In winter we seek comfort in the form of sweaters, couches and food. But our cold-weather faves (think pizza and ramen) often mean we stop eating veggies altogether. Don't get us wrong, we definitely don't want to give our comfort food-filled winter menus a dose of the sad salad treatment. So we went in search of dishes that boast the best of both worlds: healthy meals that still taste and feel comforting AF.
Combatting cold weather in 2018 with fresh meals that still contain some cheesy-hot recipe integrity is possible, folks. And we've rounded up 10 dishes — from grain bowls packed with roasted veggie goodness, to hearty chicken and feta meatballs, creamy red pepper-cashew pasta, a stacked breakfast sandwich, and more — to prove it. The recipes ahead pair perfectly with our fuzzy slippers while still hitting that healthy goal on the nose. Now our sweaters and couches won't be left to do all the heavy lifting.
The Complete Nourishing Winter Bowl
Packed with lentils, brown rice, avocado, broccoli, beets, sweet potatoes, nuts, and seeds, this bowl has us covered for lunch, dinner, and even a savoury breakfast with that egg on top.
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Yummy Salmon Burgers With Slaw
Keep burgers on the menu — but go bun-less, swap in salmon, and some slaw instead of fries.
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Zucchini Noodles With Mini Chicken Feta & Spinach Meatballs
Keep zoodles away from cold territory with the incorporation of these hearty chicken, feta, and spinach meatballs.
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Goat Cheese Polenta With Roasted Vegetables
Another comfort food stunner that we'd gladly stick a spoon in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner all month long.
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Red Pepper Cashew Pasta With Roasted Cauliflower
With wholewheat pasta and a dairy-free sauce, this dish gets its creamy boost from cashews, roasted cauliflower, and red peppers.
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Salmon With Thai Curry Peanut Sauce & Coconut Coriander Rice
This salmon with curry sauce has Sunday dinner and weekday leftovers written all over it.
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Spicy Sausage & Kale Skillet Lasagne
Try subbing in ground turkey for the sausage in this veggie-packed skillet lasagne recipe.
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Super Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
This toasted bun layered with creamy avocado slices, red onions, radish sprouts, and a crispy fried egg is January breakfast goals.
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Spicy Peanut Soup With Sweet Potato & Kale
This creamy soup is vegan, gluten-free, and full of spicy-savoury flavour.
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
These vegetarian enchiladas are stuffed with sweet potatoes, black beans, feta cheese, and seasoned with spicy salsa verde.
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