EatingWell Diet Challenge Recipes

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Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.

» Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Banana-Nut-Chocolate Chip Quick Bread

This banana quick bread is full of chocolate chips and toasted heart-healthy walnuts so you get a taste of nuts and chocolate in each bite. This version reduces the fat substantially and uses nonfat buttermilk to make the results extremely moist and tender.

» Banana-Nut-Chocolate Chip Quick Bread

Pork, White Bean & Kale Soup

Kale is matched up here with white beans and chunks of lean pork tenderloin to create a soup that's satisfying and quick to make. Smoked paprika gives the soup a Spanish flair so some warm bread and sliced Manchego cheese would go well on the side.

» Pork, White Bean & Kale Soup

Squash Rounds with Shallot-Cider Sauce

A richly flavored caramelized shallot-cider sauce turns baked butternut squash rounds into a beautiful starter or side dish for a fall party.

» Squash Rounds with Shallot-Cider Sauce

Curried Scallop-Apple Salad

Curry complements seared scallops, tart apples and sweet dried cranberries while toasted almonds add crunch in this quick fall dinner salad. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette and a glass of sauvignon blanc.

» Curried Scallop-Apple Salad


Losing weight can be delicious with our most popular recipes from the EatingWell Diet.

The recipes in this collection are some favorites of nine EatingWell readers who took the EatingWell Diet Challenge and, collectively over three months, lost 112 pounds.

While many weight-loss programs call for prepackaged meals or, at best, bland dishes such as plain baked chicken and steamed vegetables, the EatingWell Diet focuses on healthy recipes made with wholesome, filling ingredients, such as lean sources of protein, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Losing weight can be delicious when you enjoy these recipes that are low in calories and high on flavor.

Soups

Making soups may have once been an all-day affair, but here's a great example...
Evaporated fat-free milk is the key to this slimmed down version of classic corn...
Kale is matched up here with white beans and chunks of lean pork tenderloin to...
Offer garnishes, such as reduced-fat sour cream and grated Cheddar cheese (about 1...

Salads

Curry complements seared scallops, tart apples and sweet dried cranberries while...
This Cobb salad is true to the original with all the good stuff—chicken, eggs, bacon...
Here's our take on a traditional chef's salad, which is anything but light...
This spinach salad tossed with spunky ginger dressing was inspired by the iceberg...
This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening...
For this sweet and tart salad, wheat berries are blended with cranberries, apples...

Appetizers

Grilled eggplant is pureed along with garlic, lemon juice and tahini to make a...
This roasted eggplant and feta dip gets a kick from a fresh chile pepper and cayenne...

Side Dishes

Simmering a garlic clove with the potato infuses it with flavor. Use whatever fresh...
This is how our Test Kitchen Manager's mom prepares her just-picked zucchini....
Coated with olive oil and baked in a hot oven, these fries are soft and buttery...
This healthful and comforting vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any...
Roasting plentiful summer green beans with sweet bell pepper yields a delicious...
A richly flavored caramelized shallot-cider sauce turns baked butternut squash...

Main Dishes

Instead of batter-dipped, deep-fried nuggets, we coat chicken tenders in a seasoned...
Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull....
Here's a recipe that packs a wallop. The bold combination of coffee beans and...
These festive wheels of steak, Boursin cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes look...
Kids love this combination of refried white beans and chicken tenders. If you'...
This recipe gets added depth and a pretty finish from a balsamic vinaigrette that...
Making a pocket in the chicken breast to hold the stuffing is easy with a good,...
Great news—crunchy, flavorful fried chicken can be healthy. We marinate skinless...
Cheese steaks are a Philadelphia tradition: thin slices from a rich and very fatty...
Although you can use any firm-fleshed fish, such as halibut or cod, salmon is...
Ground turkey is the standard lean alternative to ground beef--and a good one--but...
Spicy peanut sauce is the perfect match for these Thai-marinated grilled chicken...

Desserts and Drinks

With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired...
This banana quick bread is full of chocolate chips and toasted heart-healthy walnuts...
This frothy delight is a great summer treat when the summer heat makes hot coffee...
Nothing says spring like rhubarb. Quick-to-prepare, single-serving fruit crisps like...

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