Welcome to our list of 25 best anti-inflammatory recipes that will make you feel great (and fit into a busy schedule).
These whole-food meals, from soups to salads and sides, offer fresh vegetables, meatless meal inspiration, and spices with anti-inflammatory properties.
What are anti-inflammatory recipes?
With this roundup, Louise and I focus on ingredients that are commonly associated with anti-inflammatory benefits.
Whether you’re looking to support joint health, improve digestion, or simply feel more energized, these recipes can be a great place to start.
We focus on high protein meals and high fiber foods in order to offer satiating meals that reduce the need for snacking.
When we eat these recipes, we feel less like high-sugar snacks and processed fast food (yay!). We focus on whole-food ingredients, such as:
- Minimally processed foods.
- Fiber–rich vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
- Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, steel cut oats.
- Natural spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.
I am more of a glass half-full instead of a glass half-empty-kind of guy, so I like to focus on what you can add instead of what you need to reduce 😋.
An anti-inflammatory diet can be abundant, affordable (legumes for the win!), colorful, and varied. I hope you will enjoy these meals as much as we do.
Please note: While these recipes are based on widely recognized anti-inflammatory ingredients, neither Louise nor I are medical professionals. This content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. If you have specific dietary or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Anti-inflammatory Dinners
1. Turmeric Lentil Soup
A hearty one-pot meal featuring lentils and turmeric, both known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
Red kidney beans, sweet potato, and olive oil and are whole-food ingredients that can potentially lower inflammation.
This one-pot chili with brown rice or quinoa for your next dinner.
3. Aloo Gobi
Louise and I love Indian spice mixes with turmeric, curry, and black pepper. Try this aloo gobi with cauliflower and potatoes for a flavorful anti-inflammatory meal.
4. Kale soup
My 73-year old Italian mom makes this soup when she wants a clean eating meal (typically after Christmas celebrations 😅). It’s a one-pot soup that is ready in just 30 minutes!
5. Mediterranean stuffed bell peppers
I add turmeric and brown lentils to these rice-stuffed bell peppers. Use brown rice and cook your own lentils for a low-sodium Mediterranean meal.
6. Sweet Potato Salad
One of my favorite salads with roasted sweet potatoes and toasted seeds, it’s rich in nutrients and fiber.
7. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in anti-inflammatory properties. Roasted cauliflower is a wholesome side dish or a light dinner idea served with chimichurri sauce and pomegranate seeds.
8. Lentil Curry
One of my favorite recipes on our website (and reader-favorite meal) is this one-pot curry. With red lentils and turmeric, it’s perfect for those seeking Indian-inspired flavors.
9. Tofu Soup
An Asian-inspired soup combining tofu, broccoli, green peas and shiitake mushrooms, this soup offers plenty of anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Packed with kidney beans and warming spices, this rajma recipe is fiber-rich and helps stabilize blood sugar, which is key in reducing inflammation.
This pineapple salad is hydrating and refreshing. It’s one of Louise’s favorite spring and summer meals, especially with avocado and crumbled feta.
High in plant protein and fiber, quinoa and chickpeas work together to help reduce inflammation while keeping you full and energized throughout the day.
Whole grain brown rice is rich in antioxidants and magnesium, so we add plenty to this grain bowl. I always feel charged with long-lasting energy after eating this rice salad.
This creamy soup stars cruciferous cauliflower, tahini, and garlic. Louise and I love eating this as a light dinner idea in autumn and winter.
Loaded with olives, tomatoes, leafy greens, and olive oil, this salad is a protein-rich meal inspired by the potentially heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.
With a simple combo of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, this Middle Eastern dish is rich in fiber and resistant starch.
Louise and I love coleslaw, but after the Holiday feasting, we like eating something cleaner.
This no-mayo coleslaw was excellent for our 21-day detox as it as a raw food meal.
Here is a colorful mix of grains, greens, legumes, and healthy fats (hello peanut sauce).
Our buddha bowl is rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients from grains, veggies, and protein.
Watermelon is packed with lycopene, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant, while mint and cucumber support digestion. Garnish with pistachio nuts for a colorful salad spread.
These light fritters sneak in anti-inflammatory zucchini, which is high in antioxidants and water content. I love these fritters with tzatziki for a feel-good snack or meal.
21. Roasted butternut squash soup
Sweet and creamy with a base of beta-carotene-rich squash, yes please 😛. I also include anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and turmeric, making this is a comfort-health soup!
Anti-inflammatory breakfast
Crunchy and naturally sweetened, this granola skips potentially inflammatory oils and sugars. Instead, I add oats, seeds, and nuts that can support a healthy digestion.
Avocados are loaded with monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, and said to be great for brain, heart, and joint health. I like to serve it with whole-grain toast and cooked chickpeas.
Next breakfast is a protein-rich, egg-free scramble with turmeric. Tofu scramble can offer anti-inflammatory benefits and its protein-content can keep you full for longer.
This lighter take on a classic banana bread uses whole grains, ripe bananas, and less sugar. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts with walnuts and 5(!) bananas.
More anti-inflammatory meal ideas
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Where to get these recipes and how to cook.
Hi Saritha, every recipe is linked to from the recipe name 🙂 I hope that helps. Kindest,
Louise