These Are The Healthy Recipes That Won 2015 (2024)

Here's what our editors and readers loved this year.

by Melissa JamesonBuzzFeed Staff
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We recently asked BuzzFeed Life’s editors, writers, and readers to share the favorite healthy recipe they made this past year. Here’s what they said.

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1. Sweet Potato Pad Thai

"This was my first time cooking sweet potato noodles. (And admittedly, I totally overcooked them and they turned to mush.) But all of the other good things in this — plus that ridiculously easy Pad Thai sauce — made it the best mush ever. —Rachel Christensen

Recipe here.

2. Quinoa, Feta, and Spinach-Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

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simplyrealhealth.com

"These were one of my summer staples. They're so easy to put together and super versatile. To make them more filling, I've swapped the quinoa for brown rice and added ground turkey." —Melissa Harrison

Recipe here.

3. Apple & Kale Salad with Creamy Garlic Dijon Dressing

"I love this dressing. You can quickly throw it together in a food processor, it's incredibly rich, and it makes even the chewiest kale irresistible." —Natalie Brown

Recipe here.

4. Whipped Banana Oatmeal with Ground Flax

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Christine Byrne / BuzzFeed

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"This recipe is great because you can peel and freeze bananas when they're super ripe and about to rot, and then just have them on hand all the time. As you cook the sliced banana in the oatmeal, it dissolves and not only makes the oats perfectly sweet but also makes them fluffy and more voluminous, which feels really satisfying." —Christine Byrne

Recipe here.

5. Green Lentil Soup With Curried Brown Butter

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101cookbooks.com

"I can never believe how packed with flavor this soup is. It's also super duper inexpensive to make." —Rachel Christensen

Recipe here.

6. Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach & Goat Cheese

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"I am OBSESSED with this recipe, no exaggeration. It made me change my mind about spaghetti squash "pastas" — which I previously thought were an abomination — because it's so damn delicious and easy." —Anna Borges

Recipe here.

7. Tomato & Sausage Soup

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food52.com

"This is such an easy soup to throw together. I usually just use 1 tbsp of fat in it, and sometimes use regular Italian sausage instead of chicken (though it's higher in fat that way). It's a quick, easy, warm recipe that I can eat for a few days." —Natalie Brown

Recipe here.

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8. Spinach, Egg & Rice Bowl

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budgetbytes.com

"I make this spinach, egg, and rice bowl for breakfast fairly regularly, although I add some broccoli to bulk it up a little more. Healthy, filling, and cheap." —unituna

Recipe here.

9. Baked Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce

"Absolutely delicious, and full of protein and omega 3’s. I usually pair it with snap peas and it makes for a filling and nutritious dinner." —Gabrielle S.

Recipe here.

10. Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Pops

"These blueberry cheesecake popsicles made with cottage cheese are a great snack for a protein pick-me-up, plus there's no added sugar. Just pureed blueberries!" —Erin Plunkett, Facebook

Recipe here.

11. Chicken, Bean & Spinach Soup

"Cost-effective, freezer-friendly, and perfect for those trying to keep both their figure and bank account in check." —Zoraya Smalley, Facebook

Recipe here.

12. Nicoise Salad

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theviewfromgreatisland.com

"Low-fat tuna, roasted potatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette. Super good, super healthy, and really fun to make. Great for a summer backyard lunch." —Chloe

Recipe here.

13. Easy Chocolate Tofu Mousse

"Fully vegan and full of protein." —Erika & Gabrielle

Video here.

14. Spicy Sriracha Lime Chicken Zoodle Soup

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peasandcrayons.com

"I just toss in whatever leftover veggies I have in the fridge!" —Jenn

Recipe here.

15. Portobello Pizzas

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light-travels.co

"The portobello cap makes a nice, meaty base. Top it with some Parmesan cheese and fresh basil and you’ve got yourself some incredible, nutritious little pizza pies." —Carly

Recipe here.

16. Banana Ice Cream

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Lauren Zaser / BuzzFeed

"You literally just freeze chopped bananas, then blend them in a food processor until they're smooth. It's so simple and tastes as great as actual ice cream — minus the added sugar and preservatives." —GoldenZ

Instructions (for a version that also adds a bit of Nutella) here.

17. Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup

"I make this curried yellow split pea soup at least twice a month. It's vegan, full of protein and fiber, and SO incredibly good." —Sarah Schutz, Facebook

Recipe here.

18. Two-Ingredient Pancakes

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thekitchn.com

"They’re easy, delicious, and all that’s in them is bananas and eggs. They’re perfect for Sunday mornings." —Shealianne

Recipe here.

19. Spaghetti With Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese

"This stuff is amazing." —Daydreaming Dragonfly

Recipe here.

20. Sesame Brown Rice Noodle Salad

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yummybeet.com

"Packable, pretty, vegan, and gluten-free. And, it has smoked tofu which is addictive AF." —Allison Day, Facebook

Recipe here.

