Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

Fight inflammation and stay healthy with EatingWell's quick and easy recipes featuring foods like salmon, leafy greens, nuts, and tea— foods known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
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Turmeric Rice Bowl with Garam Masala Root Vegetables & Chickpeas

Start to finish: 50 mins
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This fragrant turmeric rice bowl topped with leftover spiced roasted root vegetables and chickpeas is inspired by flavors from India for an easy, vegetarian dinner.

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Mediterranean Tuna-Spinach Salad

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This tuna salad recipe gets an upgrade with olives, feta and a tahini dressing. Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.

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Matcha Green Tea Latte

Start to finish: 10 mins
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A touch of honey balances the bitterness of matcha in this healthy latte recipe. For a nondairy latte, swap unsweetened almond, soy or coconut milk for the low-fat milk.

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Orange-Sesame Salmon with Quinoa & Broccolini

Start to finish: 25 mins
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A quick Asian orange sauce gives this healthy salmon dinner recipe bright flavor. No broccolini? Swap in 8 ounces broccoli florets and roast for 5 minutes in Step 3.

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Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils

Start to finish: 45 mins
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This earthy bowl of lentils bursting with Middle Eastern flavors is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.

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Romaine Wedges with Sardines & Caramelized Onions

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Don't be afraid of the sardines in this healthy wedge salad recipe. Sardines are extremely nutritious, and are a perfect match for winter greens. In this healthy wedge salad recipe we've made little boats out of hearts of romaine lettuce and filled them with savory sardines, sweet caramelized onions, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy dressing.

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Fruit & Nuts Snack Mix

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Whip up a big batch of this sweet and salty mix for on-the-go fuel or to have on hand for after-school snacks.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

Start to finish: 1 hr 30 mins
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In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

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Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins
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A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl.

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Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens

Start to finish: 40 mins
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In this healthy salmon dinner, you'll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on 6 or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen's current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: spice them up and roast until crispy.

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Herbal Chamomile Health Tonic

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Immunity-boosting ingredients--ginger, lemon and rosemary--are steeped with soothing chamomile tea and honey for a homemade health tonic. While the drink may help when you're sick, it's not a quick fix. Drinking wellness tonics, like this one, regularly over time may help boost your immune system. Serve hot, room temperature or cold.

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Korean Grilled Mackerel

Start to finish: 1 hr
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Oily fish, such as mackerel, are strong-flavored and pair well with boldly seasoned glazes made from gochujang chile paste. The red, rich paste is so common in Korea that it is sold in virtually every supermarket in plastic containers ranging in size from about 2 cups to about 2 quarts. Normally the main ingredients are fermented soybeans ground with red chiles and powdered rice, plus a little salt and sweetener.

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Red Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Serve this hearty salad recipe--combining red cabbage, blue cheese and glazed walnuts--as an accompaniment to roast pork or chicken. To slice the cabbage quickly, cut the head into wedges and slice in your food processor. A mandoline is also a great tool for the job.

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Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts

Start to finish: 45 mins
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Roasting salmon on top of Brussels sprouts and garlic, flavored with wine and fresh oregano, is simple enough for a weeknight meal yet sophisticated enough to serve to company. Serve with whole-wheat couscous.

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Chocolate-Pistachio Kiwi

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Drizzle melted dark chocolate onto sliced kiwis and sprinkle with pistachio nuts for a fast healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet, salty cravings.

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Almond-Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Green matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. Be sure to use frozen bananas (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

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Easy Saag Paneer

Start to finish: 25 mins
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The paneer cheese in this fast and easy dinner doesn't melt when it cooks. It browns instead, giving a toothsome texture to this Indian classic packed with spinach and spices. Serve over brown basmati rice to round out this healthy meal.

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Dark Chocolate Trail Mix

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Double, triple or quadruple this healthy trail mix recipe and keep it on hand for when you need a sweet snack.

