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Learn more about heart health at UPMC.","datePublished":"2018-02-27","dateModified":"2021-10-11","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/heart-vascular","name":"Heart and Vascular Institute","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/heart-vascular","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/heart-and-vascular-institute\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/chili-recipe.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/chili-recipe.jpg","height":327,"width":754},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/02\/3-heart-healthy-recipes-to-love\/","about":["Heart and Vascular Health","Nutrition"],"wordCount":680,"keywords":["Heart Health","heart healthy recipes","Heart-Healthy Recipes","recipes"],"articleBody":"Are you looking for healthy recipes to add to your weekly meal plan?These heart-healthy recipes focus on reducing your overall fat and sodium intake, which can \u00a0help reduce your risk for heart disease. Use these three recipes to kick-start your new diet.For more information on improving your heart health, talk to a doctor at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.Heart-Healthy ChiliOne of the best ways to reduce the amount of fat you eat is by switching up your meat choices. That’s why this heart-healthy take on classic chili uses ground turkey instead of beef and loads up on other delicious spices instead of defaulting to sodium-packed canned veggies for flavor.Ingredients:1 medium onion, diced2 large garlic cloves1 pound ground turkey2 15-ounce cans (no added salt) kidney beans, rinsed14.5 ounces (no added salt) tomatoes, diced6 ounces canned (no added salt) tomato paste1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon smoked paprika\u00bd teaspoon cayenne pepperDiced green onions (for garnish)Cooking instructions:Coat your pan with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Cook the diced onion and garlic for several minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add turkey, and cook until browned, stirring frequently.Then stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onion.Chicken Basil Spaghetti SquashLike turkey, chicken is better for your heart than red meats like beef or steak. The spaghetti squash in this dish also serves to lower the carbohydrate content. Enjoy the hearty Italian flavor of this meal without any guilt!Ingredients:2 boneless skinless chicken breasts\u00bd teaspoon pepper\u00bd teaspoon oregano\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder (divided into \u00bc teaspoons)1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded2 teaspoons olive oil (divided into teaspoons)\u00bd cup baby spinach\u00bc cup grape tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 ounces goat cheeseCooking instructions:Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts with pepper, oregano, and half of the garlic powder. Then place the spaghetti squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with one teaspoon olive oil and remaining garlic powder. Bake the chicken and squash for 30 to 45 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.During the last 10 minutes, add the spinach, tomatoes, onion, basil, goat cheese, and the remaining olive oil. Using a fork, scrape the insides of the spaghetti squash, creating stringy “noodles.”Dice the chicken into small pieces. Mix the spaghetti squash and chicken. Finally, you\u2019re ready to serve.Asian Lettuce CupsThese tasty lettuce cups are another great way to cut unnecessary carbs and calories while packing in more healthful vegetables. The avocado and sesame oil provide some healthy fats that will help keep your heart happy.Ingredients:1 teaspoon sesame oil2 chopped garlic cloves\u00bc cup chopped shallots2 teaspoons ginger, minced\u00bc teaspoon dried chili flakes\u00bd cup water chestnuts, finely chopped1 cup carrots, thinly sliced1 pound ground turkeyBlack pepper to taste1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce\u00bc cup peanuts or cashews, chopped (optional)1 head Bibb lettuce, washed and dried1 small avocado, dicedFor sauce:\u00bc cup lime juice1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon water2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons fish sauceCooking instructions:Heat a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray over high heat, and add 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil. Add garlic, shallots, ginger, and chili flakes and saut\u00e9 for two minutes. Add the water chestnuts and carrots, and stir-fry for two to three minutes.Remove the vegetables. Reduce heat to medium. Spray your pan with cooking spray, add the ground turkey, and season with pepper. Cook over medium heat until browned. Add soy sauce and nuts (if using), and stir-fry for one to two more minutes. Return vegetables to the pan and mix well.Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Fill lettuce cups with the meat\/vegetable mixture, and top with avocado and sauce.You can make many favorite recipes heart-healthy by choosing turkey, chicken, or fish instead of red meat. And use herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor your food.For more information on improving your heart health, talk to your doctor or call the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2018","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"02","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/\/02\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"3 Heart-Healthy Recipe Ideas You’ll Love","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/02\/3-heart-healthy-recipes-to-love\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]