Holidays & Entertaining Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes 5 Healthy Cranberry Recipes You Can Make Tonight By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 21, 2023 Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Jessica is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Writer, Speaker, and Digital Content Strategist. As the co-founder of the wellness content media company, Food Heaven, Jessica creates engaging food and nutrition content for over 80 global corporations, food companies, and media outlets including American Heart Association, Blue Apron, Adobe, Dove, and KitchenAid. Jessica also co-hosts the top 50 nutrition Food Heaven Podcast, which explores the intersections of nutrition, health, and wellness through a social justice lens. With over 3 million downloads to date, the Food Heaven podcast has been a pillar for accessible and inclusive health and wellness insights since 2015. In addition to being a go-to nutrition expert, writer, and columnist for SELF magazine, Jessica is the co-author of the 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot and A Diabetes Guide to Enjoying the Foods of the World. Learn about BHG's Nutrition Review Board Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Bursting with tart flavor, cranberries are a tasty addition to any meal. But they're extra special around the holidays, when fresh cranberries are readily available. Start making your own cranberry sauce, fresh cranberry salads, chicken smothered in cranberries, and more cranberry recipes that are great any time of year. Bonus: Cranberries are packed with antioxidants. Each of these healthy cranberry recipes is ready in under 50 minutes, so you can serve a nutritious home-cooked meal any night. 01 of 05 Cranberry-Chipotle Chicken View Recipe Andy Lyons Keep the ingredients on hand for this festive but easy-to-produce entrée and you can whip it up on short notice—ideal for spontaneous gatherings of friends and family. Toss it in the slow cooker and you'll have a delicious dinner in just five hours. 02 of 05 Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad View Recipe Yes, this healthy fresh cranberry recipe does require a bit of chill time, but we're still including it in this collection of fast and fresh cranberry recipes because you can chill for up to two days. That means, if you plan ahead, you could finish assembling this recipe in about 5 minutes on a busy weeknight. Serve this salad as is, or add your favorite protein to make it an all-in-one meal. 03 of 05 Cranberry-Orange Chutney View Recipe It's the classic cranberry flavor combination: cranberry-orange. It's used all the time for good reason. Tart fresh cranberries are deliciously complemented by sweet, juicy oranges. However, this chutney gets a savory twist from smoked bacon. Use it on salmon, pork, chicken, or your whatever protein is in your kitchen. 04 of 05 Tarragon Chicken Salad with Cranberries View Recipe Jason Donnelly Without question, this salad has visual appeal: tart berries, toasted almonds, and fresh tarragon brighten the dish. Present it as a salad course over mixed greens or healthy lunch. The 15-minute recipe can be customized with chopped walnuts or pecans. 05 of 05 Cranberry Borscht View Recipe A savory blend of beets, potatoes, and horseradish is brightened up with a cup of chopped cranberries and fresh parsley. Finish your bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit