Healthy Test Kitchen
Recipes by Ingredient
Peppers/Green Beans/Zucchini/Eggplant
Cucumber/Corn/Tomatoes/Tomato Sauces/ Salsa
Seeds/Grains/Nut Flours/Nuts/Nut Butters/Dried Fruit
Cauliflower
Cauliflower Falafel (Really strong spice flavor)
Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower (Yes)
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nut, Raisin, and Caper Vinegrette (Yes)
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Kale Salad with Orange Citrus Dressing
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (Yes)
Oil Free Mayonaisse with a Secret Ingredient
Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding (Yes. Great texture. Can't taste cauliflower at all.)
Cheesecake with Cauliflower Secret Ingredient
Broccoli
One Pan Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Anchovies (My favorite broccoli recipe ever)
Broccoli/ Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
Cabbage
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Kale Salad with Orange Citrus Dressing
Fennel
Mushrooms
Savory Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
Hashbrowns (YES, try adding mushrooms)
Crispy Potato, Mushroom, and Onion Cake (Really crispy)
Chicken with Mushroom-Marsala Pan Sauce (MAYBE if I can make it less salty)
(Pressure Cooker) Chicken Marsala
Chicken in Marinara Sauce (Yes to first recipe and second recipe.)
Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing (A Personal Favorite)
Rice with Kale, Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms
Black Bean Mushroom Tomatillo Chili
Spinach with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Onions
Broccoli/ Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
Dried Mushrooms
Chinese Braised Chicken with Dried Mushrooms (YES)
Wild Rice and Dried Mushrooms (Yes)
Bell Peppers
Thai Chicken in Red Curry Coconut Broth
Chipotle Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers (YES)
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (A personal favorite.)
Rice with Kale, Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms
Corn Soup (Best corn soup recipe I have!)
Green Beans
Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Roasted Zucchini, Green Beans, and Potatoes with Tomatoes (YES. Packed full of flavor)
Green Beans and Summer Vegetables (YES)
Skillet Charred Green Beans with Salsa
Zucchini
Chicken in Marinara Sauce (Yes to first recipe and second recipe.)
Thai Chicken in Red Curry Coconut Broth
8-Ingredient Vegan Zucchini Lasagna (a personal fav)
Corn Soup (Best corn soup recipe I have!)
Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup
Roasted Zucchini, Green Beans, and Potatoes with Tomatoes (YES. Packed full of flavor)
Broccoli/ Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
Greek Style Stewed Zucchini (Instant Pot)
Green Beans and Summer Vegetables (YES)
Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Yes)
Cashew Cheesecake (Yes to the chocolate zucchini recipe. It tastes like ice cream.)
Eggplant
Fresh Spinach
Savory Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
Spinach with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Onions
West African Spinach with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Green Juice (with Spinach, Cucumber, and Apples)
Kale
Rice with Kale, Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms
Kale with White Beans and Sundried Tomatoes
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Kale Salad with Orange Citrus Dressing
Kale Chips (Yes to nacho flavor, no to sour cream and onion flavor, yes to paprika-lime flavor)
(Green) Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
Pistachio Smoothie (a personal favorite)
Cucumbers
Greek Quinoa with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Mint
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (A personal favorite.)
Fresh Summer Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, and Corn (YES)
Green Juice (with Spinach, Cucumber, and Apples)
Melon Cucumber (Mint) Refresher
Corn
Quinoa with Avoado, Corn, and Tomatoes (Yes, but only good when cold)
Quinoa Burrito Bowl (Yes to both)
Corn Soup (Best corn soup recipe I have!)
Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup
Fresh Summer Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, and Corn (YES)
Creamed Corn (YES- sweet, creamy and delicious)
Tomatillo
Black Bean Mushroom Tomatillo Chili
Tomatoes
Savory Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
Chicken in Marinara Sauce (Yes to first recipe and second recipe.)
Salmon with Pesto and Tomatoes
Greek Quinoa with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Mint
Corn Soup (Best corn soup recipe I have!)
Roasted Tomato Black Bean Soup
Kale with White Beans and Sundried Tomatoes
Fresh Summer Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, and Corn (YES)
Grape Tomatoes
Quinoa Burrito Bowl (Yes to both)
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (A personal favorite.)
Spinach with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Onions
Green Beans and Summer Vegetables (YES)
Sundried Tomatoes
Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Tomato Sauce
Chicken in Marinara Sauce (Yes to first recipe and second recipe.)
