10 Healthy Dinner Recipes And One Indulgent Dish For Winter

OKEMOS, Mich., –– Winter can get you down this time of year and derail us from our healthy and active lifestyles. When the sun sets while we're driving home from work it's hard not to just want mac-n-cheese for dinner. and then hide under a pile of blankets on the couch until bedtime. But, to help you stay happy and healthy this season we've compiled 10 recipes that aren't just healthy but will warm you up and please your tastebuds. Also, in a shameless attempt to bribe you into taking a look at the healthy recipes, we've included one truly indulgent recipe at the end of the list. So enjoy the recipes and don't let winter get you down!

Teriyaki Salmon with Zucchini

For salmon fans, this recipe cannot be passed up. Another simple recipe, but one that feels like you're being treated to fine dining!

Butternut Squash Risotto

Our undisputed favorite recipe on this list. Add some chicken for protein and this savory dish will leave you dreaming of taking another bite once your plate is clean.

Braised Balsamic Chicken

A go-to dish for weekday nights. This simple recipe boasts a lot of flavor. In fact, feel free to cut the rosemary amount in half if it's not your favorite. Serve over long grain brown rice and with a side of vegetables for a hearty but healthy mid-week dinner that will leave everyone with full bellies.

Turkey Meatloaf

Enjoy all the heartiness of regular meatloaf by substituting turkey into your recipe. We would argue it's even better than the traditional recipe!

Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

A delicious all-in-one dish that will appease both the most adventurous and bland eaters. The savory peanut sauce on the chicken is to die for.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is super simple to prepare, fun to eat, and extremely flavorful. Bound to become one of your staple dishes, and will leave you feeling fit!

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

A perfect warm recipe for cold winter days. This chili is so delicious you won't even realize there's no meat in it!

Chicken Tikka Masala

Quickly becoming one of our favorite recipes. This quick and easy recipe is a great change-up from the flavor rut you may be stuck in this winter. Serve over long grain brown rice.

Buffalo-Blue Cheese Chicken Burgers

An uber-tasty recipe that your kids will love! Substitute whole wheat buns for a healthier source of carbs, and try oven-roasted sweet potatoes as a perfect french-fry substitute.

Grilled Fish Tacos 

Taco Tuesday can live on! Light, yummy fish tacos with powerful flavor will become a family favorite.

Tater Tot Nachos

Alright, we promised one not-so-healthy recipe and here it is! Affectionately dubbed "Totchos", you'll be lucky if this recipe lasts more than two minutes on the plates of those lucky enough to be served it. Although, maybe make sure you hit the treadmill tomorrow.

So, while we encourage you to resist temptation and sample one of the 10 healthy dinner recipes, we can't blame you if you give the "totchos" a try as well. We promise though, the healthy recipes are so tasty and filling you'll want to eat them every night! If you'd like to see more recipes, visit our Pinterest page. Although be warned, we can't vouch for all of our pins as non-indulgent! Also, make sure you're prepared for the drive in the cold weather and icy winter roads by completing your Winter Car Care routine at our Graff Okemos Service Center.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with top-notch service and convenience close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you find your dream car – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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