Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Heart-Healthy Recipes Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes 21 High-Fiber, High-Protein Dinners for Heart Health By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 29, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ali Redmond Prioritize your heart health with these balanced and delicious dinner recipes. Each recipe meets our heart-healthy nutrition parameters, focusing on ingredients that are low in sodium and saturated fats while prioritizing lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber-packed veggies. Plus, these dishes are designed to be satisfying with at least 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. This combination of nutrients can help keep you feeling fuller and more energized for longer. Recipes like our Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable & Couscous Bowls and our Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili are great options for a flavorful, nourishing evening meal. 01 of 21 Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable & Couscous Bowls Jacob Fox We like the chewy bite and large size of pearl couscous (sometimes labeled Israeli couscous) for the base of these bowls. View Recipe 02 of 21 Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto This fragrant, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients--boneless, skinless chicken breast, bagged baby spinach and canned beans. It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor. If you are very pressed for time, you can substitute 3 to 4 tablespoons of a store-bought basil pesto. View Recipe 03 of 21 Slow-Cooker Chicken & Brown Rice with Roasted Corn & Black Beans Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely With plenty of spice from ground cumin, cayenne and paprika and the bit of char that frozen roasted sweet corn brings to the dish, you won't miss the browning step in this easy load-and-go recipe. If frozen roasted corn isn't available, substitute regular. View Recipe 04 of 21 Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili Ali Redmond If you like Buffalo wings, you'll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt. View Recipe 05 of 21 Chopped Cobb Salad This single-serving recipe for Cobb salad swaps chicken in for bacon, which makes it a great source of protein for lunch. If you prefer another salad dressing, feel free to use that instead of our honey-mustard vinaigrette. View Recipe 06 of 21 Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos A taco night favorite! Boneless chicken breasts cook low and slow in a chipotle-orange sauce until they're pull-apart tender, then are paired with a fresh avocado-orange salsa. View Recipe 07 of 21 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken Carolyn Hodges To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that's ready in minutes. View Recipe 08 of 21 Chicken Ragout This chicken ragout main dish is an easy choice for dinner. Made with carrots, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and flavored with rosemary and thyme, it cooks in the slow cooker and is served over whole-wheat noodles. View Recipe 09 of 21 Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat. View Recipe 10 of 21 Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Thyme Sweet Potatoes A pork tenderloin is baked with sweet potatoes, onions and apples for a dinner that's quick enough for weeknights but special enough for guests. View Recipe 11 of 21 Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Split pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup. View Recipe 12 of 21 Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit Salsa Leigh Beisch Tart preserved grapefruit and fresh grapefruit segments combine with avocado to make a complex salsa that pairs nicely with fish. View Recipe 13 of 21 Panko-Crusted Chicken This recipe is the perfect way to add some extra flavor to your dinner. Combine this recipe with your favorite vegetables and a serving of whole-grains to make a balanced meal. View Recipe 14 of 21 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department. View Recipe 15 of 21 Beef Stroganoff A little tender beef goes a long way when it is supplemented with flavorful mushrooms and enriched with a robust sauce in this healthy beef stroganoff recipe. View Recipe 16 of 21 Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables & Barley Be sure to use bone-in chicken here--it enhances the flavor of the broth, and the bones are easy to remove after cooking. This healthy chicken soup can be made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. View Recipe 17 of 21 Turkey & Brown Rice Chili This hearty turkey chili recipe takes just 35 minutes to prep. While it's cooking, you'll have time to throw together a green salad and warm up some crusty bread to complete the meal. View Recipe 18 of 21 Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 19 of 21 3-Ingredient Chicken Tabbouleh Bowls Photo by: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. This almost-instant grain bowl makes the most of the prepared-foods section at your grocery store. Toss together a ready-made salad with proteins for a healthy, quick dinner. View Recipe 20 of 21 Instant Pot Split Pea & Ham Soup Freezer Pack Prep and freeze all the ingredients for this homey classic ahead of time, and it will be ready to cook and serve any night of the week--no lengthy simmering needed, thanks to the multicooker. Freezing the ingredients in a round container creates the perfect fit for an easy transfer into your pressure cooker without having to thaw first. View Recipe 21 of 21 Honey-Mustard Roast Chicken with Winter Vegetables Diana Chistruga Root vegetables and honey-mustard-glazed chicken are roasted together for layer upon layer of intense flavor, with very little added fat. If your parsnips are large and have spongy or woody centers, cut out the cores before slicing. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit