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Sharing My Favorite Healthy Recipes for 2021 + Healthy January. The new year is almost here, so let’s start it off right with my favorite healthy, balanced, and of course, delicious recipes. I’ve included all of my favorites – everything from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, to dessert. Each and every one of them is delicious, just a little more balanced and made with plenty of vegetables. I’m excited to start January off with lots of color…and deliciousness too. Which of these recipes are your personal favorites?
Welcome to the final post of 2020. I know everyone is saying the same thing right now, it’s been a rough year and we’re all looking forward to 2021. And yes, I know this year has been hard for so many of you, but I’m really trying to look at the positives the year brought. It just feels weird to end the year with so much negativity, you know?
So I’m starting 2021 with a positive mindset, excitement for the year ahead, and like every other year in HBH history, with a new batch of recipes focused more on health. This will be our 5th Healthy January and it’s become a month I look forward to!! Here’s the thing, I view healthy eating in a bit of a different way than most. I don’t like any kind of diet or diet food. Diets are temporary, why not take little steps to make permanent healthy changes.
So instead of dieting, I really try to focus on using only real food within the recipes I share. That means lots of fruits and vegetables, proteins, and healthy carbs…yup, I’m still doing carbs, but I might switch it up and use more quinoa or spaghetti squash.
I understand we all want to eat healthier after the holidays, but I still want to enjoy warm and cozy foods. Thankfully this can be done…and I have the recipes to prove it! Yes, some of them have butter, many probably have cheese. But each recipe is filled with wholesome ingredients, plenty of vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and good for us proteins too.
My motto is everything in moderation, a little of this, a little of that, and maybe a cookie on Friday night if you need one…which you probably do.
So yes, I strongly believe in eating unprocessed food. But in addition to bright and colorful fruits and vegetables, there are also cozy plates of pasta, soups, sheet pan dinners, and yes, even desserts. Wholesome is the keyword.
And as I often like to say, no boring salads, just really GOOD food.
This month I’ll be sharing the same warm and cozy recipes you love to see from me, but with a healthy spine. They’ll be lots of really good soups, one-pot dinners, slow cooker meals, salads, pizzas, and pasta too. And since you know we can’t go without chocolate, that will be included as well…I think my mom is most excited for those recipes! Lots of deliciousness to come this month!
Question: what recipe would you love to see? Is there a dish you’d love to see made healthier? Let me know and I’ll do my best!
Have a very Happy New Year! No matter what 2021 brings, we’ll find a way to make it great! Already feeling like it’s going to be a good year! No post tomorrow, but we’ll see you Sunday for the first Favorites post of the year. Then back to business as usual on Monday with a new recipe!!
Breakfast…
Eggs in Purgatory with Chile Butter and Feta
Vanilla Chai Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Turkish Eggs with Chile Butter and Whipped Feta
Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie
One Bowl Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Muffins
Sides and Salads…
Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas
Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette
Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey
Super Green Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Avocado Cobb Salad with Tahini Ranch
Soups and Stews…
Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
Weeknight Thai Chicken Meatball Khao Soi
Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup
Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice
Persian Herb and Chickpea Stew with Rice
Healthy Slow cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili
30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
Gingery Coconut Sweet Potato and Rice Stew with Chili Oil
Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili
Easy Lunches and Dinners…
Sesame Chicken Dumplings in Spicy Broth with Garlic Crisps
Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts
30 Minute Coconut Milk Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Rice
Chinese Mushroom Dumplings with Sweet Chili Ginger Sesame Sauce
Easiest Coconut Cauliflower Adobo
Sheet Pan Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa and Potatoes
Persian Inspired Herb and Beef Stew with Rice
Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing
Crispy Quinoa Burgers Topped with Sweet Potato Fries and Beer Caramelized Onions
Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai
30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms
Creamy Golden Rice with Spiced Chickpeas
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Cauliflower Shawarma with Green Tahini and Fried Halloumi
One Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo
Saucy Tahini Noodles with Honey’d Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Chicken Tinga Taquitos with Salty Lime Avocado Crema
Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken and Potatoes with Feta Goddess Sauce
Lebanese Chicken with Charred Lemon Cauliflower
25 Minute Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon Bowl with Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce
Artichoke Pesto and Burrata Pizza with Lemony Arugula
Indian Coconut Butter Cauliflower
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
Healthier 30 Minute Beer Braised Chicken
Asada Mushroom Tacos with Lime Smashed Avocado
Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodles with Sesame Halloumi
Desserts…
Healthier Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
5 Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Healthy…ish Homemade Samoas Cookies
Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Healthier Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread
Vegan Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
My Favorite Healthy Recipes for 2021
If you make any of My Favorite Healthy Recipes for 2021, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
This meal was a hit for dinner last night!
