20+ Heart-Healthy Comfort Foods That Still Hit the Spot

20+ Heart-Healthy Comfort Foods That Still Hit the Spot

Following a heart-healthy eating pattern does not mean that you have to miss your favorite comfort food. These heart -healthy recipes for dinner bring all the cozy atmosphere they love, with lower amounts of saturated fat and sodium. Regardless of whether you want a bowl with a hot soup, creamy pasta or hearty casserole, there are many options to get there. Try our chicken-saving casserole or our protein-rich pasta with peas for the ultimate satisfactory and calming meal.

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Pesto pasta with peas and tomatoes

Ali Redmond


Pasta is cooked next to frozen sweet peas and then thrown with juicy cherry tomatoes and basil pesto for a fresh, herbaceous finish. A scattering parmesan and pressing lemons give the perfect last note.

Chicken -Parmresan Course

We took the best parts of chicken farmesan-oey-gooy cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and lots of tomato sauce and turned them into a simply family-friendly casserole. We skip the chicken and instead loaded the top of the casserole with cheese and bread crumbs.

Protein noodles with peas

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Requisite -Stylist: Claire Spollen, food stylist: Chelsea carpenter


This stew pasta with peas is packed with herbal protein and a healthy dose of fiber. The chickpea noodles are cooked with lively green peas and thrown with fragrant basil and a rich pesto sauce for fresh taste in every bite. Nusfty Toasted Pine Nixs offer the perfect crunch and give depth and texture.

Pan chicken potpie

A cake crust bought in the shop, frozen vegetables and pre -cooked chicken simplify the preparation for this simple potpie. This healthy recipe for dinner is at its best.

Filled sweet potato with hummus dressing

Ali Redmond


This stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-gnute lunch for one!

Spicy jerk shrimp

Here is a garnish leaf -pan dinner that is perfectly roasted and caramelized! The pineapple in this recipe makes a sweet sauce that balances the heat of the Jamaican jerk.

The vegetable soup in the edge arch

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Requisite Stylist: Shell Royster


This lively and healthy soup recipe supports your well -being. It is filled with a variety of colorful vegetables such as tomatoes containing lycopine, a phytochemical that can help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Pan salmon with Orzo & Green Pea Pesto

Photographer: Rachel Marek, food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Requisite -Stylist: Gabriel Greco


This wonderful dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green Pea Pesto and Orzo pasta. Green Pea Pesto gives the traditional pesto a unique turn and gives your plate a touch of sweet, body and a lively green color.

Teriyaki chicken pan with broccoli

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren Mcanelly, Requisite -Stylist: Gabriel Greco


Whip this fast and simple Teriyaki chicken casserole in just one pan-is the perfect recipe for hectic week that will satisfy a lot.

Chicken -Fajita soup

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, food stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Requisite -Stylistin: Priscilla Montiel


The living, smoky aromas of traditional fajitas provide a delicious soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and can easily be adapted to your preferences. To pick up the heat, add a chopped Jalapeño to the vegetable mixture.

Crispy salmon rice shell

Ali Redmond


Thanks to a sweet and hearty teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice tray, delicate salmon pieces get a sweet and crispy coating. We love crispy cucumbers and creamy avocado as an pads, but we can add the vegetables they like best.

Braied lentils and kale with fried eggs

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Requisite Stylist: Shell Royster


These braised lentils are cooked with delicate kale and bathed in a fire -roasted tomato broth with an egg on the protein. We like how the soft, liquid egg yolk thinks the dish.

Chicken -saving soup

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Requisite -Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay


This dish combines the rich flavors of a traditional chicken parameter – younger chicken chicken, sharp marinara sauce and hearty parmesan cheese – with the warmth and comfort of a soup. It is a perfect dish for the cool days when you are familiar with something that is familiar with a funny, innovative turn!

Chole (chickpeas curry)

Andrew Scrivani


This tasteful chickpea curry comes together in just 20 minutes. Also called Chana Masala, it makes a soothing and delicious dinner.

Slow-Cooker buffalo-chicken chili

Jason Donnelly


If you like buffalo wings, you will love the flavors in this warm, hearty chilli, which is easy to come together in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps to cut the heat, but you could also use simple tense yogurt.

Caramelized broccolini and white beans

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Requisite -Stylist: Christine Keely

Broccolini takes on a smoky char from the cast iron pan before it is combined with white beans and aromatics in this hearty dish. A lively parsley and a hazelnut sauce end the dish with a light and nutty taste.

Chickpea noodles with mushrooms & kale

Greg Dupree

Loading your pasta with vegetables such as kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the food more satisfactory.

Instant -Topf -hicken soup with root vegetables and barley

Be sure to use bone-in-chicken-es improves the taste of the broth and the bones are easy to remove after cooking. This healthy chicken soup can be made in an instant pot or a pressure cooker.

Battle meat & potatoes pan

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Requisite Stylist: Natalie Ghazali


In this healthy mealing meal, cattle meat and potatoes are combined with colorful vegetables, including kale, tomatoes and peppers. Everything is cooked in a pan, the layers of taste builds up and at the same time reduces the number of dishes.

Vegetable and tofu soup

In this vegetarian soup, Tofu is marinated in Italian spices for up to four hours to get a tasteful and nutritious meal.

Roast chicken & sweet potato

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Requisite -Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


This low -calorie sheet metal meal combines chicken legs and sweet potatoes and quickly boils in a very hot oven. Serve with a autumn salad made of mixed green, cut apples and blue cheese.

Moroccan -inspired chicken & sweet potato soup

This recipe for healthy chicken soup gets Moroccan aroma of sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a hint of fiery Harissa.

Pan steak with mushroom sauce

This one-skating meal, which is on your table in just 25 minutes. The Pan drops combine with mushrooms, broth and granular mustard to produce a thick and delicious sauce.