A collection of 20 healthy green recipes that taste delicious and make healthy eating easy!
Do you love greens, or do you tend to avoid them? I personally love green foods; leafy greens or salads make an apperance every night at our dinner table. Eating healthy and balanced shouldn’t be difficult, and you shouldn’t have to force yourself to eat greens. For me, it’s all about how its prepared and what its paired with. To make it easier for you, I’ve compiled a list of 20 Healthy Green Recipes that also taste good!
Why Eat Greens?
- Naturally green foods are high in vitamins and minerals, like folate, iron, potassium, and calcium. They’re also a great source of fiber.
- Conversely, they are low in carbs, cholesterol, and sodium.
- Eating a diet rich in greens has numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the best way to store greens
For detailed instructions, I have a post all about how to wash and store leafy greens. But essentially, wrap clean and dry leafy greens or other veggies in paper towels before sealing in a resealable bag. Or you can layer them in a Tupperware between layers of paper towels. Either way, store them in a cold part of your fridge, not in the door.
What are the best green vegetables to eat daily?
For affordability and accessibility, I frequently use spinach, green beans, and romaine lettuce in my daily meals.
How healthy are green smoothies?
Green smoothies are a great way to help you lose weight and to “hide” leafy greens and other veggies if you struggle to eat them otherwise.
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20 Healthy Green Recipes
Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie
5 minutes
This sweet and tangy green smoothie is made with apples, cucumber, kale, and banana to keep you full and energized throughout the day
Try: Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie Pin
Lebanese Hindbeh (Sauteed Greens/Spinach) with Caramelized Onions
40 minutes
A traditional Lebanese appetizer, these Garlicky Greens with Caramelized Onions can be enjoyed warm or cold, and pair well with pita bread.
Try: Lebanese Hindbeh (Sauteed Greens/Spinach) with Caramelized Onions Pin
Easy Chicken Soup with Greens
40 minutes
Loaded with fresh veggies and plenty of lean protein, this chicken soup with greens is the perfect meal-in-a-bowl.
Try: Easy Chicken Soup with Greens Pin
Steamed Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Soy Sauce
25 minutes
This broccoli dish, is the perfect combination of a healthy fat with a fiber rich food (broccoli) which will fill you up with out filling you out.
Try: Steamed Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Soy Sauce Pin
Creamy Cilantro Avocado Salad Dressing
5 minutes
Made with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice and cumin, this easy salad dressing recipe is delicious over greens or served as a dip with veggies!
Try: Creamy Cilantro Avocado Salad Dressing Pin
Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette
10 minutes
This bright and flavorful Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for stir-fries or Summer grilling. Inspired by classic Asian flavors, it's healthy, delicious and filling.
Try: Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette Pin
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
20 minutes
Asparagus is grilled until charred and slightly caramelized then tossed with spicy arugula and creamy goat cheese in this fresh and flavorful summer salad.
Try: Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese Pin
Cucumber Zucchini Salad
5 minutes
This raw zucchini cucumber salad with a lemon basil vinaigrette is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
Try: Cucumber Zucchini Salad Pin
Lemon Dill Green Beans
17 minutes
An easy and flavorful side dish, these green beans with lemon and dill is the perfect vegetarian side dish to add to any meal.
Try: Lemon Dill Green Beans Pin
Fire Roasted Sausage and Kale Pasta
45 minutes
Fire roasted tomatoes, crisp kale, and flavorful Italian sausage mix to make a delicious and healthy pasta dinner.
Try: Fire Roasted Sausage and Kale Pasta Pin
Garlic Bok Choy
10 minutes
Ideal for any greens you have on hand, bok choy is tossed with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce until tender and fragrant. Ready in 5 minutes!
Try: Garlic Bok Choy Pin
Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
1 hour
A Middle Eastern specialty, these Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are made with beef, rice, lemon and garlic.
Try: Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Pin
Tropical Green Smoothie
5 minutes
This fresh and fruity tropical green smoothie is made with mango, pineapple and a little kick of ginger.
Try: Tropical Green Smoothie Pin
Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers
5 minutes
These crunchy Japanese quick pickles are easy to make and the perfect salty, sweet and sour low calorie snack to serve before or with a meal.
Try: Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers Pin
Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
25 minutes
These protein-packed lettuce cups are made with ground turkey simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce made with garlic, ginger, lime juice and YOWZERS red chili peppers. They're crunchy, tangy and naturally low carb.
Try: Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups Pin
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard
15 minutes
This Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard is the perfect one-pot meal that will save you time in the kitchen and give you a delicious and nutritious dinner.
Try: Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard Pin
Sesame Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
1 hour
Moist sesame chicken stir fried with green beans and carrots in a fresh ginger and garlic sauce, served with brown or white rice.
Try: Sesame Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry Pin
Greek Herb Salad with Feta
10 minutes
This light and refreshing Greek herb salad is made with crunchy romaine, fresh dill, scallions and feta. Serve with grilled chicken, salmon or with chickpeas to make a hearty vegetarian entrée salad.
Try: Greek Herb Salad with Feta Pin
Chicken Tawook Fattoush Salad
25 minutes
My family’s favorite Lebanese salad becomes a main dish with tender, juicy chicken tawook and crispy za’atar-scented baked pita chips.
Try: Chicken Tawook Fattoush Salad 
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Lemon and Garlic
10 minutes
This garlic and Swiss chard sauté with lemon makes not only a tasty side dish, but is full of antioxidants, is readily available, and tastes delicious.
Try: Sautéed Swiss Chard with Lemon and Garlic Pin
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