Browse 370 Healthy Recipes

In today's fast paced world we are all guilty of foregoing nutrition for convenience. What we don't always realize is that healthy meals do not have to take hours to make. Our goal at HalfHourMeals.com is to supply recipes that are not just fast and easy, but also wholesome and nutritious for you and your family. Take a few minutes and try one of these great dishes. Your body will thank you.

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Roast Tomato, Onion & Pumpkin Seed Salad

Roast Tomato, Onion & Pumpkin Seed Salad

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

We’re still experiencing cold Winter temperatures here in Tanzania, so the other day I was inspired to make this delicious warm salad for lunch. It comes from the August copy of the South African “Essentials” magazine, and I discovered it one n…

Pescado Vera Cruz

Pescado Vera Cruz

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

A simple and delicious fish recipe I learned a few years ago. Can be eaten as a soup, or the sauce can be drained and you can enjoy moist fish fish and wonderfully flavored veggies on their own.

Keem's Koho (Salmon) Kookery

Keem's Koho (Salmon) Kookery

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

My 11-year seasonal gig as the executive chef of the Driftwood Lodge in SE Alaska taught me a thing or two about cooking wild silver (coho) salmon. A very quick and easy way is to simply roast the fillet - bones in and skin on. Removing the bones from…

Seafood Salad Thai style (Yam Thale)

Seafood Salad Thai style (Yam Thale)

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Seafood salad or Thai called "Yam Thale" Every bite of this seafood salad offers a taste-explosion of Thai flavors! At the same time, the dressing never overpowers the fresh taste of the seafood, but rather brings out all of its natural succulence. While…

Zesty Carrots

Zesty Carrots

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

When Zesty Carrots are served with dinner our serving dish is always emptied! This delicious easy to prepare and colorful side dish is a nutritious family favorite. I use dried spices, because they are always found in my spice rack. Yummy!

Orange Ginger Chicken Tabbouleh

Orange Ginger Chicken Tabbouleh

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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

This is really delicious. I love the bright flavors of orange, ginger and mint, and combined they are refreshing and wonderful. Tabbouleh is very easy to make and budget-friendly, as well.

Easy Cheesy Noodles

Easy Cheesy Noodles

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Easy Cheesy Noodles is a memory from my childhood! My mom used elbow macaroni when she made this easy and yummy side dish. I now use “No Yolks” Noodles, but Egg Noodles can be substituted. We do not have leftovers when this family favorite side dis…

Garden Gazpacho

Garden Gazpacho

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.

Cornish Hen stuffed with Couscous

Cornish Hen stuffed with Couscous

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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

This is a typical Moroccan recipe, a stuffed Cornish hen with couscous, spiced with fresh ginger and Arabic gum.

Chili-rubbed Cod with Seasoned Acini di Pepe

Chili-rubbed Cod with Seasoned Acini di Pepe

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This recipe was first featured my 8/6/09 post: http://theunemployedchef.blogspot.com/2009/08/another-meaningless-post-of-my.html It's quick, easy, and delicious--and unlike most of my recipes, it's actually healthy!

Refried Beans ~ a low fat healthy version

Refried Beans ~ a low fat healthy version

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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Frijoles refritos(refried beans), are beans that are fried with oil/fat, mashed and then refried again. That's the meaning of refrito- twice fried. Refried beans in Mexico are traditionally cooked or fried in lard. I know it's sounds gross and fatty, but…

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

If you made a resolution to eat healthy in 2010, this roasted cauliflower and leek soup is a great tasting way to start.

Best-Ever Blueberry Muffins

Best-Ever Blueberry Muffins

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Adapted from Great American Recipes. These muffins will definitely brighten your morning! Enjoy with love, Catherine

Lighter General Tso's Chicken

Lighter General Tso's Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

For the life of me I don't remember where i found this recipe. I usually am very good about writing that down, but not this time! I am pretty sure this is a WeightWatchers recipe, but-again- not positive. I love Chinese carry out. Yum. However, it can be…

Catfish with Veggie Sauce

Catfish with Veggie Sauce

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

I saw the original version of this recipe on Giada's show (she used halibut), and of course, I had to tinker with it.

Poached Salmon with Creamy Piccata Sauce

Poached Salmon with Creamy Piccata Sauce

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Easy poached salmon is sophisticated with a creamy caper-and-lemon sauce. This is so yummy and very healthy. My family loved it! I found the recipe at eatingwell.com

Halibut

Halibut "Toscano"

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This delicious dish uses the flavors of Tuscany to create a tasty meal that's easier to cook than it tastes!

Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Pancakes with Maple Syrup

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Pancakes are good for Breakfast and a good pudding.

Melon Salsa

Melon Salsa

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

This is so good. I love playing with new salsa recipes for the summer! This one is great over grilled meat, or all alone!

Kielbasa with Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Kielbasa with Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This was a bit of a throw together meal the other night. I have had Kielbasa sitting in my freezer for awhile, and wasn't sure what to make! This dish came together great, and its really easy! I served it with a little rice, and a side of spinach. Enjoy!

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