21. Couscous With Caramelized Figs & Lemon Yogurt

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haapsandbarley.com!COUSCOUS-WITH-CARAMELIZED-FIGS-LEMON-YOGURT

—Amanda Marie, Facebook

Recipe here.

22. Greek Cucumber Noodles with Tomatoes, Olives & Avocado

Kreestm

Recipe here.

23. Slow Cooker Chicken Posole

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lovebakesgoodcakes.com

"Much better than your everyday chicken soup." –Freefalling

Recipe here.

24. Mini Blueberry & Chocolate Tart

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cleancheatrepeat.wordpress.com

"Vegan and gluten-free, with no refined sugar." –Cathy926

Recipe here.

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FAQs

What is the healthiest meal you can make? ›

30 healthy dinners you can cook in 30 minutes or less
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What are the three basic guidelines for adapting recipes to make them healthier? ›

Modifying recipes is one strategy to improving health. Recipes can be modified to include more fruit and vegetables, contain more fibre, and /or contain less fat, free sugars or salt.

How can menus and recipes be more healthful? ›

17 healthy cooking tips
  1. Cook at home. ...
  2. Cook with basic ingredients. ...
  3. Avoid cooking at high temperatures. ...
  4. Avoid deep frying. ...
  5. Use low-fat cooking methods like boiling or steaming. ...
  6. Measure your ingredients accurately. ...
  7. Avoid cooking meat or fish to well-done or browned. ...
  8. Minimize added sugars and sweeteners.

What is the best meal for everyday? ›

What foods are healthy to eat every day? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 , each day you should aim to eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and foods containing protein (either plant-based or from lean meats or fish).

What is the healthiest meal for losing weight? ›

Great Food Combos for Losing Weight
  • Power Pairs. 1/15. ...
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  • Bean and Vegetable Soup. 6/15. ...
  • Steak and Broccoli. 7/15. ...
  • Green Tea and Lemon. 8/15.
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How to get healthier? ›

Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. Break this up into three 10-minute sessions when pressed for time. Healthy movement may include walking, sports, dancing, yoga, running or other activities you enjoy. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

What should you eat on a balanced diet? ›

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day) base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta. have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks) eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.

What are 3 ways to eat healthy? ›

Top 5 tips from the experts
  • Prepare most of your meals at home using whole or minimally processed foods. ...
  • Make an eating plan each week – this is the key to fast, easy meal preparation. ...
  • Choose recipes with plenty of vegetables and fruit. ...
  • Avoid sugary drinks and instead drink water. ...
  • Eat smaller meals more often.

What is the best breakfast you can have? ›

The healthiest breakfast foods include a protein, healthy fat and source of carbohydrates, according to Smolen. For a healthy breakfast, consider eating foods like oatmeal with nut butter, avocado toast with an egg, chia seed pudding or a greek yogurt parfait with nuts and berries.

What is the best food for dinner in USA? ›

american dinner
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What meal to eat the most? ›

Even if you can't eat an early dinner, you should try to make breakfast and lunch your biggest meals of the day and dinner your smallest. If you're used to eating a small lunch and a big dinner, then switch the order. You can make your dinner a meal that's heavy on vegetables to lighten it up.

What is the healthiest way to cook meat? ›

Grilling, roasting, baking, broiling, steaming, press cooking and slow cooking are some of the healthiest ways to cook meat. And yes, you should avoid deep-frying it. “Avoid marinades and sauces that are high in sugar and sodium,” she adds.

What is a one dish meal? ›

One-dish literally means just one pot. And one cooking dish means very little clean up during and after the meal. Saving time on clean up frees even more time to spend as you wish.

What is the best source of protein? ›

Protein foods
  • lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork, kangaroo.
  • poultry – chicken, turkey, duck, emu, goose, bush birds.
  • fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, clams.
  • eggs.
  • dairy products – milk, yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt), cheese (especially cottage cheese)

What is the healthiest cooked food in the world? ›

The 10 Healthiest Cuisines in the World
  • South Mediterranean (Italian and Greek) ...
  • Korean. ...
  • Ethiopian. ...
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  • Vietnamese. ...
  • Lebanese. ...
  • Thai. Thai cuisine is typically low in saturated fat and is cooked with lean meats. ...
  • Spanish. This cuisine includes a lot of dried fruits and nuts, which are high in fiber content.
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What should I eat for dinner to lose belly fat? ›

11 foods that fight visceral belly fat include:
  • Whole grains.
  • Non-starchy vegetables.
  • Fruits such as berries, apples, pears, avocados.
  • Olive oil.
  • Beans.
  • Legumes.
  • Nuts.
  • Seeds.

What is scientifically the best meal? ›

Mediterranean diet

It emphasizes foods that were commonly eaten around the Mediterranean region during the 20th century and earlier. As such, it includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes, dairy products, and extra virgin olive oil.

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