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20 Healthy Recipes To Start The New Year

by Published: Dec 30, 2016 Updated: Jun 6, 2020

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As we roll into a new year, I know a lot of you (and myself) are planning on eating healthier.  December has been full of nothing but comfort food for so many of us, but it sure has been good!

 Today I’m sharing some of my favorite healthy recipes on the blog:  20 Healthy Recipes To Start The New Year.  Happy New Year!

A collage image of healthy recipes. Text is in center of image.

Portabella Mushroom and Spinach Subs

Overhead view of two mushroom and spinach subs.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Two wooden bowls of sweet potato and black bean chili by a striped napkin.

Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms

Overhead view of kale and mushrooms in a gray bowl beside a fork and napkin.

Linguine with Summer Veggies

Overhead view of vegetables over pasta on a blue plate with a fork.

Apple Spinach Salad with Sweet and Sour Poppy Seed Dressing

Pouring poppy seed dressing on a salad with spinach and apples in a white bowl.

Skinny Vegetable Frittata

Overhead view of a vegetable frittata in a cast iron skillet on a blue wooden surface.

Kale Soup

Overhead view of kale soup with beans and vegetables in a gray bowl.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

An Asian ground chicken mixture in lettuce wraps on a dark surface by a set of chopsticks.

Corn and Tomato Salad

Overhead closeup view of corn and tomato salad in a white bowl on a patterned napkin.

Tuna and Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Front closeup view of tuna stuffed zucchini boats on a dark surface.

Easy Minestrone Soup

Front closeup view of a white bowl of minestrone soup topped with grated Parmesan.

Roasted Rosemary Garlic Mushrooms

Overhead closeup view of roasted rosemary mushrooms on a baking sheet.

Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta

Overhead view of tomato and mozzarella pasta on a black plate with a fork beside a blue napkin.

Greek Cucumber Salad

Overhead view of Greek feta and cucumber salad in a glass bowl by a white towel.

Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad

Closeup view of tomato salad with avocado and basil in a white bowl.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Pouring a vinaigrette over a strawberry and spinach salad in a white bowl.

Summer Vegetable Pizza with a Cauliflower Crust

A pizza topped with sliced zucchini, mushrooms, onions and peppers baked in a cast iron skillet.

Sautéed Mushrooms

Overhead view of mushrooms sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro in a white ramekin.

Turkey Cabbage Patch Soup

A white bowl of soup with ground turkey, beans and cabbage on a green napkin.

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus

Overhead view of a bowl of hummus by a plate of tortilla chips and a kitchen towel.

And that’s a wrap!  Happy New Year!

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