8-Ingredient Vegan Zucchini Lasagna (a personal fav)
Salsa
Chipotle Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers (YES)
Quinoa Burrito Bowl (Yes to both)
Black Bean and Salsa Soup (A personal favorite)
Skillet Charred Green Beans with Salsa
Spaghetti Squash (all recipes use dairy)
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese (Yes)
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Veggies and Tomato Sauce (Yes)
Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Parmesan (Yes)
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato and Ricotta
Acorn Squash
Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushroom Ragu
Acorn Squash with Raisin Apple Stuffing
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato Flatbread
Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Kale Salad with Orange Citrus Dressing
Butternut Squash Smoothie (Tastes like butternut squash in a good way)
Sweet Potato
Savory Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake
Spicy African Chicken and Almond Stew (Yes)
Sweet Potato Soup (Quick to make and creamy)
Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Walnuts
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Topping
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Oatmeal Pecan Streusal
Chocolate Frosting (Yes ? YES)
Chocolate Pudding (made with fruits/vegetables as base)
Sweet Potato Pie (Yes. The pecan topping is heaven)
Potatoes
Air Fried Potato Sticks (a personal favorite)
Air Fried Hashbrowns- Boil the potatoes first or they will be hollow inside. Then air fry for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Don't add mushrooms or they will become dry and wrinkly
Hashbrowns (YES, try adding mushrooms)
Crispy Potato, Mushroom, and Onion Cake (Really crispy)
Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Thai Chicken in Red Curry Coconut Broth
Potato Leek Soup (Brothy soup.)
Roasted Zucchini, Green Beans, and Potatoes with Tomatoes (YES. Packed full of flavor)
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (Yes)
Vegan Pizza Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Vegan)
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Pie in a Mug
Meringue Cookies
Butternut Squash (or Pumpkin Pie Spice) Smoothie
Pineapple
Hawaiian Chicken Salad (A personal favorite)
(Green) Pineapple Banana Smoothie
(Green) Mango/Tropical Smoothies
Pineapple Juice
Mango
Mango Bread Pudding (Yes, lots of mango flavor)
Mango Peach Protein Smoothie (amazing)
(Green) Mango/Tropical Smoothies
Peaches
Peaches and Cream Chicken Salad (YES)
Baked Peach Cherry Pie (YES Tastes like cherry peach crumble)
Mango Peach Protein Smoothie (amazing)
Cherries
Baked Peach Cherry Pie (YES Tastes like cherry peach crumble)
Cherry Apple Crisp (YES Tastes a bit like maraschino cherries)
Cherry Smoothie (YES)
Cherry Watermelon Lime Spritzer (Yes)
Grapes
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Grapes
Watermelon
Watermelon Oatmeal (Very sweet--for kids)
Watermelon Chipotle Glazed Chicken
Watermelon Banana Smoothie- 27g banana, 27g watermelon, 2 tbsp water
Cherry Watermelon Lime Spritzer (Yes)
Cantaloupe or Honeydew
Melon, Apple, Limeaid Sorbet (Yes- Tastes exactly like sherbert)
Melon Cucumber (Mint) Refresher
Berries
Blueberry and Apple Overnight Oats
Blueberry and Lemon Overnight Oats
Berry Banana Quinoa-Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bake (YES)
Blueberry Oatmeal Bake with Crisp Topping (YES)
Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal (YES)
Mixed Berry and Banana Baked Oatmeal (YES lots of berries)
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal (Yes to both)
Strawberry Jam (Yes to both recipes)
Strawberry Bread (Yes to first recipe. I'm not sure about the texture, but I love the flavor--especially the cinnamon. Yes to third recipe when cold.)
Blueberry Milkshake (YES)
Raspberry, Apple, and Banana Smoothie
Oranges
Citrusy Muesli with Pomegranate
Orange and Balsamic Chicken (Yes)
Lemon
Blueberry and Lemon Overnight Oats
Moroccan Chicken (with tomato paste, lemon, olives, raisins, and apricots)
Salmon with Lemon, Capers, and Rosemary
Pears
Cinnamon Cider Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Pears
Apples
Blueberry and Apple Overnight Oats
Citrusy Muesli with Pomegranate
Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake
Roasted Apples
Spicy African Chicken and Almond Stew (Yes)
Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing (A Personal Favorite)
Cinnamon Cider Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Pears
Acorn Squash with Raisin Apple Stuffing
Cherry Apple Crisp (YES Tastes a bit like maraschino cherries)
Apple Juice
Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Blueberry and Apple Overnight Oats
Cinnamon Cider Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Pears
Simply Fruit and Nut Bars (Yes to second recipe.)
Melon, Apple, Limeaid Sorbet (Yes- Tastes exactly like sherbert)
Applesauce
Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Strawberry Bread (Yes to first recipe. I'm not sure about the texture, but I love the flavor--especially the cinnamon. Yes to third recipe when cold.)
Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Yes)
Brownie in a Mug (First recipe is a personal favorite. YES to second recipe with applesauce.)
Bananas
Hot Chocolate Nutella French Toast
Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Qunioa Bake (YES)
Berry Banana Quinoa-Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bake (YES)
Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal (YES)
Mixed Berry and Banana Baked Oatmeal (YES lots of berries)
Fluffy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (YES)
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal (Yes to both)
Waffles with Chocolate Spread (Yes)
Chicken Curry with Bananas and Raisins (Yes)
Banana Bread (Yes to all three)
Banana Cinnamon Mug Cake (YES)
Peanut Butter and Banana Mug Cake (YES)
Chocolate Mug Cake (YES to first recipe. Yes to second recipe.)
Brownie in a Mug (First recipe is a personal favorite. YES to second recipe with applesauce.)
Banana French Toast Custard in a Mug (YES)
Cookie Dough Batter (Yes to first two recipes. Yes to the last recipe.)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (YES Next time, try with cinnamon)
Almond Butter Pecan Banana Cookies
Breakfast Bars (Tastes like a cinnamon raisin cookie to me)
Chocolate Frosting (Yes ? YES)
Chocolate Pudding (made with fruits/vegetables as base)
Banana Cashew Pudding (YES- very smooth and creamy. The only issue is that it browns)
Chunky Monkey Chia-Seed Pudding
Banana Coconut Cream Pie (second recipe is a personal fav)
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie (Yes)
Cashew Cheesecake (Yes to the chocolate zucchini recipe. It tastes like ice cream.)
Banana Coconut Almond Clusters (Yes)
Cinnamon Vanilla Banana Smoothie (YES. Even good without cinnamon)
Blueberry Milkshake (YES)
(Green) Mango/Tropical Smoothies
(Green) Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Watermelon Banana Smoothie- 27g banana, 27g watermelon, 2 tbsp water
Raspberry, Apple, and Banana Smoothie
Cherry Smoothie (YES)
(Green) Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Egg White Smoothie
Pistachio Smoothie (a personal favorite)
Hot Chocolate (First recipe is the best, but other recipes are worth keeping around)
Plantains
Avocado
Quinoa with Avoado, Corn, and Tomatoes (Yes, but only good when cold)
Superfood Quinoa (with Kale, Pomegranate, and Avocado)
Quinoa Burrito Bowl (Yes to both)
Egg and Avocado Salad (I really like the sundried tomato)
Chocolate Pudding (made with fruits/vegetables as base)
Peanut Butter Cheesecake (Yes--a good start to a recipe. Put a chocolate layer on top.)
Key Lime Pie (Yes to first recipe.)
Tofu
Vegan Feta and Cream Cheese (made using tofu)
Vegan Ricotta (made using tofu)
Pecan Pie (No to fourth recipe unless you half the crust and double the topping. It had way to much of a crust to topping ratio. Yes to 5th recipe)
Egg White
Fluffy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (YES)
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal (Yes to both)
Peanut Butter and Banana Mug Cake (YES)
Chocolate Mug Cake (YES to first recipe. Yes to second recipe.)
Meringue CookiesMeringue Cookies
Breakfast Bars (Tastes like a cinnamon raisin cookie to me)
Pecan Pie (No to fourth recipe unless you half the crust and double the topping. It had way to much of a crust to topping ratio. Yes to 5th recipe)
Sweet Potato Pie (Yes. The pecan topping is heaven)
Egg Yolk
Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake (YES)
Greek Yogurt
Cauliflower and Mushroom Casserole
Yogurt Tahini Sauce (YES with Middle Eastern recipes)
Yogurt
Macaroni and Cheese (Yes to third recipe)
Sour Cream
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Ricotta Cheese
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato and Ricotta
Cottage Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese (Yes to third recipe)
Feta Cheese
Egg, Spinach, Feta, Sundried Tomato Wrap
Greek Quinoa with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Mint
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (A personal favorite.)
