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Food prices are on the rise, but it’s still less expensive to eat in than to dine out. Instead of going out to eat, recreate your favorite restaurant dishes in your own kitchen. We’ve used healthy techniques to put a spin on popular restaurant dishes, like swapping out rice for cauliflower or using half-and-half instead of cream to create a luscious sauce. Creamy Lemon Chicken Parmesan and Oven-Fried Fish & Chips recipes are reminiscent of your favorite meals but with a nutritious twist.
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General Tso’s Chicken
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Parmesan
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Cauliflower Chicken Fried “Rice”
04of 22Cauliflower Tortilla Beef TacosView RecipeThese full-flavor tacos are wrapped up in sneaky lower-carb “tortillas” made from cauliflower. The trick is getting as much moisture out of the cauliflower before mixing it with the cheese and eggs.
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Cauliflower Tortilla Beef Tacos
These full-flavor tacos are wrapped up in sneaky lower-carb “tortillas” made from cauliflower. The trick is getting as much moisture out of the cauliflower before mixing it with the cheese and eggs.
05of 22Oven-Fried Fish & ChipsView RecipeFish and chips are traditionally sold wrapped in paper to soak up excess grease. To cut the calories in half and reduce the fat, we coat the delicate fish in a crispy cornflake crust and then bake it along with sliced potatoes. Serve with coleslaw and malt vinegar or lemon wedges.
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Oven-Fried Fish & Chips
Fish and chips are traditionally sold wrapped in paper to soak up excess grease. To cut the calories in half and reduce the fat, we coat the delicate fish in a crispy cornflake crust and then bake it along with sliced potatoes. Serve with coleslaw and malt vinegar or lemon wedges.
06of 22Easy Fried RiceView RecipeMixed frozen vegetables make this fried rice recipe quick, easy and economical. If you don’t have leftover cooked rice on hand, be sure to thoroughly cool your rice before adding it to the wok—if it’s too warm, it creates too much steam and sticks to the wok. To quickly cool warm rice, spread out on a large baking sheet and refrigerate while you prep the rest of your ingredients, about 15 minutes.
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Easy Fried Rice
Mixed frozen vegetables make this fried rice recipe quick, easy and economical. If you don’t have leftover cooked rice on hand, be sure to thoroughly cool your rice before adding it to the wok—if it’s too warm, it creates too much steam and sticks to the wok. To quickly cool warm rice, spread out on a large baking sheet and refrigerate while you prep the rest of your ingredients, about 15 minutes.
07of 22Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito BowlView RecipeThis chipotle-flavored burrito bowl comes together almost as quickly as at the restaurant, plus, you don’t have to wait in line. Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016
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Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl
This chipotle-flavored burrito bowl comes together almost as quickly as at the restaurant, plus, you don’t have to wait in line. Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016
08of 22BBQ Chicken TendersView RecipeThese crispy boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders stay crisp with only a light coating of oil—no deep-frying needed. Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.
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BBQ Chicken Tenders
These crispy boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders stay crisp with only a light coating of oil—no deep-frying needed. Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.
09of 22Shrimp Tacos with Avocado CremaView RecipeProtein-packed, lean shrimp cook up super-fast, making them the ultimate taco filling for a fast weeknight dinner that’s also impressive and delicious enough for a weekend dinner party. We’ve also loaded up on crunchy veg and didn’t skimp on the spices.
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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Protein-packed, lean shrimp cook up super-fast, making them the ultimate taco filling for a fast weeknight dinner that’s also impressive and delicious enough for a weekend dinner party. We’ve also loaded up on crunchy veg and didn’t skimp on the spices.
10of 22Best Caesar Salad with Crispy ParmesanView RecipeFor a nutrient-packed twist, this healthier Caesar salad features spinach and kale in addition to romaine. But it’s the Parmesan crisps that make this salad dinner party-worthy. Serve it the next time you entertain at home. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019
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Best Caesar Salad with Crispy Parmesan
For a nutrient-packed twist, this healthier Caesar salad features spinach and kale in addition to romaine. But it’s the Parmesan crisps that make this salad dinner party-worthy. Serve it the next time you entertain at home. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019
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Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Green Pepper, Pineapple & Bacon
12of 22Sautéed Shrimp with Mango Salsa & Coconut Cauliflower RiceView RecipeShrimp and rice get a tropical-fruit makeover in this healthy 400-calorie dinner. Instead of rice, we’ve combined riced cauliflower and coconut milk for light coconut rice topped with spicy shrimp and a juicy mango-avocado salsa to cool it all down. Squeeze on some fresh lime juice before digging in to take this easy meal to the next level.
