15 Best Healthy Easter Recipes

Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ along with an invitation of a long weekend. Easter, is one of the oldest Christian festivals which is celebrated with loads of zeal and enthusiasm. Such a joyous festival is surely incomplete without lots of good food on the table. Besides, the normal egg and various egg recipes, today we make your Easter celebration a little more special by providing a list of healthy and delicious Easter recipes. Wondering if we are just providing brunch recipes? Worry not! We are providing a list of recipes ranging from Easter brunch to Easter desserts and from side dishes, appetizers, Easter dinner and many more. These recipes are perfect for your guests as they are delicious yet nutritious.

Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ along with an invitation of a long weekend. Easter, is one of the oldest Christian festivals which is celebrated with loads of zeal and enthusiasm. Such a joyous festival is surely incomplete without lots of good food on the table. Besides, the normal egg and various egg recipes, today we make your Easter celebration a little more special by providing a list of healthy and delicious Easter recipes. Wondering if we are just providing brunch recipes? Worry not! We are providing a list of recipes ranging from Easter brunch to Easter desserts and from side dishes, appetizers, Easter dinner and many more. These recipes are perfect for your guests as they are delicious yet nutritious.

Healthy Easter Recipe # 1: Breakfast Strata

This meal will just make your Easter morning look good. It is easy to prepare plus you can add your ideas and ingredients to give your touch to this dish. A punch of green pepper will give that much needed colour and taste to your mouth.

Ingredients:

? 1 loaf (lb.) bulk pork sausage

? 1 large green pepper, chopped

? 1 medium onion, chopped

? 1 loaf herb or cheese bakery bread, cubed

? 6 eggs

? 2 cups milk

? 1 tsp. ground mustard

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 2: Date and almond truffle

This dessert is for those at the table who want just a little something sweet, ?but are conscious about their health too.

Ingredients:

? 2 ? cups whole pitted dates

? 2 cups slivered blanched almonds, toasted

? 1 tablespoon honey

? ? teaspoon ground cinnamon

? 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

? 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut, toasted

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 3: Carrot cake

Try this recipe to give a healthy blend to your cake.

Ingredients:

Cake:

? 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple

? 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour

? 2 teaspoons baking soda

? ? teaspoon salt

? 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

? 3 large eggs

? 1 ? cups granulated sugar

? ? cup nonfat buttermilk

? ? cup canola oil

? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

? 2 cups grated carrots

? ? cup unsweetened flaked coconut

? ? cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Frosting:

? 12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

? ? cup confectioners¡¯ sugar, sifted

? 1 ? teaspoons vanilla extract

? 2 tablespoons coconut chips, or flaked coconut, toasted

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 4: Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic

This lamb roast is simple to prepare and delicious in taste, sprinkle the lamb with coarse salt after removing from the oven to really accent the flavors.

Ingredients:

? 1 (3-pound) rolled boned leg of lamb, trimmed

? 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

? 3 garlic cloves, minced

? 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 5: White sangria

Easter is not just about good food; it is also about good drinks. Try thus simple recipe to fulfill your desire for healthy drink.?

Ingredients:

? 1/3 cup brandy

? 1/3 cup peach schnapps

? 1 ? tablespoons sugar

? 1 bottles white Rioja wine, chilled

? 1 lemon, thinly sliced

? 1 small navel orange, quartered and sliced

? 1 green apple, cored and sliced

? 1 ripe peach, peeled and sliced

? 1 bottle sparkling water, chilled

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 6: Lemon-chive roasted vegetables

This dish is for the veggy lovers.

Ingredients:

? 1 ? pounds small red potatoes, halved

? 1 ? pounds small fingerling potatoes, halved

? 1 pound baby carrots

? 2 medium sweet onions, each cut into 8 wedges

? 1 tablespoon olive oil

? Cooking spray

? 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

? 1 ? teaspoons grated lemon rind

? 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

? ? teaspoon salt

? ? teaspoon black pepper

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 7: Roasted spring vegetables with arugula pesto

These roasted vegetables tossed with arugula pesto are an easy side for a dinner party.

Ingredients:

? 4 cups baby or new potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size

? 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

? 4 cups peeled baby carrots

? 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds

? ? teaspoon salt

? ? cup garlic, peeled

? 5 cups baby arugula

? ? cup finely shredded Asiago cheese

? ? cup toated pine nuts

? ? cup extra-virgin olive oil

? ? teaspoon salt

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 8: Potato-artichoke soup

This luxurious potato-artichoke soup is simple enough to be served with a salad for dinner.

Ingredients:

? 1 tablespoon butter

? 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

? 1 medium onion, chopped

? 1 stalk celery, chopped

? 2 cloves garlic, chopped

? 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley

? 3 cups chopped peeled potatoes

? 1 package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped

? 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

? 2 cups water

? ? teaspoon salt

? Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Healthy Easter Recipe # 9: Ham, Gruyere & spinach bread pudding

This elegant dish is simple to prepare. High-quality smoked ham complements the spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere perfectly.

Ingredients:

Custard:

? 4 large egg whites

? 4 large eggs

? 1 cup skim milk

? 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

? ? teaspoon freshly ground pepper

? 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Bread:

? 4 cups whole grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes

? 5 cups chopped spinach, wilted

? ? cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers

? 1 cup diced ham steak

Topping:

? ? cup shredded Gruyere cheese

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