Healthy Whole-Food Recipes: Easy, Nutritious Meals

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Healthy Whole-Food Recipes

24 simple recipes built around vegetables, fruit, beans, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, each with estimated nutrition, a servings scaler and a print button.

Nutrition estimates from USDA FoodData Central · Photos from Unsplash

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Overnight Oats with Berries and ChiaVanilla Berry Chia PuddingSpinach and Tomato Egg ScrambleGreek Yogurt Berry ParfaitWhole-Grain Avocado Toast with TomatoHearty Lentil Vegetable SoupMediterranean Quinoa Chickpea SaladBlack Bean Burrito BowlRainbow Hummus Veggie WrapLemon Tahini Kale Chickpea SaladSheet-Pan Salmon with Broccoli and Sweet PotatoChickpea and Spinach Coconut CurryGinger Tofu Vegetable Stir-FryThree-Bean Vegetable ChiliRoasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean BowlLemon Herb Chicken with Brown Rice and GreensClassic Hummus with Crunchy VegetablesCrispy Spiced Roasted ChickpeasFresh Lime GuacamoleNo-Sugar-Added Nut and Seed Trail MixBerry and Citrus Frozen Yogurt BarkCinnamon Walnut Baked ApplesDark Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesMixed Berry Oat Crumble

🥡 Cooking for the week? Many of these recipes keep well. See our healthy meal prep guide for beginners for a simple plan and USDA storage times. Looking for ideas by meal? Try our healthy breakfast ideas, healthy snacks and eating healthy on a budget guides.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment.

About these recipes

Diet tags: vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free tags are based on the ingredients listed. Check labels on packaged foods such as oats, tamari, broth and chocolate. “High-protein” means at least 20 g of protein per serving, and “high-fiber” means at least 6 g of fiber per serving (about 20% of the Daily Value). “Anti-inflammatory” marks recipes built on foods common in Mediterranean-style eating patterns, such as vegetables, legumes, olive oil, nuts, fish and spices. It describes the eating pattern and isn’t a treatment claim.
Nutrition: values are per-serving estimates calculated from USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy data for each ingredient.
Photos: free-to-use images from Unsplash, credited on each recipe. Serving styles in photos may differ slightly from the recipe.

Find the foods behind these recipes in our Healthy Foods guides, compare options with the Healthy Swaps Finder, or track servings with the Daily Whole-Food Checklist.

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Recipes are for general healthy eating and are not medical advice. Nutrition values are estimates. If you have allergies, kidney disease, diabetes or another condition, or are pregnant, check with your clinician or a registered dietitian. See our medical disclaimer.