Start the year off right.
It's the first month of the New Year, which means you're probably trying to eat well. Well, we're making it simple for you to cook nutritious, feel-good meals all January long. Here are 31 healthyish recipes for every night this month.
1. Clean-Eating Bibimbap Bowls
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This recipe calls for brown rice, but you can always opt for riced cauliflower if you're trying to cut back on carbs. Get the recipe.
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This spiced chicken tastes delicious as is, but you can also serve it in whole wheat pitas or over a bed of lettuce with a squeeze of olive oil and lemon. Get the recipe.
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This bowl is everything you love about Pad Thai, except instead of rice noodles, it calls for ribbons of zucchini, sweet potato, and daikon radish. Get the recipe.
4. Greek Lemon Chicken
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Give ordinary grilled chicken a makeover with the help of a tomato-olive relish, made with chopped Kalamata olives, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice. Get the recipe.
5. Thai Steak Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing
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This three-ingredient dressing made with peanut butter, oil, and red wine vinegar will be your new favorite condiment. Get the recipe.
6. Ginger-Coconut Braised Chicken With Leeks and Tarragon
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Pro tip: Use bone-in-skin-on chicken. The dark meat and crispy skin takes this dish to the next level. Get the recipe.
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Whether or not you're trying to cut back on meat, these juicy, tender cauliflower steaks are a smart addition to your dinner rotation. Get the recipe.
8. Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
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Sometimes, you crave a big, filling salad packed with fresh vegetables and protein. Make this your go-to. Get the recipe.
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Not only is this chili the perfect remedy for a chilly winter night, but it also freezes beautifully. Get the recipe.
11. Skinny Chicken Marsala
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This year's New Year's resolution: Never settle for boring chicken. So go forth and spice things up with this mushroom, shallot, and wine sauce. Get the recipe.
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This easy and satisfying weeknight dinner is made in a single pan in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.
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Skip the Japanese take out tonight and make these sushi rolls right at home. White rice gets replaced with cauliflower rice so they're low-carb but still delicious. Of course, feel free to use whatever sushi-grade fish you like best. Get the recipe.
14. Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
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Give taco Tuesday a new look with this vegetarian filling. The cauliflower gets tossed in taco seasoning then roasted in the oven until charred on the outside and tender when you take a bite. Get the recipe.
15. Steak Fajita Roll-Ups
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These steak roll-ups make it easy to cut back on carbs. You won't even miss the tortillas. Get the recipe.
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These grilled eggplant boats are filled with a mix of spiced lentils, crushed tomatoes, and paprika. If you want, you can top them with bread crumbs and Parmesan so they get brown and bubbly. Get the recipe.
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This curry dish is easy to personalize to your cravings. Use whatever veggies you have in your fridge or add some protein to make the meal even more filling. Get the recipe.
18. Salmon With Peach Avocado Salsa
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It may be chilly outside, but this bright and zesty salmon will bring some warmth to your dinner table. Get the recipe.
19. Crispy Chicken Thighs
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Never underestimate the power of a simple-yet-delicious recipe. These chicken thighs are so incredibly crispy, you'll want to make them time and time again. Get the recipe.
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Sheet pan dinners, for the win. If you're not crazy about shrimp, feel free to use whatever protein you like best. Get the recipe.
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Loaded with lots of veggies, diced tomato, brown lentils, and herbs, this soup will warm you up and keep you feeling full. Get the recipe.
22. Grilled Shrimp Asparagus Skillet
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This skillet dinner comes together in just about 20 minutes. Serve it with your favorite grain or zucchini noodles for a great weeknight meal. Get the recipe.
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These buckwheat noodles are full of healthy protein thanks to charred broccoli, roasted eggplant, edamame beans, and salmon. Get the recipe.
24. Roasted Kale and Garlic Spaghetti Squash
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When you're craving pasta but not all the carbs, this spaghetti squash recipe will do the trick. Get the recipe.
25. Kale and Carrot Salad With Pesto
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Loaded with roasted carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and avocado, this is the kind of feel-good salad you'll start craving on the regular. Get the recipe.
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This low-carb dinner will still satisfy all of your comfort food cravings. Serve it with vegetable or whole grain rice on the side. Get the recipe.
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Make a big batch of this homemade mole sauce and save the leftovers. You can use it as a delicious sauce for chicken, tofu, or vegetables throughout the week. Get the recipe.
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You won't believe there's no cream in this thick and decadent soup. It gets its flavor and texture from nutritional yeast, roasted garlic hummus, and cashews. Get the recipe.
29. Lemon Dill Salmon in Parchment
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If you've never cooked salmon in parchment paper before, give it a try. It cooks the salmon perfectly so that it's super tender and flaky when you cut into it. Get the recipe.
30. Whole Wheat Pasta With Broccoli and Chicken Sausage
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If you're going to eat pasta, opt for a recipe that's full of vegetables and protein like this satisfying dish. Get the recipe.
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These peppers are stuffed with a mixture of couscous tomatoes, olives, artichokes, and herbs. If you're trying to cut back on dairy, just forego the mozzarella. Get the recipe.
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