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Salmon & Fall Vegetables with Bagna Cauda

Start to finish: 40 mins
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In this family-style meal, a platter full of salmon and roasted and raw vegetables--served with a Northern Italian-inspired garlic-anchovy dip--lets everyone choose their own dining adventure. Serve with crusty bread and white wine.

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Green Salad with Edamame & Beets

Start to finish: 15 mins
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This big salad is a feast for the eyes and an everyday way to incorporate nutrient-rich beets and plant-based protein from edamame (green soybeans). If you're not a fan of cilantro, mix in freshly chopped basil or dill instead.

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Roasted Beet Hummus

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This vibrant hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

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Peach, Raspberry & Watercress Salad with Five-Spice Bacon

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Sweet peaches and raspberries stud the peppery watercress to make this savory fruit salad recipe gorgeous. But what makes it so delicious is the crisp bacon coated in the delightfully sticky-sweet maple-port wine glaze.

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Turmeric Latte

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Studies on turmeric's health benefits, particularly for reducing inflammation, are preliminary but promising. Try this vegan turmeric "latte" made from steamed almond milk and sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.

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Purple Fruit Salad

Start to finish: 15 mins
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Serve this refreshing fruit salad featuring juicy plums, grapes and berries on its own or with other colorblock fruit salads (like red, green and orange) for a fun, crowd-pleasing rainbow side dish.

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Beet & Goat Cheese Tartines

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Roasting small multicolored beets makes a gorgeous topping for this healthy open-face sandwich recipe. For a flavor boost, try stirring fresh or dried herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, into the goat cheese spread. Serve with roast chicken and a green salad to make it a meal.

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Spinach Salad with Japanese Ginger Dressing

Start to finish: 20 mins
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This spinach salad tossed with spunky ginger dressing was inspired by the iceberg salads served at Japanese steakhouses across the U.S. Add shrimp for lunch or a light supper.

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Turmeric-Ginger Tahini Dip

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Flavored with turmeric, ginger and garlic, this tahini dip recipe is perfect for dipping vegetables or topping your next falafel.

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Miso Soup Cup of Noodles with Shrimp & Green Tea Soba

Start to finish: 25 mins
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Green tea soba noodles, or cha soba, are buckwheat noodles made with powdered green tea, which imparts a subtle grassy note and pretty color. You can find them in Japanese markets or online. Regular buckwheat soba noodles work just as well in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar noodle soup.

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Apricots & Walnuts

Start to finish: 5 mins
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This simple snack provides the energy you need when you start to drag.

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Orange, Anchovy & Olive Salad

Start to finish: 1 hr
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This delightful Italian salad recipe brings together oranges, olives and anchovies. Beautiful and refreshing, this simple salad can easily be made ahead. Serve as a first course or with roasted chicken.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins
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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.

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Jakarta-Style Savory Rice Porridge (Bubur Ayam Betawi)

Start to finish: 1 hr 30 mins
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We cut down the cooking time for this healthy chicken stew by fortifying store-bought broth with chicken and aromatics and then using the flavorful liquid to both simmer the rice and make the gravy. Try subbing 5 fresh curry leaves if you can't find the Indonesian bay leaves.

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Homemade Trail Mix

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.

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Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding

Start to finish: 8 hrs 10 mins
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Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. It's made just like overnight oats--combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with juicy blueberries and crunchy almonds and dig in!

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Tangerine & Roasted Beet Salad with Feta & Pistachios

Start to finish: 1 hr 45 mins
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This colorful roasted beet salad recipe uses the beet greens too, but you'll likely need more than are attached--buy extra beet greens or chard, or even try kale. Serve this healthy dish alongside grilled chicken or pork tenderloin or as an impressive potluck salad.

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Green Tea-Peach Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Sweet peaches and creamy avocado combine in this vegan smoothie bowl recipe for a delicious new way to try matcha green tea. Top it with sweet and crunchy toppings for a fun, easy breakfast.

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Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars

Start to finish: 1 hr 30 mins
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There are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they're also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

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