DASH Diet Recipes

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06/07/2026

DASH Baked Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Cranberries
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 ripe pears, halved and cored
ÂĽ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
ÂĽ cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp honey (optional)
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut pears in half and scoop out the cores to create a small cavity.
Place pears cut-side up in a baking dish and brush lightly with olive oil.
Fill each pear half with blue cheese, walnuts, cranberries, rosemary, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Drizzle with honey (if using) and add a pinch of black pepper.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
Serve warm as a DASH-friendly side dish, appetizer, or light dessert.

06/04/2026

DASH Spinach, Feta & Mushroom Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
ÂĽ cup walnuts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
ÂĽ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 40–50 minutes, until tender.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in garlic and spinach; cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove from heat and mix in the feta cheese and half of the walnuts.
Slice the roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and lightly mash the centers with a fork.
Spoon the spinach-feta mixture into each potato.
Top with the remaining walnuts and fresh parsley.
Serve warm.

06/04/2026

DASH Asian Eggplant & Lean Beef Stir-Fry
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 medium Japanese eggplants, cut into wedges
300 g lean ground beef (90–95% lean)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp water
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove excess fat if needed.
Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the eggplant and bell pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
In a small bowl, mix low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water.
Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot on its own or over brown rice for a DASH-friendly meal.

06/04/2026

Honey-Glazed Acorn Squash with Ricotta & Pecans (DASH Diet)
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds. Brush the cut sides with olive oil.
Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes until tender.
In a small bowl, mix honey, rosemary, and cinnamon.
Turn squash cut-side up and brush with half of the honey mixture. Roast for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and fill each squash half with ricotta cheese.
Top with toasted pecans and pomegranate arils.
Drizzle with the remaining honey glaze and sprinkle with parsley and black pepper.
Serve warm.

06/03/2026

DASH Honey-Roasted Peaches with Ricotta & Pistachios
Ingredients
3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp unsalted pistachios, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place peach halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
Roast for 15–20 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Spoon a dollop of ricotta onto each peach half.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Garnish with fresh mint or parsley and a light dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Serve warm.

06/02/2026

DASH Sweet Potato Smash with Brie, Cranberries & Honey
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 medium sweet potatoes
4 oz (115 g) Brie cheese, sliced
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
ÂĽ tsp black pepper
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub sweet potatoes and bake for 35–45 minutes until fork-tender.
Place the baked sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and cinnamon.
Top each smashed sweet potato with slices of Brie cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the Brie is soft and melty.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with dried cranberries, walnuts, thyme, and rosemary.
Drizzle with honey and serve warm.

06/02/2026

Strawberry & Ricotta Crostini. It’s a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet.
​Here is a recipe to recreate the look and flavor of those vibrant toasts.
​Ingredients
​Bread: 1 French baguette or sourdough loaf, sliced into rounds.
​Base: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (whip it with a spoon for extra fluffiness).
​Fruit: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced.
​Crunch: ¼ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped.
​Sweetener: 2 tablespoons honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling.
​Freshness: A few sprigs of fresh mint.
​Toast Prep: 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter.
​Instructions
​Toast the Bread:
Brush both sides of your bread slices with olive oil or butter. Grill them in a pan or bake at 200°C for about 5–8 minutes until they are golden brown and charred at the edges, just like in 11351.jpg.
​Prepare the Topping:
While the bread toasts, toss your sliced strawberries with a teaspoon of honey or sugar and let them sit for 5 minutes. This creates that glossy, jam-like sheen seen in the image.

05/30/2026

DASH Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes
2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp low-fat milk
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 slices low-sodium turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced
ÂĽ tsp black pepper
ÂĽ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Bake potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 45–60 minutes until tender.
Cut in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving the skins intact.
Mash potato flesh with Greek yogurt, milk, olive oil, pepper, and garlic powder.
Stir in half the cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Spoon mixture back into potato skins.
Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions before serving.

05/26/2026

These are *Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Cranberry, Pistachio & Honey* - perfect as a holiday appetizer or quick party bite. Sweet, creamy, crunchy, and a little tart.

*Ingredients - Makes 12-15 crostini:*
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1.5cm rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250g whole milk ricotta, drained if watery
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or mascarpone - for extra creaminess
- 1 tbsp honey + more for drizzling
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp orange juice or water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- Zest of 1/2 orange - optional but adds brightness

*Method:*
1. *Toast bread*: Brush baguette slices with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake at 200°C for 8-10 min until golden and crisp. Let cool.
2. *Whip ricotta*: In a bowl, whip ricotta, cream cheese, 1 tbsp honey, salt, and orange zest until smooth and fluffy. You can do this by hand or with a mixer for 1-2 min. Chill until ready to use.
3. *Make cranberry topping*: Simmer dried cranberries, orange juice, and brown sugar in a small pan 3-4 min until the cranberries plump up and the liquid thickens slightly. Let cool.
4. *Assemble*: Spread a generous spoonful of whipped ricotta on each crostini. Top with cranberry compote, sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
5. *Finish*: Drizzle with honey and garnish with a tiny thyme sprig. Serve right away so the bread stays crisp.

*Tip*: Drain the ricotta well or the topping will be runny. You can make the whipped ricotta and cranberry topping a day ahead - just assemble before serving.

Want a savory version using fig jam and prosciutto instead of cranberry?

05/26/2026

DASH Street Corn Flatbread
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 whole wheat flatbreads or naan
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1 small red onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
1 tbsp low-sodium barbecue sauce or hot sauce
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Toss corn with olive oil, paprika, and chili powder.
Place flatbreads on a baking tray and spread a thin layer of Greek yogurt over each.
Top with mozzarella, seasoned corn, red onion, and feta.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until crispy and golden.
Drizzle lightly with barbecue sauce or hot sauce.
Finish with lime juice and fresh herbs before serving.

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