Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Eating for a healthy heart is doable and delicious with these recipes. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, each recipe is low in sodium and saturated fat to support your cardiovascular health. From fruit-packed smoothies to easy sheet-pan meals and colorful salads, there are plenty of options to enjoy. Try recipes like our Roasted Sesame-Chile Cabbage Salad and our Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus to help keep your heart in good shape.
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Roasted Sesame-Chile Cabbage Salad
Tossed with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, this dish transforms simple cabbage into a vibrant side dish. The nutty richness of toasted sesame oil, the heat of chile flakes and a splash of rice vinegar combine to create the perfect balance of flavors.
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Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus
Chicken cutlets are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, roasting right alongside tender asparagus for an easy, well-balanced dinner. It’s a simple one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Carrot-Cucumber Salad
Carrot salads are refreshing, and this one—with cucumber, red onion and a zesty cilantro-chile vinaigrette—is sure to become a new favorite. It’s excellent served with grilled fish.
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Passion Fruit Oatmeal Cakes
These fiber-packed oatmeal cakes are bursting with tropical passion fruit flavor—a delightful balance of tangy, sweet and slightly floral notes that will instantly brighten your morning.
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Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These roasted sweet potatoes are pleasantly spiced with a subtle kick of heat from Aleppo pepper and smoked paprika. Serve these spiced potatoes as a side dish for roasted chicken or use them in a breakfast hash.
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No-Cook Chickpea, Beet & Quinoa Salad
This easy, no-cook chickpea salad comes together in minutes. Look for precooked beets in the produce section of the grocery store. With a bright lemony-garlic dressing, this salad is the perfect side to accompany grilled chicken or roasted salmon.
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Chai Energy Balls
These chai energy balls are the ultimate snack—packed with flavor, fiber and just the right amount of natural sweetness. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, these bite-size snacks deliver chai-like vibes in every bite.
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Sheet-Pan Salmon & Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Cooked entirely on one pan, this dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, all brought together with a zesty lemon-roasted garlic drizzle. It’s quick, flavorful and makes cleanup a breeze—perfect for busy evenings!
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Crispy Bubble Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are transformed into bite-size perfection with a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful middle. The secret? A light coating of potato starch, which guarantees maximum crispiness. Serve these bites with ketchup, spicy mayo or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Skillet Salmon with Orzo & Green Pea Pesto
This delightful one-pan dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green pea pesto and orzo pasta. Green pea pesto adds a unique twist to the traditional pesto, bringing a hint of sweetness, body and a vibrant green color to your plate.
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Carrot Cake Smoothie
With a mix of carrot juice, banana, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie captures all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a glass.
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Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream
This dairy- and lactose-free nice cream uses just four simple ingredients to create a tasty dessert. The chocolate-strawberry combination is perfectly balanced with ripe banana; a sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes the flavor to the next level.
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Veggie Fajitas
These veggie fajitas are packed with sweet bell pepper and red onion. Creamy avocado and warm tortillas complete the meal. The veggies alone make a great meal-prep recipe to have on hand.
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Honey-Mustard Salmon Bites
These honey-mustard salmon bites are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. Make them a main dish by serving over brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.
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Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries makes every sip refreshing and satisfying.
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Bhel Puri-Inspired Salad
This flavorful salad was inspired by bhel puri, a type of chaat (savory snack) served across India, and features puffed quinoa and lentils for extra protein and fiber.
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No-Bake Breakfast Cookies
Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep you feeling full, as well as healthy fats and plant-based protein for lasting energy.
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Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie
This refreshing tropical smoothie contains kiwi, banana, papaya, yogurt and ginger, which can all help with symptoms of bloating. Add pineapple to the mix and you’ve got a tropical-flavored beverage that tastes great and can help you tame that over-full feeling.
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Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl. We love crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado as toppings, but feel free to add whatever veggies you like best.
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Braised Lentils & Kale with Fried Eggs
These braised lentils are cooked with tender kale and bathed in a fire-roasted tomato broth with an egg on top to pack in the protein. We like how the soft, runny yolk coats the dish.
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Berry-Green Tea Smoothie
This vibrant smoothie combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink. It’s perfect for starting your day or as a post-workout recovery drink.
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Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli
Whip up this quick and easy teriyaki chicken casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd.
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Slow-Cooker Oatmeal
Here’s an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency.
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Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake
This protein shake made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter is a protein powerhouse. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet
This creamy chicken skillet comes together in just 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner packed with savory garlic flavor. Tender zucchini and juicy chicken cutlets are coated in a silky pan sauce made with shallot, broth and half-and-half. Serve it with whole grains or crusty bread to soak up every bit of the sauce.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado create a delicious contrast in this easy salad. Tossed with a zesty lemon-shallot vinaigrette, this salad is bright, tangy and perfectly balanced. It’s best served right away, as the cucumbers tend to release water over time, which can dilute the vinaigrette.
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Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil
Roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, cabbage and white beans are tossed together with a bright basil dressing in this healthy main dish salad.
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