Panera Inspired Mediterrean Veggie Sandwich
Mozzarella Cheese
Portobello Mushroom Pizza (Quick and easy)
Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant in Tomato Sauce (Yes)
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Veggies and Tomato Sauce (Yes)
Cheddar Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese (Yes to third recipe)
Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas (with Salsa)- a bit spicy from the salsa
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese (Yes)
Cream Cheese
Egg, Spinach, Feta, Sundried Tomato Wrap
Buttermilk
Evaporated Milk
Half and Half
Heavy Cream
Coconut Milk
Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake
Peaches and Cream Chicken Salad (YES)
Pressure Cooker Satay Chicken (very juicy)
Thai Chicken in Red Curry Coconut Broth
Chicken Curry with Bananas and Raisins (Yes)
Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Lemongrass Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Coconut Peanut Dipping Sauce (for Thai Chicken skewers)
Fudge (Yes to second recipe it is the perfect fudge consistency and tastes great too)
Coconut Cashew Almond Yogurt (Blender Based)
Fruity Coconut Milk Yogurt (Blender Based)
Banana Coconut Cream Pie (second recipe is a personal fav)
Key Lime Pie (Yes to first recipe.)
Cheesecake with Cauliflower Secret Ingredient
Cashew Cheesecake (Yes to the chocolate zucchini recipe. It tastes like ice cream.)
Hot Chocolate (First recipe is the best, but other recipes are worth keeping around)
Coconut Cream
Coconut Almond Butter Frosting (YES)
Chocolate Frosting (Yes ? YES)
Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake (YES)
Coconut Water
Hot Chocolate (First recipe is the best, but other recipes are worth keeping around)
Marsala
(Pressure Cooker) Chicken Marsala
Dry Sherry
Chinese Braised Chicken with Dried Mushrooms (YES)
Wild Rice and Dried Mushrooms (Yes)
White Wine
Hummus
Savory Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
Hummus Chicken Rolls (These are a personal favorite. Perfect for company)
Hawaiian Chicken Salad (A personal favorite)
Panera Inspired Mediterrean Veggie Sandwich
Pesto
Salmon with Pesto and Tomatoes
Basil
Mint
Greek Quinoa with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Mint
Cherry Watermelon Lime Spritzer (Yes)
Melon Cucumber (Mint) Refresher
Parsley
Quinoa with Avoado, Corn, and Tomatoes (Yes, but only good when cold)
Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing (A Personal Favorite)
Falafel (Yes to both recipes.)
Cauliflower Falafel (Really strong spice flavor)
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nut, Raisin, and Caper Vinegrette (Yes)
Cilantro
Moroccan Chicken (with tomato paste, lemon, olives, raisins, and apricots)
Falafel (Yes to both recipes.)
Chia Seeds
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Yes)
Seed and Raisin Overnight Muesli (Yes)
Citrusy Muesli with Pomegranate
Buckwheat, Chia, and Hemp Cereal (Yes)
Chocolate Nut Clusters (These taste like chocolate)
Chocolate Blueberry Energy Bites
Chunky Monkey Chia-Seed Pudding
Crispy Seed and Chia Crackers (quick and easy)
Flax Seeds (There are more. I just didn't copy them here)
Hemp Hearts
Seed and Raisin Overnight Muesli (Yes)
Hemp Seed Chocolate Chip Cookies (Yes)
Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Bar (tastes better than professional bar)
Hemp Seeds
Buckwheat, Chia, and Hemp Cereal (Yes)
Apple Cinnamon Granola (a personal fav)
Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Bar (tastes better than professional bar)
Mint Chocolate Truffles (Yes to the first recipe. It has the perfect mint chocolate flavor.)
Oat Bran
Almond Joy Oat Bran Granola Bars
Wheat Germ
Simply Fruit and Nut Bars (Yes to second recipe.)
Steel Cut Oats
Buckwheat
Buckwheat, Chia, and Hemp Cereal (Yes)
Short-Grain Rice
Almond Flour
No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
Mint Chocolate Truffles (Yes to the first recipe. It has the perfect mint chocolate flavor.)
Crumb Topping (Yes to fourth recipe, although it may be enough for 2 ramekins. Yes to last recipe)
Coconut Flour
Cauliflower Falafel (Really strong spice flavor)
Peanuts
Cashew Butter
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Yes)
Cookie Dough Frosting (Really delicious)
Caramel Pecan Pudding (or Cookie Dough Pudding)
Almond Butter
Spicy African Chicken and Almond Stew (Yes)
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Kale Salad with Orange Citrus Dressing
Fudge (Yes to second recipe it is the perfect fudge consistency and tastes great too)
Almond Butter Pecan Banana Cookies
Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Bar (tastes better than professional bar)
Coconut Almond Butter Frosting (YES)
Chocolate Pudding (made with fruits/vegetables as base)
Nutella
Hot Chocolate Nutella French Toast
Nutella + Apples (better than Nutella + Bananas)
Dried Mulberries
Goji Berries
Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Bar (tastes better than professional bar)
Goji Berry and Hazelnut Cocoa Truffles
Dried Cranberries
Apple Cinnamon Granola (a personal fav)