Recipes
Breakfast
- Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal
- Blueberry Banana Oat Bread
- Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal
- The Perfect Bowl of Oatmeal
- Indian Spiced Oatmeal
- Healthy and Delicious Banana Nut Bread
- 8 Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Indian Spiced Omelet
- Low Fat Breakfast Muffins
- Light and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
- The Husband’s Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- Healthy Green Smoothie
- Easy Berry Smoothie
- Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies
- Healthy Muffins and Warm Berry Quinoa
- Fuji Apple French Toast Casserole, Potato & Onion Hash, and Strawberry Smoothies
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Oatmeal Sunflower “Pancakes”
- Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
- Banana Bread Oatmeal
Soups / Salads / Sides / Snacks
- Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
- Curried Lentil Soup
- Black Bean, Hominy and Kale Stew
- Acorn Squash Soup
- Creamy Asparagus Soup with Herbed Goat Cheese
- Butternut Squash Soup with Thyme and Parmesan
- Creamy and Spicy Corn Soup
- Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup
- Curried Cauliflower Soup
- White Bean and Kale Soup with Goat Cheese Polenta
- The Best Vegetarian Chili Ever!
- Vegetarian Bean Stew
- Tuscan Chickpea Soup
- Curried Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
- Spicy Tomato, Bean, Veggie Soup
- Creamy, Healthy Corn and Quinoa Chowder
- Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup
- Sweet & Spicy Carrot Bisque
- 20 Minute Black Bean Soup
- Arugula, Corn and Tomato Salad
- Healthy Greek Salad
- Farmer’s Market Salad and Parmesan Crusted Tofu
- Healthy Pasta Salad
- Summertime Potato Salad
- Watermelon Salad and Chili-Rubbed Melon
- Butternut Squash Soup and Gourmet Salad Flatbread
- Garlic Parmesan Kale Chips
- Guilt-Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Guilt-free, Healthy 7 Layer Bean Dip
- Lunchbox Makeover: 5 Quick and Healthy Lunch Recipes
- Two Healthy Appetizers and a Dinner Party Menu
- Super Bowl Party Recipes
- Gourmet Popcorn Recipes
- Glammed Up Guacamole
- White Bean and Veggie Bruschetta
- Mashed Potato Cakes with Onions and Kale
- Black Bean, Quinoa and Feta Griddle Cakes
- Baked Oven Fries
- Two Easy Dips with Pita Chips
- Two Quick & Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories
- Roasted Summer Squash
- Roasted Red Peppers
Sandwiches/Burgers
- Southwestern Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers
- Falafel Style Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce
- 5 Weeknight Meals for College Students or Busy Moms/Working Professionals
- Taleggio and Pear (Or Fontina and Pear) Paninis
- Healthy Peanut Butter Sandwich
- The Peanut Butter Sandwich: Reinvented
- Mushroom and Spinach Tartines with Roasted Garlic Spread
- Goat Cheese, Pear and Arugula Paninis
- Healthy Baked Falafel
- Budget-Friendly Black Bean Burgers
- Five Different Ways with Veggie Burgers
- Black Bean and Pumpkin Veggie Burgers
Indian / Middle Eastern Entrees
- Red Lentil Dal
- Traditional Indian Samosas
- Dal with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
- Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Quinoa Couscous
- Indian Spiced Spaghetti Squash “Pasta”
- Healthy and Delicious Chana Masala
- Mattar Tofu (Paneer)
- Indian Spiced Bok Choy
- Indian Spiced Faux-Fried Rice, or “Khichdi”
- Chickpea and Lentil Saute with Apples and Curry
- Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
- Indian Cauliflower “Sabji” with Peas and Carrots
- Indian Style Asparagus with Lemon and Cumin
- Spicy Samosa Wraps with Tamarind Chutney
- Indian Vegetable Stew with Chickpeas
- 10 Minute Chana Masala
- Basmati Rice and Curry Casserole (Chana and Saag Biryani)
- Vegetarian “Dosas” with Curried Chickpeas and Mint Chutney
- Curried Chickpea and Quinoa Flatbread
- Rajma (or Indian Spiced Vegetarian Chili)
- Indian Inspired Dinner: Cauliflower & Sweet Potato “Sabji” with Lentil Stew
- Spiced Potato and Curried Yogurt Flatbread
- Five Easy, Healthy, Flavorful Indian Recipes
- Quick & Healthy Indian Mixed Vegetable “Sabji”
Italian Entrees (Pastas, Pizzas)
- Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Pizzas
- Corn and Goat Cheese Polenta with Garlicky Summer Squash
- Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto
- Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies
- Pasta alla Formiana (or a healthified baked “ziti”)
- Zucchini Ribbons, Feta, Pine Nuts and Raisin Pizza
- Whole Wheat Penne with Walnut Sage Pesto, Spinach and Zucchini
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Roast Acorn Squash, Sauté Mushrooms, and Basil Pesto Lasagna
- Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
- Toasted Ravioli with a Spinach and Tomato Sauce
- Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce
- Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta
- Vegetarian Pasta (a take on Pasta Primavera)
- Healthy & flavorful pesto (with Rotini, Parmesan, Spinach and Pine Nuts)
- Gourmet, Healthy, 20 Minute Pasta
- 15 Minute Butternut Squash Ravioli with Parmesan Olive Oil Sauce
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Parmesan, Walnuts and Arugula
- Skillet Gnocchi with Spinach & White Beans
- Healthy Macaroni & Cheese
- Healthy Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
- Polenta and Garden Vegetables Bake
- Healthy Eggplant Parmesan (and other ways with roasted veggies)
- Green Pepper and Onion Pizza
- Homemade Vegetarian Pizza
- Barbecue Black Bean, Red Pepper and Corn Pizza
- Margherita Pizza
- Easy, Healthy Vegetarian Flatbread
- Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Pizza
Mexican / Spanish Inspired Entrees
- Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (with creative toppings)
- Black Bean and Pepper Jack Quesadillas
- 15 Minute Vegetarian Fajitas
- Black Bean Burrito Bowl
- Cheesy, Beany, Veggie Quesadillas
- Sweet Potato Tacos with a Spicy Yogurt Sauce
- Guilt-Free Late Night Nachos
- Quinoa Vegetable Paella
- Enchilada Lasagna
- Gourmet Black Bean Tacos
- Black Bean Chili Stuffed Peppers
- Poblano, Mango, Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas
- Quick and Easy Mexican Meals
- Mexican Pizza
- Zucchini, Black Bean and Corn Tostadas
- Quinoa and Corn Griddle Cakes with Black Bean Salsa
- Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Red Peppers with Avocado Lime Sauce
- Vegetarian Black Bean Chilaquiles
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers
- Vegetable Paella with Tofu
- Healthy Vegetarian Enchiladas
- Healthy Version of Mexican Flautas (with black bean & corn filling)
- Cumin and Lentil Quesadillas
- Southwestern Tofu Scramble with Veggies and Stewed Black Beans
Asian/Thai Inspired Entrees
- Thai Yellow Curry with Veggies, Cashews, and Tofu
- Thai Inspired Noodles with Peanut Sauce
- Simple, Healthy Asian Stir Fry with Veggies and Tofu
- Vegetarian Fried Rice with Edamame, Veggies and Tofu
Dessert
- Cocoa Oat Truffles
- Mini Banana Bundt Cakes
- Light and Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Healthy Raw Chocolate Pudding
- Oatmeal, Raisin, Coconut and Chia Seed Cookies
- Light and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
- Five Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts
- Healthier Tres Leches Cake
- Cherry-Berry Crumble Pie
- Secretly Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cherry, Almond, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
- Guilt-free Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
- Guilt-free Mini Apple Pies
- Delicious, Decadent, Chocolate Fudge Brownies
- Healthy Indian Dessert: Kheer
Hello! I'm Anjali. I'm a 20 something living in the SF Bay Area, with a passion for delicious food and a desire to make healthy eating easy, tasty, and fun! Try some of 
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Please include me on your email updates with new recipes. I am a vegetarian and LOVE your site!
Thanks so much Susan!
I just added you to my email list via FeedBurner. You just have to verify your email by clicking on the link that should be in your inbox now. Thanks again, looking forward to connecting with you more through my blog!
Hi!
I was wondering if you had a recipe for healthy muffins? I would love if you shared one. My husband’s favourite is Banana Chocolate Chip, do you have a recipe for this kind? Thanks! -Amanda
Hi Amanda! I do — this is my favorite Healthy Muffin Recipe, and this is a recipe for Healthy Banana Bread which – if you added a few chocolate chips to it and put it in muffin tins – would probably be perfect for your husband! Let me know if you end up trying these recipes and how they turn out for you!
