brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 330; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 22g This comforting shellfish stew is low in calories and packed with protein. Shrimp and clams are especially high in zinc, a mineral needed by the body to create insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 379; Total Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 53g Fresh lime juice, tomato, and cilantro enliven this nutritious side dish. Serve it with baked or roasted chicken and a green vegetable. With 14 grams of protein and plenty of iron, it also makes a satisfying vegetarian entr
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 436; Total Fat 16g; Carbohydrates 20g This seafood stew takes about ten minutes of active time and then simmers fragrantly for half an hour while you unwind with a glass of the red wine that goes into the recipe (another good reason only to cook with wine you enjoy drinking). The vitamin C in the tomato-y broth helps your body absorb the iron in the seafood more efficiently
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 459; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 49g You can easily make a one-dish meal out of this classic, hearty Portuguese soup called caldo verde. Kale is a nutritional over-achiever, providing several days’ worth of vitamins A, C, and K, and a decent amount of fiber and calcium to boot. Note: The soup is relatively high in sodium, which you can reduce by choosing a lower-sodium sausage and/or salting the broth with a light hand.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 356; Total Fat 18g; Carbohydrates 29g Buffalo (or bison) meat is becoming increasingly popular as a healthful alternative to beef. Its flavor is quite similar to that old standby—and not gamy, as some people fear—but it tends to be much leaner, so take care not to overcook it. Look for it fresh or frozen in the meat section of your grocery store or at your butcher or local farmers’ market.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 669; Total Fat 87g; Carbohydrates 87g This colorful, heart-healthy, and super-satisfying stew provides you with more than half the day’s requirement for both folic acid and fiber. The ham imparts a wonderful meaty flavor—choose an extra-lean cut to keep calories in check, or substitute smoked turkey sausage if you don’t eat pork
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 425; Total Fat 21g; Carbohydrates 31g Here’s a dish that’s both exotic and comforting: juicy lamb, fragrant with cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and orange peel, nestled on a rustic garbanzo mash instead of standard spuds.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 418; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 31g Brilliant greens, deep-orange yams, and crispy browned tofu with a delectable mustard-seed crust all add up to one gorgeous meal. It’s also a nutritional bonanza: The soy protein in tofu helps to lower cholesterol and may protect against several forms of cancer
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 173; Total Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 8g These moist herbed sausage patties are rich in protein and an excellent source of selenium, an essential trace mineral needed for healthy immune function. Pair with sweet and spicy Cardamom Apple Sauce —it’s chock-full of vitamin C, which also helps keep your immune system going strong. Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com Nutritional Information Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet: 173 Calories (9%) 8g Total fat (13%) 2g Saturated Fat (12%) 120mg Cholesterol (40%) 536mg Sodium (22%) 8g Carbohydrate (3%) 2g Fiber (7%) 17g Protein (34%) See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com More Healthy Recipes
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 318; Total Fat 16g; Carbohydrates 36g Here’s a great recipe for Meatless Monday . Almost everything you need to make this satisfying, nutritious soup is probably in your cupboard right now. Canned beans provide fiber and protein, and smoked paprika and sun-dried tomatoes make it anything but bland