I can’t believe that 2017 is here! It’s been a crazy crazy year, mostly good, but definitely busy. My goal for 2017 is to streamline and simplify. Get a plan in place to help things go smoother! How about all of you? Well, I’m here to help with one area, EASY HEALTHY new year’s recipes! Here is my list of ten recipes from the blog that are easily prepped, easily put together and totally delicious!
Starting the year healthy is not as hard as you think. And I’m here to make it even easier! This list of my top ten healthy new year’s recipes is a great place to start. You are able to prep these ahead of time and have ready for when you need them. See the notes section of each recipe for prepping tips plus ways to make them friendly for your whole family including the littles! And a huge plus is that these are all totally balanced meals with protein, veggies and all you need for a perfect dinner! Without further ado…drumroll please!
Top 10 Easy Healthy New Year’s Recipes:
1. GREEK LENTIL SOUP- “FAKES”: A soup with simple flavors, stacked with protein and iron, and amazing taste. Brings me the comfort of home every time.
2. VEGAN GRILLED BURRITOS WITH BLACK BEANS, RICE, AVOCADO & SALSA CREMA: A gourmet meal with a fast food feel. These grilled burritos are not only super fast and easy to put together but the flavor will knock your socks off!
3. KOREAN CHICKPEAS, CARROTS & POTATOES OVER QUINOA: A vegan twist on a Korean dish that will leave you wanting more. Full of protein and flavor, this is one you won’t want to miss!
4. RAW ZUCCHINI NOODLES & VEGGIES: Zucchini noodles and raw veggies topped with delicious raw marinara for a warm summer day. Fresh, flavorful and filling, a perfect alternative to a cold salad!
5. BBQ TAHINI POWER BOWL: A power bowl for the gods. Loads of veggies and protein smothered in the most delicious sauce you’ve ever had. One bowl, one fully healthy meal. Easy and delicious!
6. BUFFALO CHICKPEA BURGERS: The ultimate indulging plant based burger. Buffalo sauce flavored, filled with veggies, and paired with amazing toppings, this burger will erase all others from memory. Meat who?
7. VEGGIE RICE BUDDHA BOWL WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE: Celebrate Earth Day with zero waste recipes! Start with this roasted veggies and wild rice vegan buddha bowl topped with a spicy creamy lemon herb sauce.
8. EASY GRILLABLE SWEET AND SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH MANGO HABANERO CREAM: Raise the bar this summer with these easy grillable sweet and spicy vegan black bean burgers! Paired with mango habanero cream for an added burst of flavor.
9. MEXICAN TEQUILA LIME CHICKPEA SOUP: Move over tortilla soup, there’s a new guy in town! Both healthy and flavorful, this vegan tequila lime chickpea soup will be your new Mexican favorite!
10. ZUCCHINI RAVIOLI: Your favorite comfort food, now both vegan and low carb! This zucchini ravioli smothered with marinara and creamy Alfredo sauce is the ultimate indulgence.
I love hearing from you and seeing your awesome remakes! Find me on Instagram and tag me @veggiesdontbite and #veggiesdontbite, or you can also find me on Facebook.
Thanks for helping me spread the word about delicious food and healthy new year’s recipes! I wish you all the best that 2017 has to bring!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Cheers to another year of fantastic recipe, Sophia!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Rebecca! Happy new year!
Becky Striepe says
Happy new year! I want to eat alllll of this food!
veggiesdontbite says
Happy new year Becky! Thank you!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Happy New Year! These all look fabulous, Sophia! I especially love your soups.
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Amy! Happy new year to you!
Sarah says
I am with you! Simplify and healthy! Loving all of these recipes—especially that Fakes soup you have at the very top! And also the giant burger with the onion rings—my fave!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Sarah! The soup is a family fave!
Jenn says
I want them all. Hard to choose where to start. I’ve always been drawn to your photo of the raw zoodles though – so pretty and sounds so good. I’ve been all about my spiralizer lately. And you know how much I love that BBQ Tahini Sauce – I put that on everything! 🙂 Happy New Year!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you Jenn! I need some more BBQ tahini too, haven’t had it in a while!
Mel |avirtualvegan.com says
I’m quite happy to work my way through that list for the next 10 days! They all sound great but I will start with the zucchini ravioli. I’ve had my eye on that since you published it!
veggiesdontbite says
You’ll love the ravioli! It’s so easy, we make it all the time! Happy New Year!
Linda @ Veganosity says
So many yummy and easy recipes to choose from, I need to get cooking! Great goals too.
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks Linda!
The Vegan 8 says
Everything looks incredible and so healthy! I’m drooling just wanting a bite of each dish you have on here. I think it’s time to make some more bbq tahini sauce!
veggiesdontbite says
BBQ Tahini seems to be the trend! LOL. Thanks friend! Cheers to a happy and healthy new year!
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction says
Wow, that’s an awesome collection! I am adding zucchini ravioli to my to-make list 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you! You will love the ravioli! It’s so healthy but flavorful and delicious!
Janie says
What a beautiful (and tasty!) round up! Happy new year 🙂
Janie x
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you!
Platter Talk says
I’m thinking your KOREAN CHICKPEAS, CARROTS & POTATOES OVER QUINOA is what will be hit first. Beautiful assortment of recipes!
veggiesdontbite says
Thanks so much! That is one of my favorite dishes because it’s so easy to prep ahead of time and just throw it in the crockpot in the morning!
David Crowley says
lots of great ideas here! Hard to know which I want to try first…maybe the ravioli.
veggiesdontbite says
You’d love the ravioli! It’s a weekly staple around here!
Meeta says
Oh those Buffalo Chickpea Burgers look good. But I can very easily work on all 10 of the recipes here. 2016 very busy year for me. Here’s to wishing 2017 rocks
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you! I love buffalo sauce! Hope 2017 is great!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
Happy new year sophia! Love seeing your top recipes from the year! Definitely trying to make january healthier after indulging over the holidays ha! These recipes of yours all sound delicious! Can’t wait to see what the coming year has in store for you!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you Anjali! Happy new year to you as well!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
Such a great collection of recipes! The tough part is deciding which one to make first!
veggiesdontbite says
Thank you Dianne!! So many to start with….maybe soup for the cold!
Alisa Fleming says
Ooh, so many healthy meals! Those Korean chickpeas are calling my name.
veggiesdontbite says
Oh you heard them too. Phew, I thought I was the only weird one hearing food 😉