As we step into 2025 and the season of New Year’s resolutions, many of us are motivated to prioritize our health and well-being. The new year is a great time to wipe the slate clean and focus on eating healthy and staying active. A great way to start is by fueling your body with nutrient-packed dinners that are healthy, easy and that the whole family will love. We’ve compiled a few simple, yet delicious recipes to kickstart the new year on a healthy note!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb baby bell peppers, halved, stemmed and seeded
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- Juice of 1 lime (plus lime wedges for serving)
- 8 fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, hot sauce, salsa, sour cream
Instructions:
- Preheat broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss peppers and onions onto the prepared sheet with 1 Tablespoon oil and half the spice mix. Broil for 10 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Meanwhile, toss chicken with remaining spice mix and oil. Scatter over peppers and onions; broil for 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lime juice and serve with tortillas and toppings.
Source: Food Network
Spinach and Artichoke Salmon
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs salmon filet, cut into 4 portions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, sliced
Instructions:
- Preheat broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil. Place salmon skin-side down, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 8-10 minutes, rotating once.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shallots for 1 minute. Add cream, broth, cornstarch and garlic powder; stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and artichokes; cook until spinach wilts. Serve sauce over salmon.
Source: Eating Well
Egg Roll Bowls
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Garnish: 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add pork and cook, breaking into small pieces, for 8-10 minutes. Push pork aside, add sesame oil, onion, carrot and cabbage. Stir to combine.
- Mix in soy sauce and sriracha; cook for 5-8 minutes until cabbage softens. Season with salt. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
Source: Delish
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves separated and stems finely chopped
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (16 oz) jar chunky salsa
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 16 small corn tortillas
Instructions:
- Place pork in a slow cooker. Add salsa, pineapple (with juice), and cilantro stems. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred pork and mix with juices. Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels.
- Serve pork on tortillas with pineapple mixture, cilantro leaves and red onion.
Source: Fruits & Veggies
California Burger Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- Optional: chopped cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
- Combine beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place patties in lettuce leaves. Spread feta and mayonnaise over each. Top with avocado, onion and optional tomatoes.
Source: Taste of Home
Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Ingredients:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked and chilled
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- Dressing: 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, 3/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, pasta, avocado, onion, tomatoes and basil.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together. Drizzle over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill.
Source: Eatwell 101
