It’s sweater weather, and you know what that means: Bring on the warm, satisfying comfort foods. But that giant bowl of fettuccine Alfredo always makes us feel a little too stuffed. So this winter, we’re swapping out diet-ruining fare for healthier dinners that warm us up without weighing us down. Here, 17 healthy cold weather recipes you'll love.
17 Healthy Cold-Weather Recipes That Won't Ruin Your Diet
It's possible, we promise
Published Nov 30, 2016
The Brick Kitchen
1. Roasted Eggplant Shakshuka
Kind of our ideal dinner. (And breakfast. And lunch. And brunch.)
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
2. Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash
The best dinners are served in (mostly) edible vessels.
Chef De Home
3. Roasted Tomatillo Chickpea Curry
Filling without being heavy.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
4. Zoodles With Tomato Sauce And Mozzarella
FYI, we’re never not craving zoodles.
Pinch of Yum
5. Winter Bliss Bowls
Colorful, nutritious and yes, blissful.
Live Eat Learn
6. Sweet Potato Fettuccine In Gorgonzola Sauce
Mmm, stinky cheese makes everything better.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
7. Slow-cooker Mediterranean Frittata
Set it and forget it. (And devour it.)
Cookie + Kate
8. No Noodle Pad Thai
We thought the noodles were the best part. We were wrong.
From a Chef's Kitchen
9. Thai Red Curry, Sweet Potato And Lentil Soup
Make this as spicy (or mild) as you please.
Alexandra's Kitchen
10. Sweet Potato Quesadillas With Radish Salsa
Do it for the radish salsa.
Green Valley Kitchen
11. Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stuffed With Quinoa And Spinach
Remember what we said about edible vessels?
Life Made Sweeter
12. One-pan Zucchini Noodle Skillet
Zoodles strike again.
Avocado Pesto
13. Creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup
Creamy, vegan and gluten-free. What more could you want?
I Breathe I'm Hungry
14. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts And Chorizo
Already thinking about our second helping.
The Healthy Foodie
15. Mongolian Beef With Cauliflower Rice
Thank goodness for cauliflower rice.
A Beautiful Plate
16. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms With Crispy Goat Cheese
How can a meatless meal taste this hearty?
Chelsea's Messy Apron
17. One-pan Sausage And Veggies
One pan means minimal cleanup—score.
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