Anti-Inflammatory Recipes That Will Help You Feel Better

 


Without further ado, here are 15 recipes that fit the anti-inflammatory bill:

1. Baked Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Sauce

minimalistbaker.com

Sweet potatoes are some of the sweetest starchy vegetables out there, and taste even better when paired with a thick and creamy hummus or tahini sauce.

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2. Artichoke Ricotta Flatbread

halfbakedharvest.com

Make your own whole wheat pizza dough, or grab a ready-made portion at the store.

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3. Lemon Chicken With Asparagus

pinchofyum.com

Lemon is a totally underrated fruit — it can bring out the flavor in so many meals. Take this lemon chicken recipe, which, with the help of the sour fruit, turns a greasy chicken slab into an artistic and zestful meal. (When life gives you lemons...?)

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4. Walnut Sage Pesto Pasta With Delicata Squash

abeautifulplate.com

Squash is one of those vegetables that's so flavorful, and at once so satisfyingly creamy and "meaty," that it seems too good to be healthy for you. But guess what? It is!

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5. Chickpea Shawarma Salad

minimalistbaker.com

According to Brogan, beans in general are considered a "functional" food because they offer health benefits "beyond basic nutrition, promote optimal health, and support disease prevention."

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6. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

number-2-pencil.com

Instead of the usual white tortillas, opt for whole wheat tortillas, which have more fiber and a lower glycemic index, meaning they don't result in rapid spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels after meals.

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7. Fish Taco Bowls With Chipotle Aioli and Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice

40aprons.com

You know how cauliflower rice can be weirdly dry and watery at the same time? Not so with this coconut-lime cauliflower rice, which is made with creamy, full-fat coconut milk and seasoned with lime and salt. Top it with flaky paprika-seasoned fish and one or all of the mentioned sauces, and you'll want to set up a taco shop out of your kitchen.

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8. Tomato Basil Garlic Chicken

asaucykitchen.com

When the tomato sauce is this hearty, you'll be glad your noodles are made of zucchini.

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9. Easy One-Pan Mediterranean Cod With Fennel, Kale, and Black Olives

abraskitchen.com

Look, we know cod isn't the most exciting protein. But it's low in calories, high in protein, and chock full of good-for-you vitamins and minerals. Also, its light flakiness means it's really good at absorbing whatever other flavors you might throw on the pan with it.

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10. Spaghetti Squash Garlic Noodles

paleoglutenfree.com

Zoodles are great and all, but spaghetti squash is as close to the carb-y stuff that a vegetable will actually get. Here, grated ginger, red curry paste, and fish sauce transform it into the best dang garlic "noodle" dish you could whip up using just vegetables.

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11. Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

40aprons.com

Substitute your cornmeal grits with a bag of frozen cauliflower, ghee, and garlic for low-carb, higher-nutrient grits you'll want to make again and again.

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12. 15-Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

saltandlavender.com

After you spiralize your zucchini, sprinkle the zoodles with a bit of salt (to draw out extra moisture), wait around 20 minutes, and dry them off with a paper towel.

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13. Greek Chicken Topped With Tomato, Olive, and Feta

kalynskitchen.com

This one's for you olive lovers out there. A simple chicken breast gets made over with an olive oil, oregano, and garlic marinade, and a simple olive and tomato topping.

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14. 5-Ingredient Green Curry

pinchofyum.com

Cut out some of the fat (and cost!) by using just one can of coconut milk and thinning the sauce out with water.

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15. Spaghetti Squash With Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and Thyme

thekitchn.com

Ricotta cheese, pine nuts, and thyme leaves combine for a delicious recipe that'll remind you why it's always worth it to try a new dish out.

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