideal for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Rutabaga Fries

Rutabaga Fries serves in a glass.
Rutabaga Fries. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

These crispy low-carb Rutabaga Fries are a fantastic alternative to traditional French fries, with minimal net carbs. Rutabagas are a staple in the keto lifestyle, and these fries are no exception.
Get the Recipe: Rutabaga Fries

Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Coconut Cauliflower Rice inside golden plate with lime slices.
Coconut Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Enjoy this delicious Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe, ideal for keto, low carb, paleo, or whole30 diets. This flavorful and healthy side dish will soon be a staple in your meal rotation. It features cauliflower rice, coconut milk, toasted coconut, and a squeeze of lime juice for a refreshing twist.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Slices of cooked pork loin are artfully arranged on a plate, garnished with chopped herbs and a sprig of parsley on the side, reminiscent of ideas from 31 sneaky recipes.
Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Instant Pot pork loin roast is a time-saving recipe, perfect for busy nights when you need a quick and easy dinner. Enjoy tender pork roast with vegetables in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal

Vegatable soup in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Stuck on dinner ideas? Try this easy 30-minute Instant Pot vegetable soup for tonight. Packed with fresh and frozen veggies, it's seasoned with paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce for delicious flavor.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Vegetable Soup – 30 Minute Meal

Crispy Plantain Chips

Side view of chips with salsa.
Crispy Plantain Chips. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Crunchy, addictive, and simple to prepare, plantain chips are the perfect snack for Taco Tuesday. Enjoy these two-ingredient chips by themselves or as a tasty taco topping.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Plantain Chips

Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic

Roasted brussels sprouts with pomegranate and goat cheese.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

These easy air fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy outside and tender inside, topped with balsamic, feta, and pomegranate for a delightful twist.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic

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