Quick and Healthy Low-Cholesterol Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Turkey Fingers with Maple-Mustard Sauce

Popular with both children and adults, this crispy, low-fat version of a perennial favorite will disappear faster than you expect. For a fruity alternative, substitute apricot jam for the maple syrup in the sauce.

» Turkey Fingers with Maple-Mustard Sauce

Orange & Avocado Salad

This colorful salad would be a welcome addition to a Mexican-inspired meal.

» Orange & Avocado Salad

Lamb & Eggplant Ragu

Lamb and eggplant are combined in dishes throughout the Mediterranean. Together they deliver a complex, hearty, earthy flavor that's truly satisfying. In this dish, toasted pine nuts and tangy feta cheese are excellent accents.

» Lamb & Eggplant Ragu

Bean Bolognese

Fiber-rich beans stand in for the beef and pork in this surprisingly rich-tasting vegetarian take on pasta Bolognese. Without the meat, the dish has only a third of the fat and 80 percent less saturated fat. To make the perfect meal, serve with a peppery arugula salad and warm, crusty Italian bread.

» Bean Bolognese

Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry

At last - a sweet-and-sour dish with a fresh, not cloying, taste. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, a splash of chile-garlic sauce or a dash of hot sauce to give it a little heat.

» Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry

Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress

We use just a touch of pancetta—cured Italian-style bacon—to balance the sweet tomatoes and peppery watercress. Make it a meal: A salad tossed with a red-wine vinaigrette completes dinner.

» Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress

Lion's Head Meatballs

This is a famous dish along the Yangtze, with regional variations. In Shanghai, the sauce will be sweet and sour. In Chongqing, it will be hot and spicy. And in Wuhan...well, it will depend on the season and the mood of the chef.

» Lion's Head Meatballs

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Enjoy these quick and delicious low-cholesterol recipes.

Nearly 107 million Americans are believed to have high cholesterol—a condition that can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease. Although genetics strongly influence cholesterol levels, with just a few minor changes you can make a positive impact on your well-being. Try cutting back on foods that contribute to elevated levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, such as those high in saturated and hydrogenated fats (trans fats). Consuming plenty of foods high in soluble fiber such as beans, oats and barley, and a variety of fruits and vegetables (many provide soluble fiber), can help keep blood cholesterol within a healthy range.

We know it’s not always easy to keep track of what’s good for you and what isn’t when it comes to bettering your health. EatingWell’s food and nutrition editors have done much of the work for you by creating a selection of quick and delicious low-cholesterol recipes. To be called “low-cholesterol” our recipes contain 60 mg of cholesterol or less per serving. So enjoy a tasty meal while getting yourself one step closer to lower cholesterol and better health.

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