Healthy Basics
From egg salad and tuna salad, to baked chicken and roast beef, here are some classic easy-to-make recipes that hit the spot.
Welcome to Healthy Basics, a series of recipes developed by Robin Miller of the Food Network's Quick Fix Meals. The recipes in this collection combine short ingredients lists with easy cooking techniques for flavorful, healthy, home-cooked food.
>Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Stratta
This recipe is really part stratta and part frittata. It's an excellent breakfast or brunch.
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Baked Chicken
Use fresh herbs and lemon juice to give plain baked chicken, fantastic flavor.
Baked Tilapia
Lemon and fish have a natural affinity. The addition of garlic and herbs really enhances the flavors.
Breaded Veal Cutlet
We gave our veal a fast, flavorful crust and then pan-fried it for a crispy texture.
Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
Our quiche is a healthy, updated classic thanks to reduced-fat cheese. Not a broccoli fan? Substitute spinach.
Chicken Salad
Lighten up this classic with low-fat versions of mayonnaise and sour cream. For a Waldorf-like chicken salad, stir in 1/3 cup of diced apples and 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts (could affect POINTS values).
Creamy Corn
This side dish makes an excellent partner for pork tenderloin, lean beef or grilled or roasted chicken.
Creamy Tomato Sauce
You can create a healthful pasta sauce in just minutes—one that's super creamy and bursting with the bright flavor of fresh basil.
Egg Salad
Forever a classic, our egg salad is made light with low-fat mayonnaise. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of ground paprika for added flavor and color.
Hollandaise Sauce
Spoon our thick, warm sauce over fish, broiled and roasted poultry and meat, or vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and cauliflower.
Juicy Hamburgers
Simply add a few highly flavored ingredients to lean ground beef and you can enjoy tasty burgers in minutes.
Macaroni Salad
The addition of celery, garlic and onion makes this picnic side dish extra flavorful. For added color, stir in diced tomatoes or water-packed roasted red pepper.
Mixed Greens with Vinaigrette
Everyone needs a basic vinaigrette in their recipe stash. The ingredients for this one are blended together for fantastic texture and flavor.
Pan-Fried Flounder
This crispy-coated fish tastes amazing. Serve with homemade fries for a real treat.
Pesto Sauce
Our slimmed-down version of this Italian classic relies on chicken broth, not tons of oil, for texture. Spoon it over meat, fish, poultry and vegetables, or toss it with cooked pasta.
Potato Salad
This colorful potato salad boasts tangy scallions and smoky turkey bacon. For variety, swap the red potatoes for Yukon Gold potatoes and diced red onion for the scallions.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
A simple blend of herbs and spices, plus a little olive oil, can transform an ordinary pork roast into an extraordinary one.
Roasted Sirloin Beef
Well-seasoned beef is as simple as adding garlic, rosemary and oregano.
Roasted Turkey Breast
Add moisture and terrific flavor to turkey breast with bottled Chinese sauces like hoisin or black bean sauce.
Roasted Vegetables
These slightly sweet, delicious roasted vegetables are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants.
Sautéed Shrimp
Fresh lemon juice and herbs provide simple yet wonderful flavor for this easy sauté. Serve the shrimp over brown rice with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
Stir-Fried Vegetables
This colorful blend of vegetables gets traditional Asian flavor from sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss in a can of baby corn and water chestnuts for added texture and flavor (could affect POINTS values).
Sour Cream and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This flavorful dip is perfect for company yet simple enough—and light enough—to be enjoyed all the time.
Tuna Salad
The key to this popular sandwich filling is to finely chop the celery so it spreads throughout the entire salad. For a flavor boost, add 1/4 cup of diced black or green olives.
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