Ellie Krieger's Go-To Healthy Recipes

Starring frozen shrimp, tomatoes, and fresh basil, this healthy (and easy) pasta toss is sure to become a dinnertime favorite. "The dish is ready in the time it takes to boil the whole wheat pasta, so it's my family's favorite rush-hour meal," says Ellie.

"Tiny, tasty lentils pack a big nutritional punch in this hearty soup," says Ellie. "Tender kale, sweet carrots, and tart lemon add color, flavor, and an extra measure of healthy goodness."

These tangy-sweet beans have big chunks of smoky ham for a satisfying main course. A mix of fresh red cabbage, green apple, and scallion -- tossed in a tangy homemade dressing -- rounds out the dish.

Nutrient-packed butternut squash is a natural in this flavorful Moroccan-inspired stew. Serve with couscous to soak up the rich tomatoey sauce.

This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich starts with convenient canned salmon. "Wrapped up with silky-sweet roasted red peppers in a lemon-olive oil dressing, this sandwich fills you up without slowing you down," says Ellie.

Wheat berries add a "chewy texture" to this fresh and filling chicken salad, explains Ellie.

Super-fresh and easy, this vitamin-rich dish gets a boost of protein from edamame (young soybeans). "Tossed with corn and tomatoes, this warm salad works as a side dish for my carnivorous husband and as a main for my vegetarian guests," says Ellie.

Melted bittersweet chocolate coats toasted almonds and dried cherries for a guilt-free dessert. "I like to bookend my day with chocolate -- I make the clusters in the morning and have them for dessert in the evening," says Ellie.