Popsugar Health & Fitness Healthy Dinners Best Recipes For Weight Loss Make Weight Loss Part of Your Diet With These 110 Healthy Recipes 21 May 2020 by Lauren Harano Image Source: Cookie and Kate Losing weight can be accomplished by following a healthy diet and being active. Having a healthy diet includes eating nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables, protein, starch, and dairy. In order to stay on track, we compiled a comprehensive list of easy recipes that can help aid weight loss by providing your body with the nutrition it needs. With everything from low-calorie pasta dishes to tasty vegan desserts and even Jennifer Aniston's favourite quinoa salad, these recipes will fill you up without weighing you down. Get your daily intake of good-for-you-foods now, and enjoy a well-balanced diet all week long. Whether you're in need of quick meal ideas that are healthy, or you're looking for that hit-the-spot treat that's low in calories, there's something on this list for everyone. So pass your plate, and enjoy! — With Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Hedy Phillips, Hajar Larbah, Jenny Sugar, and Amanda Prahl Related: If Baking Is a Stress Reliever For You, Try These 56 Healthy and Scrumptious Recipes 1 Apple Cabbage Detox Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar For a lightened-up take on classic coleslaw, whip up this detox salad. Apples marry with the dynamic duo of red and Savoy cabbage, combining for a fibre-filled meal that aids in digestion. The addition of fennel seeds adds to the fibre factor, plus a kick of cayenne boosts your metabolism. Get the recipe: apple cabbage detox salad 1 / 48 2 Baked Salmon Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Throw everything onto a sheet pan to cook this dish, and serve it with a side of couscous or brown rice. Get the recipe: baked salmon 2 / 48 3 Farro Kale Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr This hearty salad goes well with a nice cut of lean chicken and cup of fruit. Get the recipe: farro kale salad 3 / 48 4 Indian Chicken Skillet Image Source: Slow Cooker Gourmet This dish is perfect for meal prep — it all comes together in one pan and can be separated out for work lunches. Best of all? It's just eight grams of carbs per serving. Get the recipe: Indian chicken skillet 4 / 48 5 Sheet-Pan Fajitas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Erin Cullum So tasty and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve the filling with low-carb tortillas or cauliflower rice. Get the recipe: sheet-pan fajitas 5 / 48 6 Asian Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Drizzle this salad with some olive oil and serve it with a side of grains. Get the recipe: Asian chicken salad 6 / 48 7 Chinese Chicken Edamame Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Most of the carbs in this dish come from the dressing — swap it out for a lower-carb option, and you've got a great healthy salad. Get the recipe: Chinese chicken edamame salad 7 / 48 8 Bento Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts This salad has everything you need except a grain, but we recommend brown rice. Get the recipe: bento salad 8 / 48 9 Healthier Cobb Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Loaded with oversize portions of bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and fatty dressing, you can easily eat half your recommended calories for the day in one sitting. Opt for this healthier 375-calorie Cobb salad that still hits all the notes you love about the classic. Get the recipe: healthier cobb salad 9 / 48 10 Watermelon Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This refreshing salad can be served with a grain of your choice. Get the recipe: watermelon salad 10 / 48 11 Sesame Ginger Kale Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy This salad just needs a dash of protein to be your entire meal! Get the recipe: sesame ginger kale salad 11 / 48 12 Taco Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar The homemade coriander-lime dressing gives this taco salad a fresh and zesty flavour. The layered ingredients also offer 20 grams of both protein and fibre. Prep this salad in advance and store in your fridge for a ready-to-go meal. Get the recipe: taco salad 12 / 48 13 Veggie and Hummus Sandwich Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you're tired of vegan-friendly sandwiches that don't satisfy, prepare to build the best veggie sandwich ever. Hummus and avocado provide the fibre and protein you need to stay fuelled, and layers of tasty veggies offer crunch, flavour, and important nutrients your body needs. Get the recipe: veggie and hummus sandwich 13 / 48 14 Kale Sesame Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy A side of whole-wheat bread to help you get these greens onto your fork is the perfect addition to this salad. Get the recipe: kale sesame chicken salad 14 / 48 15 Cucumber, Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Try crumbling hard-boiled eggs over this salad and serving it over a bed of brown rice. Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, corn, tomato, and avocado salad 15 / 48 16 Pesto Pasta Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Katie Sweeney Throw some grilled chicken or tofu on top of this pasta salad for a complete meal. Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad 16 / 48 17 Lemon-Pepper Chicken Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts Serve this flavourful roasted chicken with a side of green vegetables or a salad. Get the recipe: lemon-pepper chicken 17 / 48 18 Warm Artichoke and Mushroom Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem Serve this salad with some lean chicken and wild rice. Get the recipe: warm artichoke and mushroom salad 18 / 48 19 Cod With Asparagus Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem The juice from this dish will soak right into whatever grains you serve it with to create a comforting meal on a cold day. Get the recipe: cod with asparagus 19 / 48 20 Raw Gorilla Wraps Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Give your cold-cut sandwich routine a rest and opt for this creative lunch instead. These fresh, raw, and fast wraps feature a unique filling: ground walnuts, seasoned with tamari, cumin, and other spices, and topped with your favourite salsa. It's a great alternative if you're watching your carb intake. Get the recipe: raw gorilla wraps 20 / 48 21 Jennifer Aniston's Favourite Quinoa Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar It's high in fibre, iron, and vitamin C, so you can see all the healthy reasons actress Jennifer Aniston loves this simple quinoa salad. Think of it as a bulked-up tabbouleh, since detoxifying parsley lays the base of the greens, while a scoop of quinoa and diced avocado provide over 60 percent of your daily recommended fibre. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for a brighter flavour and even more detoxifying power. Get the recipe: Jennifer Aniston's favourite quinoa salad 21 / 48 22 Thai Peanut Soba Noodles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Craving pasta? Make this Thai-inspired soba noodle salad and you'll enjoy a protein-rich and fibre-full lunch. Get the recipe: Thai peanut soba noodles 22 / 48 23 Not-Tuna Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jaime Young Spruce up your usual salad and make this this protein-rich not-tuna salad fortified with an entire can of garbanzo beans. The pecans and apple pieces add fibre while giving this dish a crisp, fresh flavour. Get the recipe: not-tuna salad 23 / 48 24 Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Made with spices like cumin and cayenne to give your metabolism a kick, this Mexican tempeh quinoa salad offers the zesty, fresh flavour you're craving, and the tempeh offers a low-fat protein. Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh quinoa salad 24 / 48 25 Goop's Mustard Lentils Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Naturally gluten-free and full of fibre, these tiny legumes are a healthy pantry staple you should always have on hand — and they're absolutely delicious in this lentil salad from Goop. Tangy and clean, this recipe makes for a light yet filling meal and even better leftovers; the longer this salad sits in the fridge, the better it tastes. Get the recipe: Goop's mustard lentils 25 / 48 26 Veggie Burrito Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Offering nearly 22 grams of protein and 43 percent of your daily recommended fibre, this oh-so-easy recipe satisfies hunger as it supports your weight-loss goals. Assemble all your ingredients tonight, and pack it all up for an easy lunch at work tomorrow. Get the recipe: veggie burrito bowl 26 / 48 27 Chirashi Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This light, refreshing meal is perfect for any day! Try this chirashi bowl, made with fresh vegetables, brown rice, and sushi-grade tuna, the next time you're hankering for takeout sushi. Get the recipe: chirashi bowl 27 / 48 28 Turmeric-Spiced Mushroom Pilaf Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Tasty turmeric-spiced mushroom pilaf is a debloating recipe that's comforting on a cold afternoon. Get the recipe: turmeric-spiced mushroom pilaf 28 / 48 29 Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Whatever protein and grain you're in the mood for will pair perfectly with this bright, summery salad. Get the recipe: watermelon, feta, and arugula salad 29 / 48 30 Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Top a slice of whole-wheat bread with this delicious chicken salad for a satisfying lunch. Get the recipe: chicken salad 30 / 48 31 Chinese Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Colourful, crispy, and packed with nutrition, this Asian chicken salad is a much healthier alternative to ordering out at a restaurant. It tastes amazing, so you won't feel like you're missing out! Get the recipe: Chinese chicken salad 31 / 48 32 Flat-Belly Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar To keep this salad super healthy, add some grilled chicken on top and just a touch of wild rice. Get the recipe: flat-belly salad 32 / 48 33 Grilled Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nancy Einhart Swapping out the herb sherry vinaigrette for a lower-carb dressing will make this healthy salad even more virtuous. Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad 33 / 48 34 Buffalo Chicken Wings Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Susannah Chen These chicken wings are just as good, if not better, than what you'd find in a restaurant, but they don't have any carby breading weighing them down. Get the recipe: buffalo chicken wings 34 / 48 35 Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Add some tofu or chicken to this salad for a balanced meal. Get the recipe: Mediterranean quinoa salad 35 / 48 36 Thai Beef Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Throw some avocado on top of this protein-packed salad and you're all set. Get the recipe: Thai beef salad 36 / 48 37 Avocado Chicken Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr You can have whole grains on a low-carb diet, but for even fewer carbs, eat the salad with a fork or serve it in a lettuce wrap. Get the recipe: avocado chicken salad 37 / 48 38 Burrito Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Build this burrito bowl starting with brown rice, and top it with avocado. Get the recipe: burrito bowl 38 / 48 39 Spiced Carrot Soup Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Have a slice of whole-wheat toast with this soup to soak up all the tahini goodness. Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup 39 / 48 40 Quinoa Cabbage Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy You can either toss some chicken into this salad or serve it on the side. Get the recipe: quinoa cabbage salad 40 / 48 41 Chickpea Avocado Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Serve this on whole-wheat bread or an English muffin and have some scrambled eggs on the side for a filling breakfast. Get the recipe: chickpea avocado salad 41 / 48 42 Tomato Lentil Soup Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jaime Young Serve this delicious soup with a side salad that has lots of veggies and is topped with lean chicken and olive oil and vinegar. Get the recipe: tomato lentil soup 42 / 48 43 Kale Caesar Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy This Caesar salad can be topped with your protein of choice and served with a grain like couscous for balance. Get the recipe: kale Caesar salad 43 / 48 44 Banana Steel-Cut Oatmeal Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Give your morning a fruity wake-up call with this yummy slow-cooker oatmeal. Get the recipe: banana steel-cut oatmeal 44 / 48 45 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar and POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah If you love pumpkin pie but don't love the carbs, these grain-free cookies are the perfect choice. Even better? They're totally vegan. Get the recipe: gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies 45 / 48 46 Yoghurt-Filled Cantaloupe Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr For a refreshing breakfast, try this yoghurt-filled cantaloupe with a slice of whole-wheat toast. Get the recipe: yoghurt-filled cantaloupe 46 / 48 47 Keto Caramel Pecan Cookies Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah These caramel pecan cookies taste just like pecan pie — and with ingredients like almond flour and xantham gum, they're far more virtuous. Get the recipe: keto caramel pecan cookies 47 / 48 Pin It! 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