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Get Back on Track with These 29 Delicious and Realistic Recipes

As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are left feeling sluggish and guilty about our indulgences. But instead of resorting to extreme measures like boycotting carbs or counting every last calorie, why not try a more realistic approach to healthy eating?

Sensible Meals for a Fresh Start

Here are 29 simple and fun recipes that require just five main ingredients or less, making it easy to stick to your healthy-eating plan come January. From beef and pork to poultry, seafood, and meatless options, there’s something for everyone.

Beef and Pork Recipes

1. Breakfast Sausage Egg Cups: A complete, balanced breakfast that’s portable and easy to make.
2. 5-Ingredient Italian Sausage and Kale Baked Ziti: A satisfying pasta dish with cheese, sausage, and kale.
3. Thai Peanut Beef: A flavorful sauce made with peanut butter, brown sugar, and Sriracha.
4. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos: A convenient and delicious taco recipe with just five main ingredients.
5. Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin: A lean and decadent pork dish with a homemade honey-mustard sauce.
6. Shredded Crock-Pot Roast Beef With Pumpkin and Salsa: A healthy and easy recipe with canned pumpkin and ready-made salsa.
7. Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops: A fruity and buttery pork chop dinner with no-sugar-added applesauce and caramelized onions.
8. 5-Ingredient Chorizo Spaghetti Squash Pasta: A lower-carb pasta dish with chorizo, tomato, and basil sauce.

Poultry Recipes

9. 5-Ingredient Chicken Feta Pasta: A light and filling dish with fettuccini, herby tomato sauce, and chicken.
10. 5-Ingredient Caprese Chicken: A flavorful chicken dish with tomato, basil, and mozzarella.
11. Mango Chicken Breakfast Sausage: A sweet and savory breakfast patty with mango and chicken.
12. Rockin’ 5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Turkey Chili: A hearty and comforting chili recipe with sweet potatoes, black beans, and ground turkey.
13. 5-Ingredient Turkey Meatballs: A lean and protein-packed meatball recipe with almond flour and chopped peppers.
14. 5-Ingredient Lemon Yogurt Marinated Chicken: A quick and easy marinade with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.

Seafood Recipes

15. Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet: A flavorful and easy shrimp recipe with ginger, garlic, honey, and soy sauce.
16. Honey Mustard Pecan-Crusted Salmon: A healthy and elegant salmon dish with a crunchy pecan crust.
17. Mediterranean Tuna Salad: A refreshing and protein-packed salad with tuna, Mediterranean spices, and no cooking involved.
18. 5-Ingredient Baked Cod: A simple and herby fish dinner with garlic and sage.
19. Shrimp Salad With Zucchini Noodles, Lemon, Garlic, and Feta Cheese: A light and refreshing salad with spiralized zucchini and low-fat feta.
20. Orange Maple Salmon: A sweet and citrusy salmon recipe with fresh orange juice.
21. Quick and Easy Sumptuous Salmon: A fast and flavorful salmon dish with chili paste, soy sauce, and honey.

Meatless Recipes

22. Kale Butternut Squash Salad: A healthy and easy salad with roasted veggies, cranberries, and crumbled cheese.
23. Easy Swiss Chard Stir-Fry: A speedy stir-fry recipe with Swiss chard and garlic.
24. Vegan Roasted Tomato Pasta With Garlic and Basil: A light and flavorful pasta dish with cherry tomatoes and olive oil.
25. Roasted Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette: A healthy and colorful potato salad with roasted potatoes and olive oil.
26. 5-Ingredient Vegetable Frittata: A versatile and convenient breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipe.
27. 5-Ingredient Mexican Quinoa: A quick and easy quinoa dish with canned beans, corn, and salsa.
28. Healthy Kale and Quinoa Bowl: A nutritious and filling bowl with quinoa, kale, and room for customization.
29. Cauliflower and Tofu Curry: A flavorful and easy curry recipe with red curry paste and cauliflower.

These recipes will help you get back on track with healthy eating without sacrificing flavor or convenience. Happy cooking!