35 Healthy Meal-in-One Recipes

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35 Healthy Meal-in-One Recipes2/34 Meatball Cabbage Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her house for weekend visits. The mouthwatering meatballs tucked inside made these stand out from any other cabbage rolls I’ve tried. —Betty Buckmaster, Muskogee, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3 rolls: 323 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 3/34 Apple Sausage Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Making croutons with cinnamon-raisin bread is sweet genius. Toss together the rest of the salad while they toast. —Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. 4/34 Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl 4 Reviews Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 311 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. 5/34 Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze 3 Reviews Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always

widen with satisfaction

widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about the spicy-sweet sauce. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 284 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 6/34 One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Dinner 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thick like chili and with plenty of stuffed pepper flavor, this dish will warm you up on chilly days. —Charlotte Smith, McDonald, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 cups:

This recipe is a lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple

415 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. 7/34 Cheeseburger Bowl 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple. You can try a version of the dressing with 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. —Laurie Rogerson, Ellington, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 cups salad mixture with 2 tablespoons dressing: 374 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium,

11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein

11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 8/34 Honey-Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetables 9 Reviews Honey-Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my whole family comes over for dinner, I make a big platter of roast chicken with sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel. My dad leads the fan club. —Kelly Ferguson, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 432 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat

5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 9/34 Butternut Squash Chili 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 261 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. Also, check out these

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healthy Mexican food recipes loaded with good-for-you ingredients. 10/34 Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan supper has become an all-time favorite, not only because of its bright flavors but also because of its speedy cleanup time. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 516 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate

(19g sugars, 9g fiber), 39g protein

(19g sugars, 9g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/34 Lentil Loaf 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won’t miss the meat. And it’s packed with fiber and nutrients. —Tracy Fleming, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 213 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 12/34 Pork Chops

Not only is it delicious, but you can clean it up in a flash

and Asparagus 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork and Asparagus Sheet-Pan Dinner Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When time is of the essence, it’s nice to have a quick and easy meal idea in your back pocket. Not only is it delicious, but you can clean it up in a flash. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 486 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. 13/34 Pastry-Topped

My friends tell me this is the best potpie they’ve ever had

Turkey Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends tell me this is the best potpie they’ve ever had. Hearty and full-flavored, my comforting classic never lets on that it’s also low in fat and a good source of fiber. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 280 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1

vegetable, 1/2 fat

vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/34 Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken Fajitas 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side, but my family loves them! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 2 fajitas: 359 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1

The dish looks and tastes bright and fresh

fat. 15/34 Scallops with Snow Peas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Scallops with Snow Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The vibrant, crisp pea pods in this dish are a nice contrast with the soft scallops. The dish looks and tastes bright and fresh. —Barb Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup stir-fry with 3/4 cup rice: 378 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 16/34 Vegetable & Beef Stuffed Red Peppers 3

It’s one of the few ways I can get my husband to eat veggies

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetable & Beef Stuffed Red Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this stuffed pepper recipe. It’s one of the few ways I can get my husband to eat veggies. Make it meatless by replacing the beef with eggplant and adding more vegetables like mushrooms or squash. You can also replace the rice with barley, couscous or even orzo. —Jennifer Zimmerman, Avondale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 287 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol,

555mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein

555mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/34 Southern Loaded Sweet Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a taste of a southern classic, we make sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw and manage to sidestep the calorie overload. —Amy Burton, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 potato with 2/3 cup pork mixture and 1/4 cup coleslaw: 428 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg

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