
12 Recipes That Feel Indulgent but Are Surprisingly Good for You
BREAKFAST
Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes with Roasted Blueberries & Honey-Citrus Drizzle
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup protein powder
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss blueberries with 1 tsp honey and roast for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together ricotta, eggs, protein powder, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook pancakes until golden on both sides.
- Mix remaining honey with lemon juice for the drizzle.
- Serve pancakes topped with roasted blueberries and honey-citrus drizzle.
Truffle Scrambled Eggs on Cauliflower Toast with Caramelized Shallots & Microgreens
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 slices cauliflower bread
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tsp truffle oil
1/4 cup microgreens
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Caramelize shallots in butter over low heat for 15 minutes until golden.
- Toast cauliflower bread until crisp.
- Whisk eggs with truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Scramble gently over low heat.
- Top cauliflower toast with scrambled eggs, caramelized shallots, and microgreens.
Savory Yogurt Bowl with Smoked Salmon, Pickled Beets & Dill Granola
Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 oz smoked salmon
1/4 cup pickled beets
1/4 cup dill granola
1 tbsp capers
1 tsp lemon zest
Fresh dill for garnish
Directions
- Spread yogurt in a shallow bowl.
- Arrange smoked salmon, pickled beets, and capers over yogurt.
- Sprinkle with dill granola and lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Shakshuka with Harissa-Spiced Chickpeas & Cashew Labneh
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup cashew labneh
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
Directions
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add harissa and cumin, cook 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and chickpeas, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Cover and cook until eggs are set.
- Serve with dollops of cashew labneh.
LUNCH
Korean BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice & Kimchi-Lime Aioli
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp Korean BBQ sauce
1 cup cauliflower rice
1/4 cup kimchi
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lime juice
1 green onion, sliced
Directions
- Mix turkey with 1 tbsp BBQ sauce and form into meatballs. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Sauté cauliflower rice until tender.
- Blend kimchi, mayo, and lime juice for aioli.
- Serve meatballs over cauliflower rice with aioli drizzle and green onions.
Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Whipped Feta & Sun-Dried Tomato Relish
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, grated
1 egg
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 cup feta cheese
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
Directions
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini. Mix with egg and almond flour.
- Form patties and pan-fry in olive oil until crispy.
- Whip feta with lemon zest until creamy.
- Top fritters with whipped feta and sun-dried tomato relish.
Burrata & Beet Hummus Bowl with Toasted Seeds & Balsamic Drizzle
Ingredients
1 ball burrata cheese
1 cup beet hummus
2 tbsp mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
1 cup arugula
1 tsp olive oil
Directions
- Toast seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Spread beet hummus in a bowl.
- Tear burrata over hummus.
- Top with arugula, toasted seeds, and balsamic drizzle.
Saffron-Infused Seafood & Quinoa Paella
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch saffron
8 oz mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels)
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup peas
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
- Soak saffron in 2 tbsp warm water.
- Sauté garlic, bell pepper, and paprika. Add quinoa and toast 1 minute.
- Add saffron water and 2 cups broth. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Add seafood and peas, cook until seafood is done.
DINNER
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower-Miso Purée & Black Garlic Oil
Ingredients
8 large scallops
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 tbsp white miso paste
2 cloves black garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Chives for garnish
Directions
- Steam cauliflower until tender. Blend with miso until smooth.
- Infuse olive oil with mashed black garlic.
- Pat scallops dry and sear in butter 2 minutes per side.
- Serve scallops over purée with garlic oil and chives.
Crispy-Skin Chicken Thighs with Date Jus & Roasted Root Purée
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
2 dates, pitted
1 cup mixed root vegetables
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp butter
1 sprig thyme
Salt and pepper
Directions
- Season chicken and cook skin-side down until crispy. Finish in oven.
- Roast roots until tender, then blend with butter.
- Simmer dates in stock until reduced to a syrup.
- Serve chicken over purée with date jus.
Healthy Lobster Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage & Lemon Zest
Ingredients
1 lb lobster meat
20 wonton wrappers
1/4 cup ricotta
4 tbsp butter
6 sage leaves
1 tsp lemon zest
1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Mix lobster with ricotta and lemon zest for filling.
- Place filling on wonton wrappers, brush edges with egg, and seal.
- Boil ravioli 2-3 minutes until they float.
- Brown butter with sage and toss with ravioli.
Classic Herb Chicken and Whole Wheat Dumplings with Cauliflower Cream
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tbsp herbs (thyme, parsley)
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
Directions
- Poach chicken in broth with onions until cooked. Remove and shred.
- Steam cauliflower and blend until creamy.
- Mix flour, buttermilk, and herbs to form dumpling dough.
- Return shredded chicken to broth, drop in dumplings, cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Serve with cauliflower cream.

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