10 Healthy Dinner Recipes And One Indulgent Dish For Winter

MT. PLEASANT, Mich., –– Cold weather tends to make us eat meals that are little heartier and a little less healthy this time of year. But who can blame us, when the sun sets while we're driving home from work it's hard not to just want mac-n-cheese for dinner. But, to help you stay happy and healthy we've compiled 10 recipes that aren't just healthy but will warm you up and please your tastebuds. Also, to bribe you into taking a look at them, we've included one truly sinful and indulgent recipe at the end of the list. So keep that New Year's Resolution going strong and enjoy these yummy, healthy recipes.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

A perfect warm recipe for cold winter days. This chili is so delicious you won't even realize there's no meat in it!

Chicken Tikka Masala

Quickly becoming one of our favorite recipes. This quick and easy recipe is a great change-up from the flavor rut you may be stuck in this winter. Serve over long grain brown rice.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Taco Tuesday can live on! Light, yummy fish tacos with powerful flavor will become a family favorite.

Butternut Squash Risotto

Our undisputed favorite recipe on this list. Add some chicken for protein and this savory dish will leave you dreaming of taking another bite once your plate is clean.

Braised Balsamic Chicken

A go-to dish for weekday nights. This simple recipe boasts a lot of flavor. In fact, feel free to cut the rosemary amount in half if it's not your favorite. Serve over long grain brown rice and with a side of vegetables for a hearty but healthy mid-week dinner that will leave everyone with full bellies.

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Another simple recipe for when you're in a weekday rush to get dinner done. They're as tasty as they are fun to eat!

Pork Chops with Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

This recipe may be a teeny bit more indulgent, but it will still leave you on the lighter side of the scales while sending your tastebuds for a whirl.

Teriyaki Salmon with Zucchini

For salmon fans, this recipe cannot be passed up. Another simple recipe, but one that feels like you're being treated to fine dining!

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Don't write off this recipe. You'll be amazed how tasty this dish is and how well it holds up against your grandmother's traditional recipe!

Buffalo-Blue Cheese Chicken Burgers

An uber-tasty recipe that your kids will love! Substitute whole wheat buns for a healthier source of carbs, and try oven-roasted sweet potatoes as a perfect french-fry substitute.

Tater Tot Nachos

Alright, we promised one not-so-healthy recipe and here it is! Affectionately dubbed "Totchos", you'll be lucky if this recipe lasts more than two minutes on the plates of those lucky enough to be served it. Although, maybe make sure you hit the treadmill tomorrow.

So the decision is yours, resist temptation and sample one of the 10 healthy dinner recipes we've listed for you... or scarf down some "totchos". We promise though, the healthy recipes are so tasty and filling you'll want to eat them every night! If you'd like to see more recipes, visit our Pinterest page. Although be warned, we can't vouch for all of our pins as non-indulgent! Also, make sure you're prepared for the drive in the cold weather and icy winter roads by completing your Winter Car Care routine at our Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant Service Center.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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