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10 Comfort Food Recipes That Pack a Healthy Punch - When it's cold outside and all you want to do is curl up in front of the fireplace, nothing hits the spot like comfort food. The problem is that, whether your comfort food of choice is elegant risotto or more down-home fare, it's usually heavy. Luckily, comforting food doesn't have to be. These 21 comfort food recipes have all the flavors you crave, but healthier ingredients, so you can have the best of both worlds.
1. Lighter Chicken, Bacon, and Broccoli Alfredo
This Alfredo has all of the flavor you love, but relies on some healthier substitutes. Low-fat milk and chicken broth take the place of cream, pork bacon is swapped for turkey, and nutrient-rich broccoli is thrown in the mix for an added healthy boost. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
2. Cauliflower Risotto
Risotto is delicious, but it can be a pain to make. This cauliflower version isn’t just healthier — it’s easier to make too. (via Cook’s Hideout)
3. Whipped Feta and Cauliflower Mash
Skip the mashed potatoes in favor of mashed cauliflower. It’s a creamy, rich-tasting side dish that’s lower in carbs, flavored with feta and herbs so you’re left feeling satisfied. (via Whole Food Bellies)
4. Baked Turkey Meatballs With Quinoa
Meatballs and pasta are delicious, but best saved for special occasions. These baked turkey meatballs with quinoa, full of lean protein and whole grains, are a lighter version that you can enjoy on a more regular basis. (via Just a Taste)
5. Sweet Potato and Kale Brown Rice Casserole
Many of us grew up on cheesy rice casseroles, and this recipe offers up a healthier take. It’s made with nutritional powerhouses like sweet potato, kale, and brown rice. (via Cook Nourish Bliss)
6. Cauliflower Gnocchi
Cauliflower gnocchi isn’t just a lighter version of the classic. It’s a praise-worthy dish on its own, especially when topped with colorful kale pesto. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)
7. Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie gets a lighter makeover in this recipe. It’s a dairy-free take on the classic that opts for grass-fed meat instead of the usual. (via Vodka and Biscuits)
8. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-ups
Ribbons of zucchini lighten up lasagna in this recipe. It has all of the saucy, cheesy goodness you love, but less carb. (via The Girl on Bloor)
9. Spaghetti Squash Boats With Chicken
Spaghetti squash replaces pasta while chicken and bacon add big flavor to the mix for a cozy dish that’s healthy but truly satisfying. (via Well Plated)
10. Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Lighten things up by baking the chicken instead of frying it, and serving it on a bed of greens instead of pasta. (via Wry Toast Eats)
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Sweet Potato Spaghetti With Lentil Sauce
Spiralized noodles are all the rage, and they come in handy in this dish. Topped with a chunky lentil Bolognese, it’s a cozy dish full of essential nutrients. (via Emilie Eats)
1. Lighter Chicken, Bacon, and Broccoli Alfredo
This Alfredo has all of the flavor you love, but relies on some healthier substitutes. Low-fat milk and chicken broth take the place of cream, pork bacon is swapped for turkey, and nutrient-rich broccoli is thrown in the mix for an added healthy boost. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
2. Cauliflower Risotto
Risotto is delicious, but it can be a pain to make. This cauliflower version isn’t just healthier — it’s easier to make too. (via Cook’s Hideout)
3. Whipped Feta and Cauliflower Mash
Skip the mashed potatoes in favor of mashed cauliflower. It’s a creamy, rich-tasting side dish that’s lower in carbs, flavored with feta and herbs so you’re left feeling satisfied. (via Whole Food Bellies)
4. Baked Turkey Meatballs With Quinoa
Meatballs and pasta are delicious, but best saved for special occasions. These baked turkey meatballs with quinoa, full of lean protein and whole grains, are a lighter version that you can enjoy on a more regular basis. (via Just a Taste)
5. Sweet Potato and Kale Brown Rice Casserole
Many of us grew up on cheesy rice casseroles, and this recipe offers up a healthier take. It’s made with nutritional powerhouses like sweet potato, kale, and brown rice. (via Cook Nourish Bliss)
6. Cauliflower Gnocchi
Cauliflower gnocchi isn’t just a lighter version of the classic. It’s a praise-worthy dish on its own, especially when topped with colorful kale pesto. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)
7. Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie gets a lighter makeover in this recipe. It’s a dairy-free take on the classic that opts for grass-fed meat instead of the usual. (via Vodka and Biscuits)
8. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-ups
Ribbons of zucchini lighten up lasagna in this recipe. It has all of the saucy, cheesy goodness you love, but less carb. (via The Girl on Bloor)
9. Spaghetti Squash Boats With Chicken
Spaghetti squash replaces pasta while chicken and bacon add big flavor to the mix for a cozy dish that’s healthy but truly satisfying. (via Well Plated)
10. Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Lighten things up by baking the chicken instead of frying it, and serving it on a bed of greens instead of pasta. (via Wry Toast Eats)
Bonus+
Sweet Potato Spaghetti With Lentil Sauce
Spiralized noodles are all the rage, and they come in handy in this dish. Topped with a chunky lentil Bolognese, it’s a cozy dish full of essential nutrients. (via Emilie Eats)
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