34 Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes That Don't Taste Like Diet Food

• Turkey Meatball Gyro

  
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  ​Protect your ticker while enjoying a delicious meal.​

• Grilled Pork Chops with Plum and Bok Choy

  
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  Go Greek with this easy dinner idea.Get the recipe.

• Seared Tilapia with Spiralized Zucchini

  
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  Juicy plums lend sweetness to this savory supper. Get the recipe.

• Baked Chicken Cutlets with Pineapple Rice

  
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  This easy and delicious fish dish deserves a spot in your regular dinner rotation.Get the recipe.

• Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs

  
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  Typical chicken gets a boost from Asian-inspired ingredients like ginger and cilantro.Get the recipe.

• Steak and Snow Pea Salad with Oranges and Edamame

  
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  To make this dish vegan, substitute pieces of zucchini, summer squash, and red onion for the chicken and 2 tablespoons olive oil for the yogurt, tossing all the vegetables in the marinade before grilling. Omit the feta.Get the recipe.

• Cumin-Spiced Lamb with Carrot and Radish Salad

  
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  A delicious 20-minute meal you'll feel great about eating.Get the recipe.

• Pesto Salmon Burgers with Asparagus and Tomato Salad

  
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  To make strips, angle the carrot on the cutting board and use a vegetable peeler to shave ribbons from top to bottom. Rotate every few peels.Get the recipe.

• Herbed Pork Medallions

  
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  You can make this dish ahead of time! Form patties and freeze for up to 1 month. Cook from frozen at 425 degrees F until warm and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.Get the recipe.

• Tarragon-Citrus–Crusted Salmon

  
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  Rosemary and parsley flavor this heart-healthy meal of roasted pork tenderloin and veggies.Get the recipe.

• Scallops with Lemon

  
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  Baked and not fried, panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) gives this salmon a delicious crispy coating.Get the recipe.

• Tuscan Bass with Squash and Beans

  
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  Velvety sea scallops are delectable on their own, but this recipe takes them to another level: The succulent seafood is sautéed in a rich, butter-based sauce made with garlic and lemon zest.Get the recipe.

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

  
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  No sides are needed for this filling and colorful fish dish, with striped bass atop a mix of cannellini beans, tomato sauce, rosemary, onion, squash and garlic.Get the recipe.

• Halibut with Spinach, Oranges and Olives

  
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  Traditional stir-fry may be low in fat, but it's also laden with sodium. Lighten things up with this version, which uses a zesty blend of apricot jam, fresh ginger, vinegar and red pepper flakes.Get the recipe.

• Seared Pork Chops with Lentil and Apple Salad

  
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  Since it's packed with protein and under 300 calories, it's hard to find a recipe that's more filling or healthy.Get the recipe.

• Steak with Lentil and Grapefruit Salad

  
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  This new twist on the classic combination of pork chops and apples comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a hearty and healthy weeknight meal!Get the recipe.

• Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

  
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  Prep this salad 2 days in advance and store in the fridge.Get the recipe.

• Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa

  
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  These quick chicken pitas are easy and healthy.Get the recipe.

• Sweet and Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple and Peppers

  
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  Avocado is packed with monounsaturated fats that help reduce inflammation and will help you feel fuller longer. Even better, this dish comes out to less than $2 per serving. Get the recipe.

• Kale and Romaine Chicken Caesar Salad

  
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  Have leftovers? Make fried rice! Cut the vegetables and pork into smaller pieces and stir-fry until heated through. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, then scramble a couple of eggs into the mixture. Sprinkle with sliced scallions.Get the recipe.

• Soy-Glazed Salmon and Bok Choy

  
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  Kale contains folate which may boost memory, as well as calcium and potassium which help keep the heart healthy. Greek yogurt provides a significant source of protein (double that of regular yogurt), which curbs appetite and aids weight loss.Get the recipe.

• Grilled Chicken Caprese

  
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  Bok choy has vitamin K, which helps your body use bone-building calcium.Get the recipe.

• Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Spinach Quesadilla

  
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  Adding chicken is a great way to turn a Caprese salad into a full-blown meal.Get the recipe.

• Corn, Zucchini and Jalapeno Spaghetti with Parmesan Crumbs

  
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  Sweet potatoes are loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene, which keeps vision sharp and may fight off the common cold.Get the recipe.

• Chili-Orange Shrimp with Broccoli Couscous

  
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  The parmesan brings a good amount of saltiness to open up taste buds and experience all the flavors.Get the recipe.

• Yellow Split Pea, Butternut Squash, and Sweet Potato Stew

  
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  Cashews are high in magnesium, a nutrient that's important for bone strength and osteoporosis prevention.Get the recipe.

• Beet, Tangerine and Steak Salad

  
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  This vibrant update on a classic is packed with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and loads of nutrients.Get the recipe.

• One-Pot Spaghetti Marinara

  
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  You don't have to cut red meat from your diet: Portions and leaner cuts are key. Pairing steak with oranges and beets helps keep this salad light and refreshing, yet totally satisfying.Get the recipe.

• Seared Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

  
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  Make this decadent pasta without dirtying a bunch of pans. Get the recipe.

• White Wine Mussels

  
  © Erika LaPresto
  
  

  This hearty fish dinner is super filling and ready in no time at all.Get the recipe.

• Sticky Chicken with Scallion and Corn Rice

  
  © Erika LaPresto
  
  

  Now you can eat mussels whenever you want, not just in restaurants or on vacations. Plus, each serving clocks in at less than 200 calories. Get the recipe.

• Greek Turkey Burgers

  
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  Enjoy this quick sticky chicken with a hearty serving of scallion corn rice. Get the recipe.

• Rosemary Skillet Pork Chops with Quick Braised Cabbage

  
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  Looking for a healthy burger recipe? This one is super quick and easy to make, plus it's great for your heart.Get the recipe.

• Ginger Dumpling Soup

  
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  Cooking these pork chops in a skillet makes a fast, fun, no-fuss dinner.Get the recipe.

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  Ginger helps fight inflammation such as arthritis, muscle soreness and migraines.Get the recipe.

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