15 Slimmed Down Comfort Foods That Still Hit the Spot
Comfort food doesn’t have to come with a side of guilt. It’s still possible to enjoy the cozy, satisfying meals you love, whether you’re watching calories or just trying to eat a little lighter.
Get ready to dig in without holding back with these healthier takes on classic comfort dishes, all the flavor, none of the heaviness.
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup is so delicious. With only a few ingredients, it can easily made vegan because it has no cream.
Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup.
Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
This Beef Stew is perfect for making in the fall since we add lots of delicious fall root vegetables to a traditional stew.
Get The Recipe: Beef Stew with Root Vegetables.
Best Damn Pot Roast
This is literally the best damn slow cooker pot roast recipe ever! An easy, delicious, economical meal for your family any night of the week!
Get The Recipe: Best Damn Pot Roast.
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut
This Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is also gluten and lactose free! Step by step directions for stovetop, in your instant pot and in a crockpot.
Get The Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut.
Clear Soup (Hibachi Soup)
Do you love the clear, flavorful soup served before your meal at Japanese restaurants? This recipe will show you how to make your own version at home. We call it Hibachi Soup, but it’s also known as Japanese Clear Soup.
Get The Recipe: Clear Soup (Hibachi Soup).
Slow Cooker Beef Braciole
Slow Cooker Beef Braciole, made with flank steak that’s been stuffed with a delectable, garlicky filling, then rolled up and seared in a pan, before being slow cooked in marinara sauce until super tender.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Braciole.
Romanian Peas and Chicken Stew
Romanian peas and chicken stew recipe is very easy to make, being ready in just over an hour. It requires a minimum effort, as most of the time the stew is just simmering, and you don’t have to do much.
Get The Recipe: Romanian Peas and Chicken Stew.
Arroz con Pollo
This Arroz con Pollo is an easy one-pot meal full of Latin flavors, combining juicy chicken, fluffy yellow rice, and vegetables for a complete meal.
Get The Recipe: Arroz con Pollo.
Italian Meatball Salad with Simple Dressing
This Italian meatball salad is a great way to turn leftover meatballs into a whole new dish. It all comes together in 10 minutes, and it’s a low-carb, high-flavor meal that’s so easy to prepare.
Get The Recipe: Italian Meatball Salad with Simple Dressing.
Mexican Beans (Frijoles De La Olla)
Frijoles de la Olla, or Mexican-style beans cooked in a pot, are healthy, hearty, and budget-friendly. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, these beans only require four ingredients and a couple hours of hands-off cooking.
Get The Recipe: Mexican Beans (Frijoles De La Olla).
Busy Day Soup
This Busy Day Soup is perfect for those days when you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It is full of flavor and comes together quickly with pantry staples.
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Zucchini Pizza Boats
Looking for an easy, healthy dinner that is low on carbs? These Zucchini Pizza Boats will be perfect for you! Zucchini Pizza Boats are halved zucchinis with the insides scooped out and replaced with all of your favorite pizza toppings.
Get The Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Boats.
Easy Mahi Mahi with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Easy Mahi Mahi with Lemon Garlic Sauce. A simple and wildly delicious way to prepare and serve this tender, flakey, and popular white fish.
Get The Recipe: Easy Mahi Mahi with Lemon Garlic Sauce.
Nourishing Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
It’s incredibly hearty, nourishing, and filling enough to serve as a complete meal for lunch or dinner. You can keep it low-carb or make it with (gluten-free pasta) like Tortellini or Ravioli. This soup won’t disappoint!
Get The Recipe: Nourishing Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup).
Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta
Time to cozy up with this delicious Italian White Bean Soup! Made in the crockpot, this Tuscan soup is a healthy and satisfying Italian-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights!
Get The Recipe: Heart Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta.
