Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Heart-Healthy Recipes Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes Our 20 Most Popular Dinner Recipes 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 November 21, 2023 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: Diana Chistruga Prioritize your heart health with these balanced and delicious dinner recipes. These highly-rated recipes have gained the most attention from EatingWell readers, and we know you’ll love them, too. Plus, each recipe meets our heart-healthy nutrition parameters, focusing on ingredients that are low in sodium and saturated fats and prioritizing lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber-packed veggies. Recipes like our Chickpea Curry Chhole and Walnut Rosemary Crusted salmon are some of our favorite picks for a flavorful, nourishing evening meal. 01 of 20 Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry This eggplant stir-fry is easy to make. We call for long and tender Japanese eggplant, but regular eggplant will work well, too, cut into 1-inch pieces. Jalapeño peppers can vary from mild to very spicy. If you need to cut the heat, opt for small sweet peppers in their place. View recipe 02 of 20 Chhole (Chickpea Curry) This healthy Indian recipe is a flavorful chickpea curry that you can make in just 20 minutes. Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner. View recipe 03 of 20 Creamy White Bean Soup Caitlin Bensel This light, creamy white bean soup recipe is richly flavored thanks to plenty of beans, veggies and Parmesan cheese. View recipe 04 of 20 Lemon & Dill Chicken Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. View recipe 05 of 20 Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts Julia Estrada Here's an easy main dish that's sure to set you on your own quest for the best maple syrup. Start the chicken breasts marinating on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal later in the day. View recipe 06 of 20 Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy walnut-crusted salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes for dinner. View recipe 07 of 20 Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions Diana Chistruga This is a classic way to cook pork tenderloin medallions on a stovetop. Pan-seared pork tenderloin is perfect when sliced and served over salad, roasted potatoes, in a wrap or as a hearty appetizer on its own. You could cook the tenderloin and then slice it, but then you would miss the crispy seared coating that touches every corner of these two-bite wonders. Many big box stores sell pork tenderloins in pairs. Instead of making one for dinner and freezing the second one, try this recipe to set yourself up for delicious, filling, healthy lunches for the week. View recipe 08 of 20 Chicken & White Bean Soup Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine. View recipe 09 of 20 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry This comforting and creamy slow-cooker soup is loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired. View recipe 10 of 20 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 11 of 20 One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake In this chicken and asparagus bake recipe, we use one baking sheet to whip up dinner quickly, veggies included. Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook quickly alongside the carrots and potatoes, with asparagus rounding out the meal. View recipe 12 of 20 Shrimp-Stuffed Pasta Shells When choosing dry white wine for enhancing this deluxe dish, pick a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay in the $8 to $10 range. VIew recipe 13 of 20 Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake) Photographer: Stacy K. Allen. Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman This cabbage pancake is a popular dish throughout Japan and is easily adapted to one's preferences. While the fillings and toppings can vary, from pork and fried eggs to ginger and bonito flakes, the base features a cabbage pancake made with a savory batter—and that's what we do here to let the vegetable shine. The flexibility of this dish is reflected in its name, okonomi and yaki, which roughly translates to "cooked as you like it." View recipe 14 of 20 20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Antonis Achilleos This 20-minute veggie pasta dish is super savory, thanks to meaty mushrooms, while the natural sweetness from the balsamic vinegar, basil and pistachios brighten up this quick, healthy vegetarian dinner. View recipe 15 of 20 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 16 of 20 Creamy Asparagus-Potato Soup In this fast asparagus soup recipe, potato adds creaminess without adding cream. Double or triple this soup and freeze the leftovers for a quick lunch. View recipe 17 of 20 Provençal Baked Fish with Roasted Potatoes & Mushrooms This easy healthy meal—which requires just 15 minutes of active time—is typical of southern France. You can use halibut, grouper or cod for this simple Mediterranean baked fish recipe, so just choose what looks best at your market. Look for herbes de Provence, an aromatic spice blend, at most grocery stores. View recipe 18 of 20 Red Lentil & Cauliflower Curry Jason Donnelly This cauliflower curry recipe also features red lentils, which turn yellow when cooked. Curry powder, onions, cumin and other seasonings give this vegetarian dinner tons of flavor. Serve over rice to complete the meal. View recipe 19 of 20 Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green Beans Jason Donnelly For a steak that's deliciously tender, flavorful and not too fatty, we reach for strip (also known as New York strip or shell steak). It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin. Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak. All those delicious drippings add richness to the beans—plus there's one less pan to wash! View recipe 20 of 20 Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that's cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar. View recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit