20 Fall Dinners for Healthy Cholesterol
High cholesterol can be tricky to manage but this dinner can help make it easier! These simple recipes are high in fat and fiber, which can help lower your cholesterol. They also have delicious seasonal produce such as spaghetti squash, potatoes, beets and cabbage. Options like Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls or Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash make a delicious meal that everyone will love!
Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Leeks
Leeks are silky smooth when cooked in this sweet, savory mustard soup. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Kale & Chickpea Cereal Bowls
This veggie-heavy bowl is bursting with color and texture, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a delicious avocado dressing. It also provides more than 50% of your daily dose of fiber, the key to weight loss, energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking grain.
Anti-inflammatory Beet and Avocado Wrap
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Rich in fiber and monounsaturated fat, avocados are one of the best foods to eat to fight inflammation. Combined with beets, with their phytochemicals that fight inflammation, you’ll get a lunch that packs a healthy punch. The tahini-lemon mixture adds brightness and nutty flavor to the wrap.
Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
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This grain bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, except for the fried bowl. We topped it with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado along with a simple hummus dressing to drizzle on top.
Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms
Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and stick to pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for roasted mushrooms to reduce preparation time. Serve with a tossed salad.
Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken
Sesame noodles become a satisfying meal with fatty chicken and tons of vegetables in this quick, healthy dish.
Anti-Inflammatory Vegetable Packed Whole Grain Bowls
The farro provides a satisfying chew, while the green veggies soften slightly in the vinaigrette for a smooth texture. Beets contain phytochemicals called betalains, which can help fight inflammation in the body.
Southwestern Potato Stew
This delicious Southwestern-inspired dish may take a little time in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and hominy, it will satisfy your taste buds and keep you full for hours.
Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese
This sweet, savory chili comes together quickly thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Grinding some beans works as a quick thickener when your soup doesn’t have a long simmer. Cream cheese adds a final layer of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash
Quick and easy hashes are a great one-pot meal for those nights when getting dinner on the table quickly is a priority.
Bean & Barley Soup
This delicious soup tastes like it’s been simmering for hours, but it’s actually quick to throw together and freezes beautifully.
Brunswick cuisine
This classic Southern dish is as varied as the people who make it, but historically it has a fresh twist on smoked meats and vegetables. This veggie-filled version gets a delicious smoky flavor from a smoked turkey drumstick.
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Sauce
Swapping spaghetti squash for pasta is a great way to cut down on carbs and calories in this delicious vegan meal. Here, we’ve tossed squash in a simple fresh tomato soup. Jazz up the sauce with red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives and/or capers, if you like.
Chicken Ragout
This delicious ragout is an easy choice for dinner. Made with carrots, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes and flavored with rosemary and thyme, it is cooked in a slow cooker and served over wheat noodles.
Vegetable black bean soup
Packed with protein and fiber, this soup doesn’t need meat to satisfy you. Soaking and cooking the beans yourself, rather than opening a can, ensures that you will have the best flavor and texture. (And the slow cooker does most of the work!)
One Pot Lentils and Rice with Spinach
This delicious vegan dish gets its earthy flavor from cumin and brown rice. If you can handle more heat, try doubling the crushed red pepper for more flavor.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish together with two sides? It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
Tuna Casserole with Orzo, Eggplant & Feta
Tuna casserole is a timeless classic; this one includes eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek-inspired flavor.
Turkey & Brown Rice Chili
This delicious chili only takes 35 minutes to prepare. While it’s cooking, you’ll have time to toss a green salad as well as heat up some heavy bread to finish the meal.
Grilled Vegetables & Black Bean Tacos
These delicious vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weekdays. They are so delicious that no one will miss meat or milk.
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