Don't worry, we're not going into full-on "clean eating" mode here—that's a slippery slope that leads straight to deprivation (and midnight chicken-finger feasts). Instead, we're just taking a post-Christmas pause to remind ourselves just how delicious food can be—and how good it can feel—when moderation is the watchword. These five healthy dinner recipes prove it in spades:
Indian-inspired spices and a luscious, tomatoey broth make this dish one of the best healthy dinner recipes: deeply flavorful and shockingly quick to make. Round it out with a hunk of good bread or a scoop of Israeli couscous.
Nutty, nutrient-rich barley is a genius swap for risotto rice in this one-skillet dish, and a quickly blended spinach sauce adds gorgeous color and even more goodness to the recipe.
You'll never even notice that this recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thanks to a flavor-spiked, tenderizing yogurt marinade and an addictive garlicky sauce. Pair with vegetable pickles for even more impact (and health benefits).
Curl up with a bowl of this chickpea and cauliflower curry, which uses the high heat of the oven to turn the vegetables into nutty nuggets of goodness.
Crank up the heat to make this easy but super-vibrant fish dish, packed with winter citrus and plenty of protein and fiber-rich beans to keep you satisfied.