I love your recipes. Please add me for the new posts. Thanks.
Thank you so much Sonia! I just added you as an email subscriber for my blog – but you’ll have to go into your email to click the link from “FeedBurner Email Subscriptions” to activate it. Thanks again!!
Anjali,
I am a vegetarian college student and finding your site has been a life saver! So many great recipes! Can you please add me onto your email list? Thanks!!
Kelsey
Hi Kelsey! Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m so glad my site has been helpful for you
I just added you to my newsletter list as well as my blog’s email list – so be sure to click the subscription confirmation when you see it in your inbox! Thanks again, happy healthy cooking!
Please add me to your email list for new posts.
Hi Yvonne! I just added you to my email newsletter list and my list for new posts. Just be sure to accept the confirmation from Feedburner Email Subscriptions that appeared in your inbox! Thanks!
Hey, Anjali!
I’m a college student who is also a runner and its very important for me to eat healthy food that also tastes great and gives me energy and I have to say, that I’m loving your recipes. I can’t wait to try the Indian spiced spaghetti squash recipe. Thank you so much!!
Hi Mauri! Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes
Keep me posted on how the spaghetti squash recipe turns out – I can’t wait for you to try it!!
My question is.. We are on a budget and watch Biggest Loser every week! My Husband and I both really need to loose weight and want to start getting food in the house that is healthy. I have looked online to find a grocery list of the things we really need to get( I would like to get your cookbooks when I can) the only ones I have seen are pages long . What would your grocery list be of things we would need to get started and also as we progress with more recipies? I noticed for instance a lot of recipies call for Greek Yogurt. I need a detailed list. Thankyou for any help you can give me!!!
Hi Mary! Congrats to you and your husband for making the effort to eat healthy! That is the first step
For a detailed groceries list that you can download, along with 21 healthy meals (that go with the groceries list) – this post is for you: http://pickyeaterblog.com/one-week-of-healthy-meals-on-a-100-budget-and-a-whole-foods-giveaway/
If you’d like, I can also work with you to customize a healthy eating meal plan and groceries list that is personalized for you and your husband’s taste, preferences and food choices. Let me know if you’re interested and I can send you more information via email! Good luck and keep me posted on how things go!
I stumbled onto your blog while searching for healthy eating for picky eaters, and I must say that you have some very creative ideas! I am dissappointed that it’s entirely vegetarian, however. I’m afraid it may be difficult for me to find sites with healthy recipes which include meat because of the misconceptions many people have of meat or the cultural differences. I will be trying some of your recipes, and I especially look forward to experimenting with some of the spices I am unfamiliar with. The Indian spiced oatmeal has me very intrigued! Keep up the good work!
Hi Brittany! Thank you so much for reaching out! So you are right, all of my recipes are vegetarian, however – you can absolutely add meat into almost any recipe and it would work well! E.g. in my Mexican recipes you could sub fish in the tacos or chicken and it would taste great
I’m not against eating meat by any means, it can absolutely be a healthy alternative (especially lean meats and fish!), I personally just made a choice not to cook it at home. I hope that helps, and you’ll have to let me know how you like the Indian Spiced Oatmeal and any other recipes you try! Happy cooking!
I would like to subscribe to your blog – could you please add my email to your subscriber list?
Thanks!!
Hi Regi! No problem at all! I just added you to my email list and to my monthly newsletter
Be sure to accept the Feedburner Email Subscription confirmation in your inbox and you should be all set! Thanks!!
Hi Anjali..I had googled for the ‘healthy food blogs’ and ended up here and happy to see your Indian name.But I feel a bit disappointment when I go through the recipes. Your recipes are indeed healthy but I can’t find lot many Indian(my tastebuds are more inclined to Indian food). I really love your articles and philosophy. You have got a wonderful blog.
Hi Anu! I’m so glad you like my recipe philosophy and my blog! You are right, my blog isn’t geared towards only Indian recipes. My parents are from India but I love all kinds of cuisine
However, I do have 24 Indian recipes on my site, which you can find here: http://pickyeaterblog.com/recipes-and-health-archive/#indian – Hope that helps!
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