7 healthier takes on favorite meals
Making nutritious eating choices doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good flavor. We’ve rounded up seven recipes that feature more nourishing takes on classics you know and love, like burgers, pizza, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
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- Form sirloin into patty, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or broil on baking sheet about 6 minutes per side (until 160°F).
- Sauté green beans in sesame oil with sesame seeds for 8 minutes.
- Serve burger on bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion with green beans on the side.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 467 Calories
- 15 g Total Fat
- 4 g Saturated Fat
- 228 mg Sodium
- 65 mg Cholesterol
- 48 g Total Carbs
- 11 g Fiber
- 6 g Sugars
- 34 g Protein
- 568 mg Potassium
If you want to go lower in carb or calories, skip the bun and wrap in the lettuce leaves. This will trim about 100 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates.
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- Preheat broiler.
- Top pitas with marinara sauce, pepperoni, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, cheese, and oregano.
- Broil on baking sheet for 8 minutes, until cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 314 Calories
- 8 g Total Fat
- 3 g Saturated Fat
- 583 mg Sodium
- 33 mg Cholesterol
- 46 g Total Carbs
- 8 g Fiber
- 7 g Sugars
- 18 g Protein
- 417 mg Potassium
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Preparation
- Toss all ingredients and serve.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 343 Calories
- 11 g Total Fat
- 1 g Saturated Fat
- 506 mg Sodium
- 54 mg Cholesterol
- 41 g Total Carbs
- 6 g Fiber
- 13 g Sugars
- 24 g Protein
- 1393 mg Potassium
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- Mix together chili and broccoli and microwave about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Top chili mixture with shredded cheese and crushed chips.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 390 Calories
- 13 g Total Fat
- 5 g Saturated Fat
- 590 mg Sodium
- 21 mg Cholesterol
- 47 g Total Carbs
- 17 g Fiber
- 6 g Sugars
- 25 g Protein
- 738 mg Potassium
Tip: Look for brands of chili with less than 500 mg sodium per serving.
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- Preheat boiler.
- Mist fish with cooking spray, season with salt and pepper, and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil fish for about 8 minutes (until internal temperature reaches 145°F).
- Cut cooked fish into strips. Mix salsa with corn.
- Serve cooked fish in tortillas topped with corn salsa, broccoli slaw, and avocado. Drizzle with lime juice.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 400 Calories
- 15 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 489 mg Sodium
- 65 mg Cholesterol
- 42 g Total Carbs
- 11 g Fiber
- 6 g Sugars
- 28 g Protein
- 981 mg Potassium
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat potatoes with olive oil. Mist a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and top with pork chop, broccoli, and potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake 30 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 160°F.
- Spread barbecue sauce on pork chop, and top potatoes and broccoli with grated cheddar. Return to oven and heat 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 461 Calories
- 15 g Total Fat
- 6 g Saturated Fat
- 432 mg Sodium
- 84 mg Cholesterol
- 49 g Total Carbs
- 7 g Fiber
- 8 g Sugars
- 29 g Protein
- 1081 mg Potassium
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- Scramble eggs in nonstick skillet.
- Smooth butter spread on English muffin and top with egg, cheese, spinach, and tomato slices.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 377 Calories
- 15 g Total Fat
- 8 g Saturated Fat
- 444 mg Sodium
- 192 mg Cholesterol
- 34 g Total Carbs
- 3 g Fiber
- 2 g Sugars
- 26 g Protein
- 70 mg Potassium
Tip: Enjoy the whole tomato to help complete a balanced meal.
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