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  5. 25 Recipes for When You've Had Too Much Sodium

25 Recipes for When You've Had Too Much Sodium

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD May 11, 2021
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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When you've eaten too much sodium, it can lead to bloat, dehydration, headaches and a slew of undesirable symptoms. To help you combat that, these recipes feature ingredients including avocado, white beans, Greek yogurt and leafy greens that are high in potassium and other nutrients that help balance your sodium levels. Recipes like Veggie Burger Hash and Pineapple Green Smoothie are healthy, low in sodium and can help you get back on track.

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Green Tea-Peach Smoothie Bowl

<p>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.</p>
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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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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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Almost Chipotle's Guacamole

Almost Chipotle's Guacamole
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Make guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle--but don't worry, our version won't be extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.

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Veggie Burger Hash

<p>This vegetarian riff on corned beef hash uses frozen black bean veggie burgers for an easy, healthy dinner recipe. Some frozen veggie burgers have a firmer texture than others--the softer ones will crumble more when you mix them into the vegetables. Both taste delicious!</p>
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This vegetarian riff on corned beef hash uses frozen black bean veggie burgers for an easy, healthy dinner recipe. Some frozen veggie burgers have a firmer texture than others--the softer ones will crumble more when you mix them into the vegetables. Both taste delicious!

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Granola-Topped Caramel Fruit Dip

<p>Sliced fruit is irresistible when paired with this caramel-flavored Greek yogurt dip.</p>
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Sliced fruit is irresistible when paired with this caramel-flavored Greek yogurt dip.

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Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado

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Precooked polenta makes this savory healthy breakfast a breeze. Serving the easy poached eggs on a bed of arugula is a wonderful way to get a head start on your daily vegetable intake.

 

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Pineapple Green Smoothie

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Use ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.

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Quinoa Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Quinoa Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
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Persimmons add sweetness to this tossed green salad that sports a healthy salad dressing. A sprinkling of crispy fried quinoa adds unexpected crunch, putting the salad over the top in the best way.

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Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon

Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon
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This recipe for seared scallops with white beans and spinach turns out a healthy dinner that looks impressive (and tastes great) in just 25 minutes. Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish. The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too. When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled "dry." Some scallops are soaked in a solution that prevents them from searing properly and can give them a soapy flavor.

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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Homemade poppy seed dressing pairs beautifully with tender spinach, crunchy almonds and juicy berries for a fantastically refreshing and easy spring salad. To make ahead, whisk dressing, combine salad ingredients and store separately. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving. To make it a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.

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Banana-Oat Muffins

<p>Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack or add them to complete a balanced breakfast. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.</p>
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Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack or add them to complete a balanced breakfast. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.

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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

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This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It's a quiche without the fussy crust! It's filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.

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White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

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Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad

Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad
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The smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad recipe are a tasty match for the creamy cilantro dressing.

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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl

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This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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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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Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils

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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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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg.

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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.

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Honeyed Greek Frozen Yogurt

<p>It's easy to stop at a frozen yogurt shop to buy something sweet but when you make the treat yourself, you can ensure it fits right into your meal plan. This honey flavored frozen yogurt recipe uses fat-free Greek yogurt and makes 8 servings!</p>
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It's easy to stop at a frozen yogurt shop to buy something sweet but when you make the treat yourself, you can ensure it fits right into your meal plan. This honey flavored frozen yogurt recipe uses fat-free Greek yogurt and makes 8 servings!

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Carrot & Banana Muffins

<p>Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast.</p>
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Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast.

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Cauliflower & Kale Frittata

Cauliflower & Kale Frittata
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Inspired by traditional Spanish tortillas made with potatoes, this healthy frittata recipe swaps potatoes for low-carb cauliflower. Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.

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Vegan White Bean Chili

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Fresh Anaheim (or poblano) chiles add mild heat to this classic white bean chili and contribute lots of smoky flavor. Quinoa adds body to the chili, while diced zucchini provides pretty flecks of green and increases the veggie content.

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Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.

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Greek Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce

Greek Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce
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Cucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek chicken pita recipe--they're grated to lend a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced to provide cool crunch tucked into the pita. Serve these Mediterranean sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.

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    1 of 25 Green Tea-Peach Smoothie Bowl
    2 of 25 Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens
    3 of 25 Almost Chipotle's Guacamole
    4 of 25 Veggie Burger Hash
    5 of 25 Granola-Topped Caramel Fruit Dip
    6 of 25 Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado
    7 of 25 Pineapple Green Smoothie
    8 of 25 Quinoa Avocado Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
    9 of 25 Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon
    10 of 25 Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
    11 of 25 Banana-Oat Muffins
    12 of 25 Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
    13 of 25 White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi
    14 of 25 Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad
    15 of 25 Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
    16 of 25 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
    17 of 25 Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils
    18 of 25 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
    19 of 25 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad
    20 of 25 Honeyed Greek Frozen Yogurt
    21 of 25 Carrot & Banana Muffins
    22 of 25 Cauliflower & Kale Frittata
    23 of 25 Vegan White Bean Chili
    24 of 25 Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
    25 of 25 Greek Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce

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