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25 Skinnytaste Recipes You Loved in 2017

Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes of 2017

I hope you had a wonderful holiday week. After a family trip to Pennsylvania that left us all under the weather, I’m a bit later than usual compiling this “Best Of” list for 2017. These are the 25 most visited recipes I posted in 2017, based on Google Analytics.

Looking back on the year is one of my favorite things to do. Thank you for reading, commenting, sharing photos, and sending inspiring emails—your support turned a passion into a full-time job. I’m grateful to everyone who cooks from the blog and makes these recipes part of their routines.

This year brought lots of comforting, flavor-forward dishes. If you’re new to Skinnytaste or want to cook more in 2018, these recipes are a great place to start. I’ve also included links to my most popular roundups from previous years for easy browsing.

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Top Recipes Posted in 2017

  1. Unstuffed Cabbage Bowls

    All the cozy flavor of stuffed cabbage without the fuss. Chopped cabbage forms a quick, hearty “bowl” filled with savory meat and seasonings—perfect for busy weeknights or making in an Instant Pot.

    Top 25 Most Popular Skinnytaste Recipes 2017

  2. Instant Pot Chunky Beef Cabbage and Tomato Soup

    Ground beef, cabbage, vegetables and tomatoes combine into a filling, fridge-cleanout soup. It’s simple, comforting, and ideal for the Instant Pot.

    Ground beef, cabbage, vegetables and tomatoes, this is the perfect soup to clean out your fridge! And it's super easy to make.

  3. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Soup

    Creamy and dairy-free, this soup gets deep flavor from roasting the vegetables first. Roasted pieces on top add texture and make it satisfying without feeling heavy.

    Creamy, dairy-free and dee-lish thanks to roasting the vegetables which adds so much flavor and depth! Topped with more roasted vegetables for texture, it's both filling yet light.

  4. Roasted Cauliflower Rice with Garlic and Lemon

    A low-carb side that pairs with chicken, steak or fish. Roasting the cauliflower brings out a nutty sweetness, brightened with garlic and lemon.

    I love cauliflower "rice", and I love roasted cauliflower so I combined the two to make this easy low-carb side dish that goes great with just about anything from chicken, to steak or fish.

  5. 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana Nut Pancakes

    Quick, wholesome pancakes made with bananas, oats, nuts and egg—no flour required. They’re a great way to use ripe bananas for a protein-rich breakfast.

    EASY, good-for-you pancakes, loaded with heart-healthy nuts, banana and oats, plus a whole egg – a powerhouse of nutrition. Made with only FOUR ingredients, perfect to make anytime you need to whip up a quick breakfast, and a perfect way to use up those ripe bananas.

  6. Instant Pot Picadillo

    A family favorite that’s simple to make—savory picadillo spooned over brown rice or cauliflower rice and paired with a quick slaw or salad.

    Picadillo is the most requested dish by my kids and it's so easy to make. We love it served over brown rice (or cauliflower rice) with this quick cabbage slaw or a salad on the side.

  7. Zucchini Rollatini

    Grilled zucchini strips are filled with a basil-cheese mixture, rolled, topped with marinara and mozzarella, then baked until melty—a low-carb comfort dish.

    Zucchini Rollatini is low-carb and delicious! Made with strips of grilled zucchini stuffed with a basil-cheese filling, then rolled and topped with marinara, mozzarella and baked in the oven until the cheese is hot and melted.

  8. Sloppy Joe Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Switching the bun for a baked sweet potato makes Sloppy Joes lighter but still hearty—an easy way to add veggies and fiber to a kid-friendly meal.

    Swapping bread for sweet potatoes makes eating a Sloppy Joe so much healthier!

  9. Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Rice

    Riced broccoli and cauliflower stand in for rice in this quick skillet meal with sautéed chicken and cheddar—comfort food that’s faster and lighter.

    Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Veggie

  10. Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos

    These low-carb “nachos” use halved mini bell peppers as the base, piled with turkey taco meat, cheese and favorite toppings—a great appetizer or weeknight dinner.

    Loaded mini bell pepper nachos – game changer!! These low-carb nachos are loaded with turkey taco meat, cheese and all your favorite nacho toppings!

  11. Enchiladas Verdes

    Traditional green chicken enchiladas made lighter with white corn tortillas, poached chicken and a modest coating of queso fresco—satisfying without feeling heavy.

    Traditional Mexican green chicken enchiladas, made lighter than the typical restaurant dish served throughout the US. Made with white corn tortillas, poached chicken breasts and a light coating of queso fresco, this dish is satisfying but won’t weigh you down.

  12. Sheet Pan Balsamic Herb Chicken and Veggies

    Sheet-pan dinners are a lifesaver—toss chicken and veggies with balsamic and herbs, roast, and dinner’s done in about 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.

    am I the only one obsessed with sheet-pan dinners? I mean, what’s easier than tossing everything with balsamic and herbs and throwing it in the oven for 20 minutes!

  13. Cajun Shrimp in Foil

    Spicy Cajun shrimp with Andouille sausage and colorful veggies baked in foil packets—easy to assemble, freezer-friendly, and fast to cook for busy nights.