Hey Kayla,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Fry steak salad is the best for me 😀
Thanks so much!! Happy New Year! xTieghan
I love your blog and have made so many of your recipes!! My suggestion is recipes using horseradish! There aren’t many on the internet really and you’re so creative with strong flavors!
Thanks so much for the recommendation Kristi! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Yesss! I’ve been craving for Indian Butter Chicken for weeks now I’m so excited will definitely make this with your naan recipe as well! I always look forward to your posts! Thank you Tieghan & Happy New Year!!! ❤️
Hey Beatriz,
I hope you love the recipe! Thanks so much for reading along:) Wishing you a happy and healthy new year! xTieghan
Love this blog the most, and love the healthy January stuff! I would love an HBH vegan/less dairy mac and cheese recipe. Maybe some hidden veggies, like a cauli/cashew/optional cheese sauce. Thanks for all the great recipes and beautiful photos. I’ll be cooking out of the Super Simple cookbook tonight!
Hey Tessa,
Thank you so much for your kind message! I am so glad you have been enjoying the recipes:) Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021. xTieghan
I saved so many of these! I would love to see an Italian wedding soup recipe – HBH style. Looking forward to making more HBH recipes in 2021!
Thank you so much Amanda! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Everything looks so delicious! I’ve made a ton of your recipes and none have disappointed!
Is there any way to get more of the nutritional info besides just kcals?
Thanks so much for re-inspiring my cooking game!
Hey Michelle,
So sorry at this time we only have estimated calories available. Happy New Year! xTieghan
I am really glad I found your instagram. You have encouraged me to start cooking more at home! I love that your meals are delicious, full of color, incoporated herbs and greens. I absolutely love the way you think. I have tried sticking to diets but that NEVER happens. You have really changed the way I eat 🙂 I would say, way more healthier!
Hey Sharon,
Thank you so very much for following along and giving the recipes a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Oh my gosh! What a beautiful post! When it comes to.eating , you’re my kind of gal! No dieting but eat real.food. thats what makes me happy! I just recently started following you and I get so excited about cooking! Happy new Year. Thanks for all you are doing!
Thank you so very much Traci!! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Happy 2021! Some of my favorites are on this list… most especially the cauliflower and chickpea salad. I have made it soooo many times, and thanks to this little reminder I’ll be making it again this week.
Thank you so much for giving the recipes a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan
HNY Tieghan to you and your family. I have to mirror what so many others have said you have changed the way our family eats. We are super healthy here and cook everything from scratch. Your meals are a revelation, all tasting incredible. I quite often half the cheese(watching our waistine’s) and they still taste amazing. I have both your cook books and often do your daily recipe from website. Have you another cook book in the making i wonder? Although don’t know where you would find the time! How you think of a new recipe very day is beyond me. Thank you, you are truly marvelous and look forward to your 2021 recipes. Stay safe and well.
Hey Chloe,
Thank you so much for your super kind message and following along! Thanks for trying so many recipes! Happy New Year! xTieghan
I’d love to see some healthy pasta dishes!
Love this idea April! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Awesome! I would love to see substitutes for pasta and some healthier-ish ? meals. I can only do small amounts of rice and pastas. It causes inflammation for me. I’ve really like the cauliflower rices.
Thank you
Thanks so much Stacy! Happy New Year! xTieghan
They all look so delicious and some of them are already my favourite meals. Would love to see more vegetarian options, and for example tom kha soup. Healthy and comforting is what I need in January after this holiday season haha. Thanks for all your beautiful recipes!
Thanks so much Esme! Happy New Year! xTieghan
I love all your recipes, do you have a printed cookbook? I would surely like to have it!
Hey Lorena,
Yes I have two cookbooks, here are the links:
https://rstyle.me/+4FcuwbWKzx11paNfF-rqGg
https://rstyle.me/+eSOCEaCwyvUK5NiZmyrt2A
Please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy New Year! xTieghan