Eating with high blood pressure can easily be nutritious and tasty with these recipes.
We use harissa paste from a tube for this recipe.
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Jacob Fox
Pair this easy walnut-crusted salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes for dinner.
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan
Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot.
Jacob Fox
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.
Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.
Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan.
The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets.
It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!
The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.
Serve with whole-wheat couscous.
Lentil Stew with Salsa Verde
This healthy vegetarian recipe is hearty and satisfying.
Spice-Seared Salmon with Greek-Style Green Beans
Preparing this spice-seared salmon recipe is a joy for the senses!
Rubbing salmon with spices creates a light, delicious main course.
Serve this recipe with roasted potatoes or brown rice.
Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice.
Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.
Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.
The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.
When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”
Cauliflower Fajita Skillet
Thinly sliced cauliflower florets mimic the signature shape of fajita meat in this dish.
We cook it in a cast-iron skillet for that tableside sizzle you’d get at a restaurant.
Serve with sauteed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.
With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce.
Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer?
Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.
An easy arugula side salad makes a vibrant accompaniment.
Feel free to swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or tofu crumbles.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish plus two sides?
It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!
This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences.
To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeno to the veggie mixture.
photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall
Greg DuPree
Jacob Fox
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
