Healthy Recipes - Kitchen Chatters
≡ Menu

Healthy Recipes

Wesley Virgin’s Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad

Makes 4 servings. This salad is packed with flavor so you enjoy it and anti-oxidants so your body burns fat faster. Ingredients: • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded (your choice white or dark meat) • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed •…

Read Recipe

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana-Nut Muffins

Ingredients:  2 ½ cups of Old-Fashioned oatmeal 2 medium sized ripe bananas 1/3 cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup ground flaxseed 2 eggs 1 12oz (single serve) plain greek yogurt or plain, unsweetened yogurt 1/3 cup honey (or ¾ cup of sugar) 1 ½…

Read Recipe

Black Bean, Corn, and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can of corn, drained or 1 cup frozen, thawed corn 2 large carrots, chopped 1 ½ tsp. garlic, minced 3 ½ cup vegetable or chicken stock 1 (19 oz) can chopped tomatoes…

Read Recipe

Elegant Strawberry Napoleons

Spring dessert recipes are frequently loaded with plenty of fresh fruit. This recipe can be made with a variety of great fresh berries throughout the spring and summer months. Substitute strawberries for seasonal raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries. This delicate dessert can be…

Read Recipe

Twice Baked Eggplant and Beef Casserole

If you like eggplant then you are in for a real treat with this delicious Casserole. Ingredients: 3-5 small firm eggplants 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1…

Read Recipe

Cocoa Bran Muffins

Here is a delicious healthy muffin recipe. You can enjoy these without having to feel guilty. Ingredients: ¾ cup milk ¼ cup canola oil 1 egg 1 cup Bran flour ½ cup All-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 ½ tsp…

Read Recipe

Oatmeal Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chia seeds or ground flax seed (optional) 1 cup (fresh or frozen) berries your choice 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups…

Read Recipe

Hearty Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed, optional 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons sugar 2 eggs 2 cups low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cooking spray (Some optional…

Read Recipe

Veggie, Beef, Barley, and Lentil Stew

Ingredients: 6 ounces round steak, boneless and cut into ½ inch cubes 2 tbsp All-purpose flour 2 tbsp canola oil ½ cup onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large carrots, cut length wise and sliced into ¼ inch thick pieces 1…

Read Recipe

Parmesan Mushroom Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 oz. grated parmesan 1/3 cup of walnuts 1 lb. asparagus 1/4 lb. mushrooms 1 tbsp. Chives minced 2 tbsps. olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice Salt Instructions: Preheat oven 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and place parmesan…

Read Recipe

Spring Orzo Pasta Salad

This salad can be served either warm or cold depending on the weather, occasion, and what you plan to serve with it. The recipe is very flexible and can be served with a number of different entrees, and ingredients such as the…

Read Recipe

Lemony Pasta with Kale

With the greater interest in eating healthy, kale has not only graduated from just being a garnish, it has also steadily increased in popularity as a cooking ingredient. Rich in a wide array of vitamins this hearty green is perfect as an…

Read Recipe

Meatless Lentil Burgers

Summer time is for burgers, but that does not mean all of your burgers have to be meat based. Doctors and experts say we should consume less fat and cholesterol, and cut down on our consumption of red meat. These burgers make…

Read Recipe

Spring Salad with Baby Beets and Creamy Onion Dressing

Nothing says spring or summer better than a spring salad full of baby greens and vegetables. This salad has fresh baby greens and red and gold baby beets, with a touch of prosciutto and a creamy onion dressing to top it all…

Read Recipe

Buffalo Style Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Chickpeas

Mac and cheese has to be one of the most popular dishes in the country. This recipe is a healthy twist that is made completely from vegan ingredients, yet tastes incredible. Thankfully you can find the majority of these ingredients in the…

Read Recipe

Ginger Shrimp Served with Couscous

Ginger, shrimp, snow peas, and couscous, it just doesn’t get any tastier or healthier. This dish is a blend of Mediterranean and Indian flavors that are sure to delight your family.  Unlike many healthy dishes, all of the ingredients can be easily…

Read Recipe

Fast and Easy Granola for Everyday

Why settle for boxed cereals that are more fluff and sugar than substance. This recipe is loaded with an incredible range of tasty and nutritious ingredients. In fact it tastes so good your family won’t even mind the fact it is good…

Read Recipe

Curried Butternut Soup

Ingredients: 2.5 lb Butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 ½ Tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons honey Individual drizzle…

Read Recipe