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Sautéed Shrimp with Mango Salsa & Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Shrimp and rice get a tropical-fruit makeover in this healthy 400-calorie dinner. Instead of rice, we’ve combined riced cauliflower and coconut milk for light coconut rice topped with spicy shrimp and a juicy mango-avocado salsa to cool it all down. Squeeze on some fresh lime juice before digging in to take this easy meal to the next level.
13of 22Use-All-the-Broccoli Stir-FryView RecipeSpiralized broccoli stems transform into tender noodles in this lo mein-inspired vegetarian recipe. Serve on top of brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles.
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Use-All-the-Broccoli Stir-Fry
Spiralized broccoli stems transform into tender noodles in this lo mein-inspired vegetarian recipe. Serve on top of brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles.
14of 22Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini NoodlesView RecipeEnjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
15of 22Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken NuggetsView RecipeThese crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too. The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions—and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating. You can also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders. Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.
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Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too. The homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions—and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating. You can also cut the chicken into strips for air-fryer chicken tenders. Be sure to cook those 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.
16of 22Spicy Broccoli & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with PeanutView RecipeBroccoli florets soak up the flavors from Chinese five-spice powder—a combination of sweet spices including anise, cinnamon, cloves and spicy Szechuan peppercorns. Serve over black rice.
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Spicy Broccoli & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Peanut
Broccoli florets soak up the flavors from Chinese five-spice powder—a combination of sweet spices including anise, cinnamon, cloves and spicy Szechuan peppercorns. Serve over black rice.
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Skillet Chicken Parm
18of 22Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower PizzaView RecipeCauliflower rice, egg and shredded mozzarella combine to make an easy low-carb pizza crust. Top the gluten-free pizza with tangy Buffalo sauce, chicken and blue cheese for a flavorful dinner or game-day favorite. Fresh celery is added at the end for cool crunch.
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Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Pizza
Cauliflower rice, egg and shredded mozzarella combine to make an easy low-carb pizza crust. Top the gluten-free pizza with tangy Buffalo sauce, chicken and blue cheese for a flavorful dinner or game-day favorite. Fresh celery is added at the end for cool crunch.
19of 22Oven-Fried Beef TaquitosView RecipeThis healthier beef taquitos recipe calls for baking instead of deep-frying. One order of these little deep-fried, rolled-up tacos at a restaurant can set you back almost 1,000 calories and 60 grams of fat! Don’t worry if some of the taquitos crack open while baking—they’re still crispy and delicious. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole and reduced-fat sour cream.
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Oven-Fried Beef Taquitos
This healthier beef taquitos recipe calls for baking instead of deep-frying. One order of these little deep-fried, rolled-up tacos at a restaurant can set you back almost 1,000 calories and 60 grams of fat! Don’t worry if some of the taquitos crack open while baking—they’re still crispy and delicious. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole and reduced-fat sour cream.
20of 22Butternut Squash Carbonara with BroccoliView RecipeYou’ve never had carbonara quite like this! Loaded with veggies, this spiralized veggie noodle recipe is a healthy copycat of a traditional carbonara recipe. Butternut squash gets spiralized into long, tender noodles for a lower-carb version of this creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Look for a squash with a large, straight neck to make the longest veggie noodles.
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Butternut Squash Carbonara with Broccoli
You’ve never had carbonara quite like this! Loaded with veggies, this spiralized veggie noodle recipe is a healthy copycat of a traditional carbonara recipe. Butternut squash gets spiralized into long, tender noodles for a lower-carb version of this creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Look for a squash with a large, straight neck to make the longest veggie noodles.
21of 22Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower BunsView RecipeThese juicy burgers skip the traditional bread bun in favor of a savory grain-free cauliflower bun that contains a bit of Cheddar cheese. A mixture of onions, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce gives the burger patties tons of flavor, and the addition of a tangy special sauce completes the package for a burger with serious personality. Note: If you would like to make these burgers gluten-free, be sure to check the ingredients for the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to make sure they’re gluten-free.
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Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns
These juicy burgers skip the traditional bread bun in favor of a savory grain-free cauliflower bun that contains a bit of Cheddar cheese. A mixture of onions, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce gives the burger patties tons of flavor, and the addition of a tangy special sauce completes the package for a burger with serious personality. Note: If you would like to make these burgers gluten-free, be sure to check the ingredients for the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to make sure they’re gluten-free.
22of 22Spaghetti Squash & MeatballsView RecipeWith this spaghetti squash and meatballs recipe, cooking the squash first in the microwave and then in a skillet to cook off the extra moisture, gives the squash a more spaghetti-like texture.
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Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs
With this spaghetti squash and meatballs recipe, cooking the squash first in the microwave and then in a skillet to cook off the extra moisture, gives the squash a more spaghetti-like texture.
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