These recipes were selected because they are nutrient dense. This means that one serving provides at least 30% of the recommended USDA DV of important nutrients like calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and the B Vitamin complex. I also looked for recipes with a low percentage of fat, lots of fiber, cruciferous vegetables, and fruits, and a wide variety of ingredients. For those of you who are counting carbs, I'm including the carbohydrate count for each recipe too.
And all of these recipes will be ready in 30 minutes or less, or have a preparation time of 20 minutes or less. Try some of these recipes this week and feel good about the food you're feeding your family.
Healthy in a Hurry
- Sirloin Steak and Corn Salad
Yes, you can serve salads in the winter! This super quick salad is full of flavor and color (the key to a healthy meal, by the way!). - Fruit and Chicken Pilaf
Dried fruits are a fabulous source of fiber and vitamins. Combined with rice and chicken, this recipe is really delicious. - Red Pepper Roasted Lamb Chops
Red peppers and sugar snap peas combine with tender lamb chops and mint jelly in this super easy and nutritious recipe. - Old Fashioned Goulash
Lots of types of tomatoes add vitamins A and C to this simple and quick recipe. It's comforting and old-fashioned, but good for you! - Tomato and Feta Chicken
Marinating meats cuts down on carcinogens that can develop when protein is grilled. And tomatoes are packed full of vitamins and micronutrients. Add some feta cheese for flavor and you have a fabulous healthy meal in a hurry. - Strawberry Margarita Swordfish
This wonderful recipe combines fresh, juicy strawberries with tender swordfish steaks, lime, and pretzels. It's not only delicious, but gorgeous! - BBQ Lentil Sandwiches
Lentils take the place of ground beef in these easy and delicious hot sandwiches. They're like a Sloppy Joe sandwich, but without the meat! - Garbanzo Chile Soup
Garbanzo beans are rich and meaty. Combine them with vegetables and chiles and you have a really quick soup that's very satisfying. - Skillet Pork and Peppers
Pork tenderloin is a tender, flavorful, and low fat cut of meat that pairs beautifully with bell peppers in a sweet and sour sauce. - Tex Mex Chicken Pasta
The pesto that coats the pasta and chicken in this recipe is spiked with fresh cilantro, adding great flavor. - Gazpacho Salad
You can make this salad in about 10 minutes. The textures, colors and flavors are fresh and delicious. - Lemon Salmon Pasta
Fresh salmon and vegetables are flavored with lemon and pepper, served with tender pasta. - Tomato Barley Soup
This super easy soup uses ingredients you probably have on hand in your fridge and pantry. - Tex Mex Pork and Spinach Salad
Sauteed pork tenderloin slices are paired with spinach, corn and tomatoes in a cumin scented dressing. Yum. - Veggie and Fish Skillet
I love this one dish meal; it's beautiful, delicious and nutritious. - Nectarine Sole Skillet
Juicy, sweet nectarines pair with delicate fish fillets for a fabulous taste combination. You can substitute jarred mangoes, or fresh peaches if you can't find nectarines/ - Roughy en Papillote
Delicate orange roughy is baked with a creamy white sauce and vegetables, wrapped in parchment paper. This recipe is so easy, and special enough for company. - Honey Mustard Chicken Bake
Each serving of this meal provides more than 200% DV of Vitamin A, thanks to the tender butternut squash. Rosemary and garlic add flavor and spice. - Sweet and Sour Ground Beef
This skillet meal is packed full of fabulous flavor and nutrition. It's so colorful, you'll want to take a picture of it!
