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21 Budget-Friendly Heart-Healthy Dinners

April 13, 2020
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Following a heart-healthy eating pattern has never been easier than with these budget-friendly recipes. All of these dishes are lower in sodium and reduced saturated fat, as well as higher in heart-healthy nutrients like potassium. Recipes like One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach and Baked Cavatelli Casserole are delicious, healthy, affordable and perfect for any weeknight dinner.

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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

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Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

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Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water--its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes

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This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic trades beans for some of the meat to bump up fiber by 7 grams. We also cut back on the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe makeover to save you 12 grams of added sugar.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

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Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can't find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper (see Associated Recipes). This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that's ready in 25 minutes.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans

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Taco night meets baked potato night with this simple recipe for loaded baked potatoes with salsa, beans and avocado. This easy, healthy family dinner comes together with just 10 minutes of active time, so you can make it on even the busiest of weeknights. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas & Vegetables

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A tangy, balsamic dressing and nutty Parmesan cheese combine to coat tender roasted vegetables and chickpeas in this springy vegetarian dinner. To keep it vegetarian, serve it over quinoa or, for meat-eaters, serve with roasted chicken or pan-seared fish.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake

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In this chicken and asparagus recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included. Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly alongside the carrots and potatoes, with asparagus rounding out the meal. This is one quick dinner recipe you'll be returning to again and again.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers

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Busy weeknights beg for something simple like this salmon sheet-pan dinner. Like the name suggests, it's all cooked on one pan. The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets. It's a complete meal with easy cleanup!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry

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This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2019

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Basic Meatloaf

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While meatloaf purists focus on the meat, we like to look at meatloaf as a way to pack extra veggies and whole grains into a meal, as we do in this healthy, classic meatloaf recipe.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013

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Shredded Chicken Tacos

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This taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it's not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs and to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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BBQ Baked Potatoes with Pork & Broccoli

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Use leftover cooked pork to whip together these easy BBQ pork baked potatoes. Add steamed broccoli and Cheddar cheese to round out this easy healthy dinner.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese

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This rich and creamy chili comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don't have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018

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Whole-Wheat Pizza with the Works

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With pizza-style Canadian bacon and a four-cheese blend to boost the seasonings, this mouthwatering pizza is loaded with flavor but has only 216 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken

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A fresh tomato-and-basil topping on panko-crusted chicken cutlets makes an easy meal for family or casual entertaining.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Baked Cavatelli Casserole

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This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

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Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that's ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl

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With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keeping you feeling full and satisfied for hours.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Baked Penne Florentine

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This comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish is packed with protein.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

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This easy one-pan skillet-roasted lemon chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in the same pan as baby potatoes and kale for a satisfying meal with the added bonus of minimal cleanup.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Hamburger Buddy

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Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only fast--it makes the vegetables hard to detect for picky eaters. They also form the base for the sauce of this ground beef skillet supper. Make it a meal: Serve with a green salad.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007

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1 of 21 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
2 of 21 Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon
3 of 21 Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
4 of 21 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad
5 of 21 Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans
6 of 21 Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas & Vegetables
7 of 21 One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake
8 of 21 Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers
9 of 21 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry
10 of 21 Basic Meatloaf
11 of 21 Shredded Chicken Tacos
12 of 21 BBQ Baked Potatoes with Pork & Broccoli
13 of 21 Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese
14 of 21 Whole-Wheat Pizza with the Works
15 of 21 Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken
16 of 21 Baked Cavatelli Casserole
17 of 21 Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables
18 of 21 Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
19 of 21 Baked Penne Florentine
20 of 21 Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
21 of 21 Hamburger Buddy

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