Orzo is one of my kid’s favorites. The rice-shaped pasta cooks up in boiling water in about 10 minutes. This “dressed-up” version weighs in at 260 calories, 6 grams of fat and tons of B-vitamins per serving. Enjoy it warm and use leftovers as lunch with a salad or sandwich.

There’s just something special about the bright and tangy goodness of a lemon. Sprinkle in some sweet elements and your taste buds get a wake up call. Celebrate spring with any of these lemony Healthy Eats approved treats.

With only 179 calories and no fat per slice, this light cake is a definite pleaser. Try fresh berries with a touch of whipped cream on top or serve with grilled pineapple or peaches on the side.

What better way to celebrate the new season than with the quintessential spring veggie: asparagus. Ellie Krieger doctors up the typical green spears with a Parmesan-egg crumb topping, and the quick steaming helps preserve the nutrients, flavor and crunch.

Weekday or weekend, this mushroom and onion pizza is perfect for a speedy meal.

Antioxidant-rich white tea is the base. It gets a boost from fresh lemon slices (vitamin C), chopped fresh ginger (a bit of spice), honey (a simple, natural sugar) and the pièce de résistance: frozen raspberry cubes!

Salmon is high in protein and one of the best sources of healthy omega-3 fats around. This recipe delivers big flavor with the lemon, capers, wine and rosemary.

 

Peanuts are packed with 30 nutrients, including protein and the antioxidant vitamin E. Nuts also contain heart-healthy fats -- just stick to a small handful to keep those calories under control.

Casseroles are an easy and tasty way to feed a crowd, but they're often very fattening. Check out our favorite healthy casserole recipes, including breakfast and dessert!