Eat Your Greens with These 10 Tasty Recipes
Do you find it difficult to eat your greens? Even though I love vegetables, I’ll be the first to admit that eating them is sometimes easier said than done. Green veggies don’t usually scream “comfort food,” and let’s be honest — it’s comfort food we all crave.
But with these 10 recipes, you don’t have to sacrifice deliciousness in the name of eating healthy! Each recipe is packed with greens — from broccoli and spinach to peas and asparagus — but is also hearty, homey and deeply satisfying. You’ll never eat your greens the same way again!
ASIAN-STYLE PROTEIN POWER BOWLS
Broccoli and peas bring tons of greens + fiber to these Asian-Style Protein Power Bowls. Edamame (also green, obviously) contains a whopping 17 grams of protein per cup. Combine all of this into one dish, and you can understand why “protein power bowl” is an apt name!
EASY SPINACH PESTO SPAGHETTI
Freshness and decadence combine to create this perfect plant-based pasta dish: Easy Spinach Pesto Spaghetti. For a deliciously simple yet healthy dinner, you can’t go wrong! We served the spaghetti with roasted broccoli and topped it with peas. It’s vegan as is, but top with a bit of shredded cheese if desired.
SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO DRESSING
When you’ve had a long day and you can’t even think about cooking, this Southwestern Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing is just what you need. It’s incredibly easy to throw together, it’s packed with herby flavors, it’s tossed with the most delectable bean/corn salsa and it’s honestly downright refreshing.
SPRING GREEN RICE WITH PEAS
If something is green, do you automatically assume it’s healthy? Well with this dish, you’re RIGHT! Brown rice combines with a luscious, light, herbaceous sauce to create the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring cilantro, lime, poblano and a touch of coconut milk, this Spring Green Rice with Peas goes great paired with either Mexican or Thai food — or, heck, eat it on its own and call it a day.
GREEN VEGGIE LASAGNA WITH SPINACH PESTO
How to make a lasagna as healthy as possible? Stuff it with greens! This recipe does just that, “sneaking” cups of spinach into the basil-laden pesto. Broccoli and peas, along with sautéed mushrooms and onions, bring this flavorful lasagna together. So skip the guilt and dig in!
BROCCOLI & WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP WITH AIR FRIED CHICKPEA CROUTONS
It’s broccoli cheese soup, so you better believe there’s tons of broccoli in this dish. However, it’s also loaded with plenty of carrots, onions and garlic, too! The soup seems pretty decadent, but it’s hard to feel too guilty when you know you’re eating a bowlful of veggies.
CREAMY SPINACH PASTA WITH CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Pasta topped with Brussels sprouts? Don’t knock it until you try it! The sprouts simply make the pasta a bit more earthy and add a satisfying crunch. Plus, the more vegetables included means the healthier the dish, right? Give this Creamy Spinach Pasta with Crispy Brussels Sprouts a try, and I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
BROCCOLI, SPINACH & CHEDDAR RICE PIE
Dishes like this Broccoli, Spinach & Cheddar Rice Pie tick all the best boxes. Comforting carbs? Check. Rich, gooey cheese? Check. Plenty of healthy greens? Check and check. And when it takes less than 45 minutes from start to finish to throw together, you know it’s going to be a keeper.
PEA PESTO PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PINE NUTS
With this pasta dish, peas, Pesto Genovese and a few other ingredients combine for a super interesting sauce that will straight up punch you in the mouth with flavor. The dish is topped with roasted asparagus, and we even chose a pasta made from edamame + mung beans (seriously, try it)!
CHILLED ASIAN SALAD WITH EDAMAME NOODLES
Prepare for one of the easiest weeknight dinners you’ve ever made! This recipe contains a whopping SIX green ingredients: broccoli, spinach, edamame, green beans, Napa cabbage and green onions. It’s also tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing and comes together in about 30 minutes or less.
