35 Delicious and Healthy Easter Dishes You Can Easily Whip Up
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Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken With Fennel and Radicchio Salad
Meaty mushrooms beef up this garden-fresh fennel salad made with eye-catching radicchio. Paired with a quarter of this citrus-infused chicken, the entire meal has 345 calories and 32g of protein.
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Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast
You may think that bacon can't possibly be part of a healthy dinner; but a full serving of this juicy turkey roast contains only 4g of saturated fat while offering a whopping 56g of protein. Plus, at just 450 calories, you have plenty of room for Easter chocolate.
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Honey-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon
Basted in soy sauce, honey, and sriracha, this grilled salmon gets another flavorful edge from the cedar plank it is roasted on. If you're feeding a large family, this fish recipe is for you.
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Skillet Lemon Chicken With Artichokes
Fresh artichokes from your produce section (or the garden!) are simmered in zesty lemon juice alongside tender chicken thighs. You can serve this spring-forward trio straight from your cast iron pan.
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Cioppino
If you decide to skip meat altogether, this seafood medley is just as hearty; fresh shrimp, cod, and mussels are steamed to perfection in a single pot. It can be served alongside whole grain pasta or rice (and maybe just a slice of bread or two!).
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Spring Pasta With Salmon, Peas, and Dill
It's all the green things we love about the spring season, plus a punch of savory salmon where it counts most. This versatile take on a spring-y pasta salad can be served as a main or a side, for brunch or at dinner.
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- 7/35
Wild-Salmon Cakes With Quinoa Salad
A supercharged take on traditional crab cakes, these salmon cakes are enriched with heart-healthy quinoa and flavored with orange zest and fresh basil.
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Almond-Crusted Creole Salmon
A luscious pan sauce made with zested lemon, Greek yogurt, and robust Creole seasoning adds a tangy bite to this roasted salmon dinner. A bed of fresh asparagus makes it the perfect dish.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup
If you're on the hunt for a healthy Easter menu appetizer, why not use your Instant Pot to your advantage? This warm, delicious, rustic interpretation of a classic soup is ready in just 30 minutes.
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- 10/35
Mini Carrot Pot Pies
Two things make this usually heavy dish so much lighter: A smaller serving size (individual ramekins are so cute, too!) for one, and a veggie-forward filling (carrots, anyone?).
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Soy-Braised Beef & Tomato-Mint Salad
Trimming the fat off a lean beef brisket makes this flavorful cut so much better for your waistline. Paired with zesty onions and fresh tomatoes, this slow-roasted beef dinner contains a mere 290 calories.
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Chimichurri Cauliflower "Steaks"
Vegan guests? Don't sweat it. You can serve a substantial entrée course devoid of meat with fresh cauliflower; it's roasted and topped with a blitzed green sauce.
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- 13/35
Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata
When you've finished hunting for Easter eggs, it's time to eat them all up — and no one will complain about a hearty frittata at brunch. A side salad and a few strips of turkey bacon rounds this brunch idea out nicely.
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Egg Pepper Rings With Carrot Salsa
A brilliant brunch idea, these whimsical eggs are bathed in a toothy crudité-infused salsa made with fresh carrots. You can serve over bread or an English muffin, or cut more carbs by doubling down on a bed of snappy veggies.
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Roasted Lamb and Seasoned Potatoes
Hacking your way through roasting a carved protein to serve at the dinner table has never been so easy. This tender cut of lamb is propped up among well-seasoned potatoes that sizzle in the natural juices of the lamb, allowing it to be evenly roasted.
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- 16/35
Perfectly Steamed Asparagus
If Easter had an official side dish, it would be this zippy green fibers stalk; asparagus is at peak freshness right before summer hits.
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Waldorf Salad
Celery and snappy Granny Smith apples can stand up to the crunch of fresh walnuts, but all the elements of this hearty salad are made even more irresistible thanks to a mayo-based dressing. It can be served at dinner or at brunch.
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Roasted Salmon With Green Beans and Tomatoes
Believe it or not, there are two fishes hiding in this sea of spring veggies: Salmon and anchovies. This 300-calorie dinner is ready in just 20 minutes.
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- 19/35
Cayenne Grilled Eggplant With Fresh Tomato Salad
If you can dine al fresco, why not fire up the grill? We love this vegetarian-friendly medley of hefty eggplant and delicate grape tomatoes.
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- 20/35
Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs can be all kinds of creative for most home cooks, but the simplest treats add just a few ingredients, like this Pimiento cheese take. At 150 calories each, sampling one or two definitely won't break your diet before dinner.
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Charred Snap Peas With Creamy Tarragon Dressing
It's the healthy Easter side you've been hunting for! Serve this leafy mixture with any of the entrées on this list.
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- 22/35
Mussels Provençal
A crowd-friendly first course that everyone can get behind! These tender mussels bust open in a liqueur-based broth in just 20 minutes.
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Fennel Roasted Chicken and Peppers
A bed of spinach and creamy feta play host to earthy roasted chicken legs.
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Creamy Corn Chowder
With individual crocks, this über-comforting soup is actually diet-friendly. Low sodium chicken broth, roasted corn and other veggies, plus a dash of lemon juice help to lighten up this instant classic.
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Chipotle Orange Chicken
If you're lucky enough to host an Easter barbecue party, this one's for you. Zesty citrus helps to massage the heat of chipotle seasoning, and the combo pairs well with nearly any side.
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Spring Green Salad With Apricot Vinaigrette
The best part of this recipe is the vibrant vegan salad dressing! It's packed with slightly spicy, tangy Dijon mustard and chopped dried apricots that get soaked in acidic white wine vinegar.
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Miso-Glazed Radishes
Serve it as a side to an entrée, eggs, or even as a standalone appetizer — but make sure its on your table this holiday! Radishes are most flavorful when they're harvested in the spring.
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- 28/35
Chicken Marsala
It's a classic all year round, but at Easter your family might go crazy for this lightened version that contains only 330 calories. Plus, a side of fresh spinach is effortlessly perfect for spring.
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Zesty Lemon-Herb Baked Flounder
White flaky fish, seasoned with lemon slices and crushed croutons, makes for a satisfying under-200 calorie meal. Flounder in particular feels lighter than ever as you gear up for warmer temps.
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Baked Pepper Jack Quinoa Skillet
If you're looking to make a smart swap for classic mac and cheese, this cheesy broccoli quinoa bake is perfect for you. You'll feel great knowing its just under 350 calories for a few big spoonfuls.
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- 31/35
Pork Tenderloin With Quinoa Pilaf
Pork tenderloin served atop a bed of potatoes may feel too heavy (and bland!) — which is why quinoa is a delightful swap here. Pepper your pilaf with pomegranate seeds for an unexpected touch of texture.
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Supergreen Mushroom & Orzo Soup
Spinach isn't the only fresh green thing in the mix: You'll love bitting into fresh broccoli and soft celery. Orzo makes this soup a prime candidate for a hearty starter for guests.
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Tahini-Lemon Quinoa With Asparagus Ribbons
Alongside a zesty tahini-lemon-lime dressing, quinoa blends into a medley of chickpeas and pistachios for a truly gorgeous vegan side.
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Lemony Asparagus, Beans, and Peas
This mix of green veggies is the perfect partner to any Easter protein. Don't forget the sprinkle of sesame seeds at the end — they add crunchy nuttiness.
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Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella
How can you have a healthy salad and still enjoy croutons? Right here! Toasted pumpernickel adds earthiness to this bright and fresh recipe.
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These meals clock in at 500 calories or less.