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30 Days of Healthy Recipes for High Blood Pressure

Ally Sorrells Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Updated May 25, 2022
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Managing high blood pressure is easy and delicious with healthy recipes like our Eggplant Parmesan, Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew and Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon. All of the recipes in this 30-day dinner plan follow the principles of a healthy blood pressure diet (incorporating recommendations from both the DASH diet and American Heart Association) to deliver flavorful recipes that include plenty of vegetables, high-fiber whole grains, lean protein and heart-healthy fats to help keep your blood pressure in check every single day.

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Day 1: Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese & Polenta

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This is true healthy comfort food--a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.

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Day 2: EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan

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This lighter take on eggplant parmesan maintains all the flavors of the classic dish but is baked instead of fried. There are also 11 grams of filling protein in this hearty vegetarian side dish.

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Day 3: Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce

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In a vegan riff on green goddess dressing, cashews provide a creamy base with tons of flavor from herbs and apple-cider vinegar. Drizzle it all over this bowl of quinoa and roasted vegetables to make a satisfying vegan dinner or easy packable lunch that is ready in just 30 minutes.

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Day 4: Chicken & Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pesto

<p>Homemade pesto may seem daunting, but in this quick pasta recipe you can make a simple sauce in minutes while the pasta water comes to a boil. You can substitute frozen green beans and cauliflower for fresh; in Step 4, cook the frozen vegetables according to package directions before tossing with the pasta and pesto. </p>
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Homemade pesto may seem daunting, but in this quick pasta recipe you can make a simple sauce in minutes while the pasta water comes to a boil. You can substitute frozen green beans and cauliflower for fresh; in Step 4, cook the frozen vegetables according to package directions before tossing with the pasta and pesto.

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Day 5: Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

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This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.

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Day 6: Coriander-&-Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Salad & Poached Eggs

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Crushed coriander seeds and lemon zest give this quick salmon recipe praiseworthy flavor that pairs beautifully with a shaved asparagus and poached egg salad. Served with a glass of white wine, this healthy recipe makes the ultimate lunch or light dinner.

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Day 7: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

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This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.

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Day 8: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

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Yogurt makes a fine substitute for cream in the sauce for this easy pasta recipe. Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out. Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe.

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Day 9: Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens

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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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Day 10: Chickpea & Potato Curry

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This fast Indian-style curry comes together with ingredients you most likely have on hand, like frozen peas and canned tomatoes and chickpeas. Plus, using these spices shows how simple it is to make a curry sauce for an easy vegetarian recipe. Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.

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Day 11: Crispy Oven-Fried Fish Tacos

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Fish tacos make a satisfying meal the entire family will love. Many restaurant versions are deep-fried, but our technique includes coating the fish in a seasoned whole-grain breading and spritzing it lightly with cooking spray before baking on a rack until golden brown. The result is a crispy exterior with moist and flaky fish inside.

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Day 12: Chicken Chili Verde

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Prepared salsa verde adds tang to this fast weeknight chili recipe and pairs beautifully with the rich caramelized chicken and creamy beans. Don't shy away from the poblano peppers. They offer a mild heat but deliver a depth of flavor you can't find in regular green bell peppers.

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Day 13: Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

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In this healthy BBQ shrimp recipe, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice blend and served with zucchini, peppers and whole-grain orzo for a delicious and easy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.

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Day 14: Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

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One sheet pan is all you'll need to whip up these zesty chicken fajitas. They're quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!

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Day 15: Southwest Salmon Chowder

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Perfect for a cold day, this salmon chowder is an excellent source of high quality lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. As an added bonus, this low-effort chowder can be prepared in less than an hour.

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Day 16: Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

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Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you're serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.

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Day 17: Charred Shrimp & Pesto Buddha Bowls

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These shrimp and pesto Buddha bowls are delicious, healthy, pretty and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they're basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.

