Over 40 Easy and Healthy Recipes - Overtime Cook

Looking to eat healthy? Here are over 40 easy and healthy recipes that your entire family will love!

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So…who’s relieved all those holidays are over? I know I am. Less food to cook. Life back to normal. Time to diet, am I right?

I was all set to post a couple of new recipes here, including some fabulous new desserts and an amazing new side dish for shabbos. But then I was thinking. If most of you are trying to eat better after the holidays, I should probably help you out with some healthy recipes, right?

With all of the I’ve been sharing lately, combined with the phenomenal treats in my cookbook, , it’s easy to forget that the archives here at Overtime Cook are jam-packed with recipes that are easy, delicious and healthy. That’s how I cook, for myself. No fuss, nothing too fancy. Just yummy food that you can make in limited time, that your family will love. Plus, as a life-long dieter, I decided to share a few of my favorite tips with you. So scroll down and enjoy!

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Firstly, it’s important for you to know that I’ve got a , listing over 300 recipes by category. I’ve even added the sections on top, where you can easily click and skip straight to the section you like. 

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But in order to help you, I figured I would point out some helpful links and favorite recipes – and help you find the easy, healthy recipes on my site.

For starters, round-ups: 

 (Not all of these are healthy, but many are, and it’ll help all of you vegetarians!)
Now, I wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes that are both healthy and easy!

Veggie Sides: [Diet Tip: I find it easiest to stick to a diet when you have lots of delicious food, and thus you don’t feel deprived. Make plenty of a yummy veggie side, and don’t feel bad about taking lots of it. Most – or even all – of the sides mentioned below can get their oil cut, if your plan doesn’t allow for the amount the recipe calls for.]
 (save time by using baby carrots, halved, instead of cutting carrots)


 (save time by using frozen crinkle cut carrots)





 (save time by using minced, dried onions, instead of cutting a fresh one)
 (use other veggies, such as peppers and eggplant, in the same marinade)

 (not the easiest dish listed, but worth a mention because some of you may be cutting out pasta!)

Breakfast: [Diet Tip: Start the day right and stay on track for the whole day. I know, it’s a total cliche, but there’s a good reason that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I actually like the following recipes cold, so you can make them the night before and enjoy on the go.]



 (great way to get your protein in the morning!)

Baked Goods and Drinks: [Diet Tip: These recipes might sound contradictory to healthful eating, but if you feel a need to treat yourself, realize that you don’t have to go overboard with a calorie-laden recipe. These muffins and baked goods are a great way to enjoy something on the sweet side, without feeling the guilt. Additionally, drinks are a great way to treat yourself without breaking the (calorie) bank. C’mon, you’re totally worth it!]

 (sneak veggies into a healthy muffin!)

 (use those plentiful apples this time of year!)

Soups: [Diet Tip: Soups are the best diet-aid! Before you dig into your meal, enjoy a bowl of filling soup, and you’ll eat way less. My best soup-related tip is to make a big pot of your favorite and freeze it in individual portion sized containers. That way, when you don’t have time to make yourself a healthy option at supper, or you need a filling and healthy lunch, you pull one out and microwave it, and you’re all set.]

 (this soup is so filling!)
 (sneak some protein into your soup!)

 (this soup isn’t the easiest, because it requires lots of cutting, but it’s so filling that it’s worth a mention.)

 (use frozen squash for a super-easy soup!)

Salad:

Lots of salad ideas to choose from –! One of my favorite diet tricks is to keep a container of delicious salad dressing in the fridge, and pull it out whenever you want a great salad. Here’s my go-to, . Another trick is to use this veggie-based as a dressing. You can add a little bit of low-fat mayo, or simply use it as is!

Mains: [Diet Tip: I’ve chosen family-friendly recipes that just happen to be healthy, so you can enjoy them without having to cook twice. If you are cooking separately for yourself, plan smartly. Marinate a few pieces of chicken, then grill one each night for a fresh supper.]

 (make some extra to cube into a salad for lunch the next day!)
 (make some extra to cube into a salad for lunch the next day!)

 (if you’re cutting out carbs, you can make the chicken and mushrooms, then eat them over lettuce as a salad instead!
 (easy enough for weekdays, nice enough for shabbos!)


 (Not the healthiest option in the world, but really good as a family-friendly pasta dish that’s better than lots of other options. Serve it with a big salad!)

If you have , don’t miss the following healthi(er) recipes:

Healthy Mocha Muffins (chapter 3)

Healthy Apple Spice Muffins (chapter 3)

Healthy Chocolate Rugelach (chapter 3)

Healthy Summer Fruit Crumbles (chapter 5)

Coffee Drinks (chapter 7)

Fruit Drinks (chapter 7)

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Thanks for stopping by! I’ve got lots of new recipes coming up soon, so come back quick! I love to hear which recipes you’re making – please share in the comment section below! -Miriam 

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Comments

1. I enjoy all of your recipes and you sweets cook book but I would like to know if you will put out a regular cook book with all or most of your recipes I buy cookbooks for my children for chanukah and they would live it as would i

2. Hi Miriam,
   I’ve been following you for a while and admire both your upbeat attitude towards life (at least it sounds that way!) and your recipes.
   Have you ever thought of doing a 30 day meal plan? Easy but tasty, maybe we can all join it together along with your blog?
   I know I’ve been working full time with no time to plan meals or shop, my daughters have taken over and have no clue to low cal eating. I know you are not a nutritionist, but anyone who had been on a few diets knows the basics.
   I would love to go along for the ride for a month with you and like minded group of women…ready to lead the way?
   Goldie

3. I would love what Goldie said!!! Thank you so much for putting this together!

4. So many of the recipes look delicious, it would be hard to decide what to make first.

5. These recipes look delicious. I would love to make the Zucchini & Broccoli Soup.

6. Now that I bought Something Sweet…. I can’t wait for you to publish a cookbook with your appetizers, soups, mains and sides!!
   I’ve already made several of the recipes and they were all a big hit with friends and family!

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