25 Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bloating Vegetarian Recipes (Plus a Few with Salmon) And Their Health Benefits
Welcome to our collection of anti-inflammatory recipes! Whether you're a full-time vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these 25 recipes are designed to reduce inflammation while tantalizing your taste buds. Plus, we've included a few with salmon for added protein and omega-3s. Let’s get cooking!
1. Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Turmeric Benefits:
Enhanced Brain Function: Some studies suggest that turmeric may improve cognitive function, memory, and mood
2. Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve chilled.
Quinoa Benefits:
3. Sweet Potato and Kale Curry Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, then add sweet potato and coconut milk.
- Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add kale and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Sweet Potato Benefits:
4. Lentil and Vegetable Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper before serving.
Lentil Benefits:
5. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine avocados, tomatoes, onion, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine.
Avocado Benefits:
6. Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast beets for 30-35 minutes, until tender.
- Toss greens with roasted beets, goat cheese, and walnuts.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Beet Benefits:
7. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove stems from mushrooms.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in feta cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff mushrooms with spinach mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
Portobello Mushroom Benefits:
8. Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in cumin and paprika, then add sweet potato, chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Chickpea Benefits:
9. Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill before serving.
Greek Yogurt Benefits:
10. Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix quinoa, olives, tomatoes, feta, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff bell peppers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
Bell Pepper Benefits:
11. Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta of choice
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine avocados, garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Toss pasta with avocado sauce and serve.
Garlic Benefits:
12. Mushroom and Spinach Frittata Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add mushrooms and onion, and cook until soft.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and pour over the vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Spinach Benefits:
13. Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss tomatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil.
- Roast for 25 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Blend roasted vegetables with vegetable broth until smooth.
- Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Tomato Benefits:
14. Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets and asparagus on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
Salmon Benefits:
15. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Combine roasted squash with chickpeas, onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
Butternut Squash Benefits:
16. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, and cumin.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Warm tortillas and fill with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Black Bean Benefits:
17. Cucumber and Mint Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, mint, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Cucumber Benefits:
18. Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Toss zucchini noodles with avocado pesto.
Zucchini Benefits:
19. Chickpea and Spinach Curry Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in curry powder, then add chickpeas and coconut milk.
- Simmer for 15 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Curry Benefits:
20. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Blend chickpeas, roasted peppers, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Hummus Benefits:
21. Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add carrots and vegetable broth. Simmer until carrots are tender.
- Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Carrot Benefits:
22. Pomegranate and Walnut Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toss mixed greens with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Walnut Benefits:
23. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Almonds Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Toss with sliced almonds before serving.
Brussel Sprouts Benefits:
24. Greek Yogurt and Herb Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine Greek yogurt, dill, mint, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Dill Benefits:
25. Salmon and Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Turmeric
Instructions:
- Season salmon with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Let salmon cool, then flake into pieces.
- Toss avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and salmon with olive oil, Turmeric and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Turmeric Benefits:
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Feel free to adjust the recipes based on your preferences and dietary needs. These dishes not only taste great but also offer numerous health benefits. Enjoy cooking and savoring these anti-inflammatory delights!