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Day 18: Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta

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The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful. The eggplant-tomato mixture served over whole-wheat pasta with fresh basil and a bit of salty cheese makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.

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Day 19: Sesame-Garlic Beef & Broccoli with Whole-Wheat Noodles

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A savory marinade with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil infuses flavor into sirloin steak pieces in this healthy beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Tip: Partially freeze the beef for easier slicing.

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Day 20: Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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We love the crunch from sliced cucumber and jicama in these savory chicken lettuce wraps. Serve with the simple peanut sauce for an easy dinner recipe that will impress kids and adults alike.

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Day 21: Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy

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All of the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor.

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Day 22: Pumpkin Seed Salmon with Maple-Spice Carrots

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Because this one-pan meal is ready in just 35 minutes, it's a good choice for a healthy recipe after you've had a long day at the office. Maple-spiced carrots cook alongside pepita-crusted salmon fillets and deliver amazing taste and nutrition in a dinner the whole family will devour.

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Day 23: Charred Vegetable & Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema

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Pile vegetables and black beans onto crisp tostadas and top them off with lime crema for a vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. Charring the vegetables under the broiler infuses them with smoky flavor while cooking them quickly.

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Day 24: No-Cook Black Bean Salad

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A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks. This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.

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Day 25: Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf

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Fresh jalapeƱos give this quick and easy roasted salmon dish its kick; honey and balsamic vinegar give it a sweet finish. A nutty-tasting wild rice pilaf completes this healthy dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Day 26: Jerk Chicken & Pineapple Slaw

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Ready in under 30 minutes, this spicy chicken dish with sweet pineapple slaw is perfect for any night of the week.

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Day 27: Pork & Green Chile Stew

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Let your slow cooker work--while you're at work!--and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles, and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.Ā 

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Day 28: Chicken Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Use convenience ingredients, like cooked chicken (leftover or purchased) and store-bought curry sauce to whip up these easy loaded baked potatoes. We call for cauliflower in this recipe, but feel free to sub in whatever veggies you have on hand for a quick and easy dinner. You can also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.

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Day 29: Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing

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Curly kale forms the base of this salad, but you could use chard or spinach. To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.

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Day 30: Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower "Rice"

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Cut carbs and calories by using cauliflower "rice" instead of regular rice in this 30-minute pork paprikash recipe.

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    1 of 30 Day 1: Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese & Polenta
    2 of 30 Day 2: EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan
    3 of 30 Day 3: Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce
    4 of 30 Day 4: Chicken & Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pesto
    5 of 30 Day 5: Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
    6 of 30 Day 6: Coriander-&-Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Salad & Poached Eggs
    7 of 30 Day 7: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole
    8 of 30 Day 8: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp
    9 of 30 Day 9: Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens
    10 of 30 Day 10: Chickpea & Potato Curry
    11 of 30 Day 11: Crispy Oven-Fried Fish Tacos
    12 of 30 Day 12: Chicken Chili Verde
    13 of 30 Day 13: Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo
    14 of 30 Day 14: Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
    15 of 30 Day 15: Southwest Salmon Chowder
    16 of 30 Day 16: Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce
    17 of 30 Day 17: Charred Shrimp & Pesto Buddha Bowls
    18 of 30 Day 18: Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
    19 of 30 Day 19: Sesame-Garlic Beef & Broccoli with Whole-Wheat Noodles
    20 of 30 Day 20: Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
    21 of 30 Day 21: Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy
    22 of 30 Day 22: Pumpkin Seed Salmon with Maple-Spice Carrots
    23 of 30 Day 23: Charred Vegetable & Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema
    24 of 30 Day 24: No-Cook Black Bean Salad
    25 of 30 Day 25: Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf
    26 of 30 Day 26: Jerk Chicken & Pineapple Slaw
    27 of 30 Day 27: Pork & Green Chile Stew
    28 of 30 Day 28: Chicken Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    29 of 30 Day 29: Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing
    30 of 30 Day 30: Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower "Rice"

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