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16 Dinner Recipes to Help Kick Inflammation to the Curb

seared ahi tuna poke salad recipe

Here’s why we love the anti-inflammatory diet—it’s packed with delicious and nutritious ingredients, can easily be incorporated into your daily life and doesn’t require giving up pasta. And even if you don’t suffer from an inflammatory health condition like arthritis or psoriasis, loading up on veggies, lean protein and whole grains is still going to make you feel pretty damn good. Here, 16 mouthwatering, inflammation-fighting recipes to whip up for dinner.

clean eating chickpea curry
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell 

1.

Chickpea and Vegetable Curry

Cruciferous veggies are full of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals.

anti inflammatory white turkey chili recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

2.

White Turkey Chili with Avocado 

Cutting back on red meat doesn’t have to mean missing out on chili night.

chicken and snap pea stir fry recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

3.

Chicken and Snap Pea Stir-Fry 

So much better for you than greasy takeout.

anti inflammatory greek turkey burgers
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

4.

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Lighter (and more flavorful) than a traditional burger.

ratatouille recipe
Erin McDowell

5.

Ratatouille

Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant.

seared ahi tuna poke salad recipe
Half Baked Harvest

6.

Seared Ahi Tuna Poke Salad with Hula Ginger Vinaigrette 

This fatty fish is a great source of inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids.

balsamic chicken brussels sprouts cranberries and pumpkin seeds recipe
Averie Cooks

7.

Balsamic Chicken, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds 

Cruciferous veggies win again.

anti inflammatory pineapple fried rice recipe
Damn Delicious

8.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple contains bromelain, a powerful enzyme that can help the body fight inflammation.

sesame ginger salmon in parchment
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

9.

Baked Sesame-Ginger Salmon in Parchment 

Studies suggest that this warming spice can help reduce inflammation. Experience suggests that it’s perfect on fish.

roast chicken with turmeric and fennel recipe
The Mediterranean Dish

10.

Roast Chicken with Turmeric and Fennel

This golden, anti-inflammatory spice adds vibrant color and a peppery kick.

anti inflammatory one pan egg dinner recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

11.

One-Pan Eggs with Asparagus and Tomatoes

For this sheet pan dish, opt for organic eggs—they’re higher in omega-3 fatty acids.

sweet potato bulgur citrus salad recipe
The Full Helping

12.

Sweet Potato Bulgur Citrus Salad

Whole grains have more fiber, which has been proven to reduce levels of inflammation markers in the blood.

ginger miso noodles with avocado and cucumber
Flourishing Foodie

13.

Ginger Miso Noodles with Avocado and Cucumber

This antioxidant-rich green fruit is one mean, inflammation-fighting machine.

carrot ginger and turmeric soup recipe
Lauren Caris Cooks

14.

Warming Carrot, Ginger and Turmeric Soup

Slurping encouraged.

one pan salmon and potatoes recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

15.

One-Pan Roasted Salmon with Potatoes and Romaine 

Making your main and sides on the same sheet means fewer dishes after dinner.

anti inflammatory sweet potato stuffed peppers recipe
Primavera Kitchen

16.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers 

Bell peppers are chock-full of vitamin C and antioxidants that fight inflammation.


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Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, travel, family, culture and...