    Cajun Shrimp foil packets are so easy to make, anyone can do it! Spicy shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, Andouille sausage, and rainbow colored vegetables are baked together in foil pouches. They are fast and easy to make, and can be made ahead and kept in your freezer. When you're ready to cook them, just pop them in the oven – perfect for busy weeknights!

  14. Enchilada Chicken Roll Ups

    Chicken breasts get rolled with cheese and green chiles, topped with enchilada sauce and more cheese—all the enchilada taste with less work and fewer carbs.

    Chicken breasts on their own can be a bit boring. Roll ‘em up with cheese and green chilis, smother them in enchilada sauce and more cheese and now you’re talking. These Roll-Ups give you authentic enchilada flavor without all the work, calories or fat. And you won’t even miss the tortillas!

  15. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas

    A lighter, dairy-free take on chicken tikka masala made in the Instant Pot with boneless thighs, tomato-based spices and coconut milk. Serve with rice or garlic naan.

    I've created a lightened up, dairy-free Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas in the Instant Pot to satisfy my craving for Indian food! This mild curry is made with boneless chicken thighs cooked in a tomato base, with lots of spices and coconut milk. You can serve this with garlic naan or basmati rice on the side (cauliflower rice would work too to keep it low carb!)

  16. Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Soup

    Roasting the cauliflower amps up the flavor in this turmeric-spiced soup. It’s a warm, healthful option for turmeric fans and uses reserved roasted florets as garnish.

    Roasting cauliflower enhances the flavors in this delicious, healthy soup. If you haven't jumped on the turmeric bandwagon yet, this soup is a great place to start! I like to reserve some of the roasted cauliflower as a garnish for the soup.

  17. Cheesy Baked Penne with Roasted Veggies

    Penne tossed with roasted zucchini, peppers, asparagus and fennel, finished with cheese and baked until bubbly—this meatless pasta is full of flavor and texture.

    Penne baked with cheese, sauce and loaded with healthy vegetables in every bite. Roasted zucchini, red bell peppers, asparagus, red onion and fennel are tossed with balsamic and herbs then roasted for the best tasting meatless baked pasta dish EVER!

  18. Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos

    Baked poblanos filled with seasoned ground turkey, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese—lighter than traditional fried chile rellenos but just as satisfying.

    These baked Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos are stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey filling, topped with my homemade enchilada sauce and cheese. These are so much lighter than restaurant chile rellenos which are typically battered in egg and deep fried.

  19. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies

    A fall favorite: pumpkin puree creates a creamy, lighter cheese sauce and pairs beautifully with roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts for a seasonal twist on mac and cheese.

    It's October, so Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts is a must for the Fall! Using pumpkin puree makes a creamy light cheese sauce, without having to add cream or too much cheese. You can make your own pumpkin puree or use organic canned pumpkin to make it faster!

  20. Skillet Cauliflower “Arroz” Con Pollo

    A low-carb twist on arroz con pollo that uses cauliflower rice. It’s lighter but still delivers classic Spanish chicken-and-rice flavors.

    Skillet Cauliflower "Arroz" Con Pollo (Spanish chicken and rice) uses cauliflower rice as a low-carb swap, which means larger portions with 85% less calories than rice!

  21. Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

    One-pot spaghetti made in the Instant Pot for a fast, hands-off version of a classic weeknight favorite—less cleanup and plenty of comforting flavor.

    Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

  22. Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta

    Summer vegetables roasted until caramelized, tossed with white beans and pesto for a bright, veggie-forward pasta that’s filling and flavorful.

    One bite of this Balsamic Roasted Veggie and White Bean Pasta and you'll want to make it all summer long! Roasted zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, peppers, and broccoli – loaded with veggies in every bite and finished with pesto and white beans. This is SO good, and picky husband approved!

  23. Baked Shrimp Taquitos

    Light, crisp and oven-baked instead of fried, these taquitos are filled with a flavorful shrimp mixture that doubles well for tacos or bowls.

    Baked Shrimp Taquitos are so much lighter and healthier than frying, and they come out perfect and crisp! The shrimp filling is SO good you'll be tempted to eat it before you roll them up. I plan on making the filling again to use for shrimp tacos this week!

  24. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    A low-carb twist on a Philly cheesesteak—steak and peppers stuffed into large portobello caps and topped with melted cheese. Big on flavor, light on carbs.

    It doesn't get much better than a low-carb, Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed in a Portobello Mushroom! Steak and mushrooms work so well together, so why not make stuff them with this cheesy deliciousness!

  25. Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

    Flavorful chipotle-seasoned chicken served over cilantro-lime quinoa—easy to make in the Instant Pot with juicy chicken thighs or breasts and extra lime for serving.

    These Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa are so easy to make and have tons of flavor! I like to make them with chicken thighs but if you prefer white meat, chicken breast would work too. Extra limes for squeezing on top are recommended!

Here’s to making the coming year tasty, healthy, and full of great home-cooked meals. Thank you for cooking along with me!