Keeping inflammation in check while enjoying great meals is easier than you might think. These anti-inflammatory recipes are packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor. They’re perfect for staying healthy without sacrificing taste.
Sheet Pan Turmeric Salmon
This sheet pan turmeric salmon with a garlic cherry sauce and roasted broccoli is a healthy, anti-inflammatory dinner that’s super easy to put together.
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Instant Pot Coconut Pork
Instant pot coconut pork is cooked with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. It’s aromatic, juicy, and tender, perfect served over turmeric ginger rice with dried fruit and sliced almonds.
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Baked Turmeric Oatmeal
Baked turmeric oatmeal is filled with cinnamon and raisins for a healthy and hearty anti-inflammatory breakfast that’s easy to make ahead.
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Blueberry White Bean Salad
A creamy tahini turmeric dressing coats this simple white bean salad with blueberries, basil, mint, and pickled red onions. Broccoli sprouts, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds add a nutritious boost and crunchy texture.
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Immune Booster Juice
Immune booster juice is a sweet, vitamin-rich drink that comes together in just 10 minutes using an electric juicer. Packed with healthy fruits and vegetables like beets, carrots, oranges, ginger, apples, and celery, it’s a great choice for keeping you healthy and feeling great.
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Chicken Miso Soup
Chicken miso soup is a perfect weeknight meal with tender chicken and hearty veggies in a rich broth. It’s not only comforting and easy on the stomach but also requires minimal effort, making it a fantastic option for maintaining a healthy diet.
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Blueberry Toast with Whipped Ricotta
This blueberry toast with whipped ricotta layers a rich blueberry compote with a quick whipped ricotta spread. It’s an excellent breakfast or snack, especially in spring and summer, and uses fresh or frozen berries for a healthy and tasty start to your day.
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Broccoli Pomegranate Salad
Broccoli pomegranate salad combines juicy pomegranate seeds, walnuts, red onion, and a homemade honey mustard dressing. It’s a healthy vegetarian side dish that adds variety to your meals and supports your anti-inflammatory goals.
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Miso Butter Salmon with Rice & Vegetable Sides
Miso butter salmon is served with coconut rice, steamed and sautéed vegetables, and a cucumber salad dressed with honey and rice vinegar. This balanced meal is flavorful and helps you stay on track with your healthy eating plan.
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Creamy Orange Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk
This creamy carrot soup with coconut milk is a great plant-based option full of flavor and nourishment. Perfect for a healthy, comforting meal.
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No-bake Turmeric Balls
Turmeric balls are tasty and healthy snacks that boost your immune system, help with digestion, and keep you full longer. A great snack option for staying healthy.
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Indian-spiced Lentil Soup
This hearty, Indian-spiced lentil soup is nourishing and full of healthy vegetables. It’s hard to stop at just one bowl, making it a great addition to your healthy meals.
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Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Bowls
Ground turmeric gives turmeric roasted cauliflower a bright color and rich flavor. Serve the cauliflower over hummus with pita bread for a great vegetarian meal that’s also gluten-free.
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Carrot-Ginger Soup
This recipe for creamy carrot-ginger soup is easy to make and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Perfect for a comforting meal that supports a healthy diet.
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Masoor Dal (Indian Red Lentil Curry)
Masoor dal is quick, comfort food and a tasty way to make red lentils. This flavorful red lentil curry is easy to prepare, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
With spices, red lentils, sweet potatoes, and lemon juice, Moroccan red lentil soup is a one-pot wonder. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s a great vegan and gluten-free meal.
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Healthy Rhubarb Muffins with Greek Yogurt
These healthy rhubarb muffins are soft and fluffy. A great breakfast treat for rhubarb lovers, packed with good ingredients.
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Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup with Ginger
Turmeric and ginger make this butternut squash and carrot soup perfect for cool weather. Roasted carrots and ginger build flavor in this cozy, healthy soup.
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20 min Healing Broth Soup
Quick clear broth prepared with wholesome healing ingredients. This soup is a great way to feel better fast.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.