Lighten Up Your Holiday Menu With These Healthy Easter Recipes
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Easter may be known for the hearty eats and treats it brings—like chocolate bunnies and glazed ham—but at its core, the holiday is a marker of the ultimate fresh start: spring! With spring (and therefore Easter) comes a plethora of fresh vegetables and fruits just begging to make their way onto your Easter menu—and it's easier to do so than you may think! Whether you're planning an Easter brunch or Easter dinner, there are so many courses to account for, so you don't have to sacrifice your favorite sugary sweets for spring salads. Choose from bright vegetable sides, spring dinner ideas, or light Easter appetizers to add to your Easter menu (between the roasted lamb and carrot cake cheesecake, of course). These healthy Easter recipes are an easy and surefire way to check off your healthy eating goals even during the holidays!
You can kick things off with an herby dill dip served with spring vegetable crudité and deviled eggs to keep your guests from going hungry. Then, fill your table with healthy main courses and Easter sides. Think: honey mustard chicken, lean lamb burgers, or a baked salmon (that works for both Easter dinner or Easter brunch). As for the side dishes, you can go all out with springs veggies, like asparagus recipes, carrot recipes, fresh salads, and more. We’ve even got a succotash recipe that’ll fit right in alongside your Southern comfort food favorites.
The best part about serving a healthy Easter feast? There’s more room for the Easter desserts!
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
A flavorful Easter chicken dinner doesn't have to mean spending all day in the kitchen, thanks to the Instant Pot! For the best chicken breast, marinate your meat and let the multicooker do the rest of the work. You can sear and cook the chicken all in one place!
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Nothing says spring quite like a fresh spinach and strawberry salad! This colorful dish is studded with fresh fruit, toasted pecans, and goat cheese and will be a welcome start to any Easter meal.
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Turkey Meatloaf
This isn't your mom's meatloaf, but it sure is delicious! Made from lean ground turkey rather than beef, this healthy version of the classic dinner is coated in ketchup glaze and makes the perfect addition to your Easter dinner menu.
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Spring Salad with Radishes
Spotlight seasonal veggies with Ree's spring salad! Featuring peppery radishes, crunchy lettuce, and red onions, this salad is a healthy way to round out your Easter meal.
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Roasted Broccoli
Skip the steamer and elevate your Easter menu with flavorful roasted broccoli instead! With a light coating of olive oil, salt, and pepper, the broccoli buds get perfectly crispy for a satisfying bite!
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Air Fryer Snap Peas
For a crispy and delicious side sans the heavy oils, try Ree's snap peas! They're cooked to perfection in the air fryer and then topped with oregano and a sprinkle of parmesan for even more fresh flavor.
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Asparagus Quiche
No Easter brunch is complete without a hearty quiche as the centerpiece! This green quiche is filled with vibrant spring flavors like asparagus, green onion, fresh dill, and crumbled feta for the perfect brunch bite.
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Super Market Slaw
Chock full of bright and fresh ingredients (that are probably already in your fridge), this supermarket slaw is a great last-minute Easter side dish. The slaw features broccoli, edamame, corn, chicken, pancetta, and coleslaw tossed in a homemade pesto dressing.
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Honey Mustard Chicken
Healthy doesn't mean boring! This honey mustard chicken, for example, is a sweet and tangy way to dress up boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
Add irresistible crunch and bright green color to your table with these sautéed sugar snap peas. They're delicious with just lemon juice, but you can also add fresh spring herbs, like parsley or dill, to finish.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Fish is the perfect main course when you're trying to eat healthy. It's light, flaky, and packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, it cooks in an air fryer in just 10 minutes!
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Carrot Salad
Raw matchstick carrots are the perfect base for this make-ahead salad. They stay nice and crisp along with the sweet apple slices and toasted pecans.
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Green Eggs and Ham
Kale is a nutritional powerhouse that also happens to give this skillet frittata its green color. There's nothing wrong with adding a bit of ham (hey, it is Easter after all!) and you'll have a family-friendly dish for your holiday brunch.
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Dill Dip
This punchy dip gets its flavor from pickle juice and an assortment of dried dill, parsley, minced dried onions, and garlic. Serve it up with spring veggies, like radishes, carrots, and cucumbers, to snack on while the kids search for Easter eggs.
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Rack of Lamb
This holiday lamb is seasoned with garlic, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, and a little bit of honey. Once it takes the time to marinate, you can cook it quickly in the oven.
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Grilled Asparagus
Tender asparagus spears are easy and quick to cook—especially on the grill! All you need is a squeeze of smoky, grilled lemon halves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to season.
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Baked Salmon
These beautiful salmon fillets have a honey-mustard glaze, bright lemony flavor, and lots of fresh chopped herbs. It's one dish you'll want to make again and again.
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Sweet Potato Hash
Vitamin-rich sweet potatoes make the perfect base for this smoky hash. They can be served with eggs, ham, or even chicken.
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Deviled Eggs
Protein-packed hard boiled eggs are a great party snack to keep you from getting that hangry feeling before a holiday meal. This recipe sticks to the classic flavors with a beautiful dash of paprika on top.
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Couscous Salad
A colorful rainbow of veggies makes this grain salad an instant show-stopper. There's also pops of pomegranate seeds that are packed with antioxidants and a juicy crunch.
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Lamb Burgers
Lamb is a relatively lean alternative to ground beef in these homemade burgers. You can swap out the buns for lettuce wraps or simply serve them over a crisp salad. Just don't forget the feta sauce!
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Cucumber Salad
This cool and refreshing salad has a zippy vinegar-based dressing that keeps thing simple for the holidays. You can even make it in advance and toss with the dill or chives just before serving.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
When you're ready for spring but the temperature outside is still cool, this split pea soup will come in handy. It's sure to make you feel warm and cozy.
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Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
Making a whole chicken has never been easier! You can even cook up some vegetable sides, like carrots and potatoes, right in the same pot.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
You only need 15 minutes to make this super-quick Easter side dish. It will add some nice color and crunch to your holiday table!
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Everything Cucumber-Smoked Salmon Bites
These adorable bites are just like crostini but without the carbs. Instead, crisp cucumber slices hold the sour cream mixture and smoked salmon pieces.
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Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
These root veggies are lightly sweetened with honey and sprinkled with fresh thyme, so they're packed with all that sweet and savory flavor. We can't think of a better side for a holiday meal.
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Succotash
Lima beans, corn, and veggies are the stars of this colorful dish. Even better, it's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
If you're looking to serve pork on Easter, try this low in fat and high in protein tenderloin. It relies on a flavorful rub and the air fryer to make it in just 30 minutes!
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Lemon Roasted Asparagus
Use lemon two ways to make this quick and easy asparagus recipe even brighter! The homemade lemon salt is a wonderful addition.
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