25 Comfort Food Dishes Made Healthy

Who says pizza can't be healthy? 

Recipe: Try our Spiralized Squash & Pancetta Pizza

This saucy dish uses whole wheat egg noodles and light sour cream to keep calorie count low and delicious-ness levels high. 

Recipe: Try our Chicken Paprikash

This vegetarian dish is packed with plenty of protein thanks to beans and pine nuts. Looking for flavor? Rosemary, parsley, and chiles won't leave you disappointed. 

Recipe: Try our Roasted Eggplants with Sicilian-Style Cannellini Beans

You could make yourself that same stew you've been cooking up for years... or you could add chickpeas and lemon zest for a tasty (and healthy) twist!

Recipe: Try our Moroccan Chicken & Chickpea Stew

Creamy... without the cream! Hold the milk and heavy cream when making this recipe – all you need are cauliflower, chicken stock, and a blender to get that smooth texture. 

Recipe: Try our Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Paprika Oil

There's so much spicy Tex-Mex flavor bursting out of these lightened-up enchiladas, you'll be making them again and again. 

Recipe: Try our Red Chicken Enchiladas

Ever tried polenta in soup? Rach's yum-o recipe will make you wonder why you haven't.

Recipe: Try Rachael's Tomato Soup with Polenta

Shrimp. Guac. Salsa. Veggies. Healthy comfort food doesn't get much better (or easier) than this!

Recipe: Try our Easy Shrimp Fajitas

Turns out, you can down platefuls of spaghetti without feeling guilty!

Recipe: Try our Farro Spaghetti with Zucchini & Onions

Tostadas are basically open-faced tacos. Keep 'em on the healthy side by using grilled chicken, reduced-fat cheese, and low-sodium black beans.

Recipe: Try our Chicken & Black Bean Tostadas

In case you were curious, the three beans in this dish are black beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). Stir them up with veggies and spices for a savory comfort food like no other.

Recipe: Try our Three Bean Chili

Substituting spaghetti squash for regular pasta is one of the easiest ways to cut calories. And with tasty ingredients like pancetta, onion, and parmesan, who can tell the difference?

Recipe: Try our Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

In this case, "new and improved" means adding fresh thyme, sweet smoked paprika, and chickpea flour to a classic recipe.

Recipe: Try our New & Improved England Clam Chowder

Just can't do away with regular pasta noodles? No problem! To make this dish, mix linguine with spiralized butternut squash for a creamy pasta dinner that's still low in carbs.

Recipe: Try our Linguine with Butternut Squash & Leeks

This spicy chili is not only full of good-for-you ingredients, but also provides some serious flavor thanks to jalapeños and a pour of beer!

Recipe: Try our Beef Chili with Pickled Jalapeños

Add some veggies to mashed sweet potatoes for a healthy power meal.

Recipe: Try our Roast Mushrooms and Kale over Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This sammie is just as good as anything you'll find at a BBQ restaurant, minus the not-so-good-for-you stuff.

Recipe: Try our Shredded Steak Sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries

You're only a few ingredients away from this healthy take on crispy chicken. It's bound to become your new low-carb go-to on chilly nights.

Recipe: Try our Quinoa-Crusted Chicken

This has way more flavor and texture than your typical chicken soup. With a hot pepper kick, it's sure to warm you from the inside out.

Recipe: Try our Lemongrass Chicken & Rice Soup

This healthy and hearty comfort meal gets a flavor boost from a secret ingredient: ginger beer!

Recipe: Try our Pork Chops with Apples

Clementines, veggies, and protein-packed scallops make this dish super nutritious, while a mixture of Worcestershire sauce and balsamic glaze amp up flavor.

Recipe: Try our Seared Scallops with Shiitakes

Macaroni and cheese: it's the ultimate comfort food! Cut down on pasta by loading up on goat cheese, veggies, and walnuts.

Recipe: Try our Mac 'n' Goat Cheese

There's nothing but fresh, wholesome ingredients in this soup. Make it even healthier by using low-sodium black beans and light sour cream.

Recipe: Try our Black Bean Soup

Herby chimichurri freshens up buttery tilapia, while a mixture of onions, corn, and bell peppers add a satisfying crunch.

Recipe: Try our Grilled Tilapia with Chimichurri & Corn Salad

This creamy risotto is comfort food to the max. 

Recipe: Try our Creamy Beet & Goat Cheese Risotto

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