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20 Healthy And Delicious Easter Recipes You Should Try This April

Written by Anju Mobin
Anju is a Certified Nutritionist, and a Highly Experienced Health, Fitness and Nutrition Writer.
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1. Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes

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    Sprinkled with feta cheese and drizzled with garlic-dill butter you can substitute potatoes in place of the sunchokes in this delicious Easter side dish. Jerusalem artichokes are also called sunchokes. They are nutty, flavorful, starch-rich roots that are native to Central America. They have a high-quality phyto-nutrition profile which includes dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals like potassium, iron, and copper.

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    2. Tsoureki

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      Use organic eggs in this braided crown of Greek Easter bread. As per custom, the eggs are dyed a scarlet red, but you can skip the chemical coloring if you want to make it healthier.

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      3. Pomegranate-Glazed Ham

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        Pomegranates have plenty of vitamins, fiber and minerals. Regular intake of this anti-oxidant rich fruit is said to keep cholesterol and blood pressure under control.

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        4. Steamed Fish with Cucumber, Borage, and Tahini Sauce

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          A healthy protein source with crunchy fiber. You can garish this Easter dish with fresh cilantro sprigs. Borage flowers have medicinal properties that are helpful in reducing fever and cough.

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          5. Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

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            The carrots are packed with vitamin A, while the garlic helps fight both bacterial and viral infections.

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            6. Creamy Spring Peas with Bacon and Mint

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              A scrumptious blend of refreshing tastes and textures with sugar snaps, sweet green peas, salty bacon, mint and cream sauce.

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              7. Preserved Lemon Roast Chicken with Freekeh Salad

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                A rich citrus flavor accompanies this yummy roasted chickened served with spring onion spiked freekeh. Freekeh is toasted and cracked young green wheat. A single serving has more protein and twice as much fiber as that of quinoa.

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                8. Asparagus Casserole

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                  With two kinds of cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mushrooms and onion, this rich and velvety Asparagus Casserole is topped with crunchy fried onion.

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                  9. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Red Wine, Shallots & Wheat Berries

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                    Portobello mushrooms, spinach and hazelnuts make this a very healthy and delicious cauliflower roast. Baby portobello mushrooms  are a nutritional powerhouse with many vitamins and minerals including selenium.

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                    10. Ricotta-Pea Spread

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                      A novel and refreshing presentation of minty fresh peas and ricotta served on toasted baguette slices.

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                      11. Brown Butter Potatoes Au Gratin Tarts

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                        The perfect Easter side dish these crunchy puff pastry squares are topped with an incredible cheesy potato mixture.

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                        12. Roasted Carrots and Asparagus with Almond Gremolata

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                          Roasted almonds, lemon and garlic impart such amazing flavor to this crunchy asparagus and carrot salad.

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                          13. Warm Spring Vegetables

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                            A healthy green side dish of courgettes, peas, broad beans and parsley dressed with olive oil and lemon.

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                            14. Accordion Potatoes

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                              Loaded with fiber, vitamins, iron and potassium, these roasted red potatoes are sprinkled with thyme and parsley.

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                              15. Avgolemono

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                                Creamy and lemony chicken broth that is bursting with healthy nutrients.

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                                16. Herby Salmon with Salad & Crushed New Potatoes

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                                  Rich with omega 3, this delicious salmon recipe includes potatoes and green vegetables.

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                                  17. Easter Carrot and Walnut Cupcakes

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                                    Protein rich cheese and healthy butter top these mini cakes filled with the goodness of carrots and walnuts.

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                                    18. Leg of Lamb with Delicious Gravy

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                                      Roasted lamb flavored with herby butter and served with mint sauce and celeriac mash.

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                                      19. Broccoli & Goat Cheese Souffle

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                                        Serve this cheesy souffle with a tomato and fennel salad. Bake and serve immediately before its deflates. Goat milk cheese is easier to digest and lower in cholesterol than cow’s milk. It is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin K, and phosphorus.

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                                        20. Pistachio, Yoghurt & Elderflower cake

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                                          An Easter treat with Almonds, pistas, greek style yogurt and free range eggs.

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