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20 Winter Comfort Foods That Don't Pack on the Pounds

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As we head into the season of heavy, satisfying comfort foods, it’s all too easy to see the pounds come on β€” and not so easy to take them off.

Using bold flavours, nutrient-dense whole grains, produce and lean proteins (along with a few healthy cooking tricks) you can enjoy your favourite comfort foods without the weight gain.

Balance out your weekly winter menu by incorporating a few of our top healthy comfort food recipes to help fill you up, not out.

Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles

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Skillet Rosemary Chicken

Skillet Rosemary ChickenThis one-pan meal will fill your house with savoury aromas that ignite a comfort food feeling before you even take the first bite. Lean chicken is paired with zippy lemon and potatoes for a homestyle dinner that allows you to stick to your nutrition goals while keeping your taste buds and family happy.

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Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's PieIn place of starchy, blood sugar-spiking white potatoes, this newfangled turkey shepherd’s pie gets a vibrant blanket of fibre- and potassium-rich sweet potatoes. Not only do sweet potatoes have more flavour than white potatoes, they’re a source of beta-carotene, which helps nourish dry winter skin.

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto

Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley RisottoWhole grain barley, packed with a nutty taste and chewy texture, smooths out into creamy risotto, replacing traditional white rice. Higher in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals than its classic counterpart, it’s a healthier winter comfort food you’ll want to enjoy every week β€” and making it in the slow cooker means you can.

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Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles

Hot and Sour Soup with NoodlesWhile some gravitate towards more neutral tastes when it comes to comfort food, others crave the bold (and very warming) heat of chili. Hot and sour soup, a take-out staple, can be made at home, nourishing the body and soul with a rich, protein-packed broth. This winter dinner is ideal when you’re under the weather, but will satisfy any day of the week.

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Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup

Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice SoupHeavy turkey dinners are often uninspiring, but turkey itself is a lean protein β€” and blank canvas β€” ready to soak up the flavour. This familiar yet unique winter soup employs iron-rich kale, brown rice and a fragrant broth for a comfort food meal that can be enjoyed al desko or in the comfort of your home.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Turkey, Kale & Brown Rice Soup

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Turkey Stew

Slow Cooker Moroccan Turkey StewSometimes, we all need a break from beef stew, and this turkey version provides a lighter, leaner twist on the comforting classic. Spiced to perfection, and full of veggies and lean protein that simmer away in a slow cooker while you’re at work, it’s a meal that won’t pack on the pounds, while still packing in the flavour.

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Orange Chicken Tagine

Orange Chicken TagineInfuse your winter with the comfort food appeal of North African cuisine in a complete-meal stew that won’t leave your feeling heavy. The trick to this tagine is its layering of spices and sweetness, making it taste indulgent while remaining a wholesome weekday option that’s sophisticated enough for entertaining. Choose whole wheat couscous or gluten-free quinoa for an even healthier comfort food feast.

Get the recipe for Anna Olson’s Orange Chicken Tagine

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