January might be the month when everybody wants to shed a few pounds after the holiday excess, but it’s also one of the coldest months of the year when we still need comfort food to warm us up. These healthy comfort food recipes are not only heart-warming and comforting, but also light and nutritious, and full of goodness. They are easy, family-friendly recipes that everybody loves, and bonus point, pocket-friendly dishes too, so a win-win with everybody.

Ground Turkey Bolognese

Ground Turkey Bolognese, a healthy, protein-packed meal that gives comfort food a new meaning. It’s a light and nutritious dinner idea for the whole family to enjoy, it’s quick and easy to make, and can be served with the sides of your choice.

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Leftover Roast Beef Chili

A quick and easy Leftover Roast Beef Chili recipe that is ready in well under 20 minutes, this is one of those dishes that comforts your like nothing else. Transform your leftovers into a delicious meal for the whole family, and everybody will absolutely love it.

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Ground Turkey Enchiladas

Ground Turkey Enchiladas with mushrooms and a simple homemade cheesy sauce, a delicious family-friendly recipe. It’s very easy to put together, and it’s made entirely with simple ingredients that are easily-available.

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Skillet Mini Turkey Meatloaves

Skillet Mini Turkey Meatloaves served with mushroom gravy, a fantastic dinner recipe that is flavourful and easy to put together. It’s light and nutritious, and a big hit with everyone.

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Ground Turkey Cottage Pie

A heart-loving Turkey Cottage Pie that is a lot lighter than the traditional beef recipe. Hearty, easy to make, and a great choice for a healthy family dinner, this recipe is the perfect comfort food for the cold winter months.

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Ground Turkey Lasagna

Ground Turkey Lasagna with a layer of spinach and ricotta, my take on the classic lasagna, just a lot healthier and lighter, and utterly delicious. A great comfort food for a family dinner, this recipe can be enjoyed all year round.

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls made with ground chicken and rice, a healthy dinner dish that brings the whole family around the table. It’s easy to make, beautifully cooked and perfect for every time of the year.

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Chicken Cacciatore

A comforting and nutritious dinner recipe, this Chicken Cacciatore is made with a whole chicken cut into pieces, veggies and black olives. It’s a frugal meal that never fails to deliver, and can be tweaked to one’s liking without compromising on taste.

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Chicken Goulash

One-Pot Chicken Goulash, a delicious and easy recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. Packed with delcious flavours, this stew is a fantastic comfort food for the whole family.

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Zucchini Lasagna

If you like the classic beef lasagna, you will love this low-carb, high-protein Zucchini Lasagna. Replace the regular lasagna sheets with sliced grilled zucchini and you get a fantstic dinner recipe that is healthy, delicious and nutritious.

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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie, a delicious vegetarian pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. The lentils make the pie filling, comforting and nutritious, and can be turned into a vegan dish by swapping the butter and cream in the mash with a plant-based cream and milk.

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Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

A satisfying and cozy Vegetable Beef Barley Soup that is healthy, comforting, and really easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s a family-favourite meal that goes down a treat in the cold season.

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Chicken and Pea Stew

Chicken and Pea Stew, a hearty but light dinner recipe that is full of colour and goodness. It’s quick and easy to make, it’s healthy, and it can be cooked with fresh or frozen ingredients in not time.

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Shrimp Korma

A light and flavourful Prawn Korma made with coconut milk, butternut squash, spinach, baby corn and red peppers; a quick and easy Indian curry recipe that is mild enough to be enjoyed by the whole family.

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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Packed with flavour and wonderfully delicious, this Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin is a great choice for a fancier meal. Serve it with the side dish of your choice, and you are in for a treat.

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