Heart Healthy Vegetable Dishes

Did you know the American Heart Association recommends at least three servings of vegetables each day? Vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals that support heart health, while being naturally low in calories. They’re also excellent sources of fiber and antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage. This week, we’re sharing five delicious recipes designed to help you add more vegetables to your daily routine—without making it feel like a chore.

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Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy your spaghetti squash bowl as directed in the recipe. Choose your favorite dessert as a 25% option. I would pick a brownie.

75% water-fiber foods – spaghetti squash, stir fry veggies (peas, carrots, snap peas, bell peppers, water chestnuts, baby corn), garlic, ginger, cilantro
25% foods – peanuts, sesame oil, meatless crumbles, brownie

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy a large serving of this soup with your favorite rustic bread in the 25% zone.

75% water-fiber foods – sonion, carrots, celery, green beans, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, zucchini, spinach, fresh parsley
25% foods – oil, pasta, bread

Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Plate your roasted vegetables with brown rice with grilled fish in the 25% zone. If you don’t eat fish, you can try grilled tofu.

75% water-fiber foods – Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, turnips, beets, sweet potatoes, garlic, brown rice
25% foods – oil, fish/tofu

Moroccan Lentil Stew With Butternut Squash

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your stew over brown rice for a filling meal. Choose your own 25% item. I would pick a dollop of sour cream.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, garlic, butternut squash, diced tomatoes, lentils, fresh cilantro, brown rice
25% foods – oil, sour cream

Chicken With Grilled Okra

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve the chicken with grilled okra, brown rice, and a tossed salad. Don’t eat chicken? Make it with Gardein Chick’n Strips.

75% water-fiber foods – okra, garlic, fresh rosemary, brown rice, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, onion
25% foods –  dressing, chicken, cheese

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.