Best Main Dish Spa Recipes

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Healthy Hoppin’ John Recipe

Healthy Hoppin’ John Recipe

Eating a bowl of Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day is a folksy tradition to help assure a prosperous year filled with luck. Skyterra Wellness Retreat offers this healthy version, rich with nutrients.
Light Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

Light Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas are a favorite kid and teen favorite comfort food made a bit lighter and healthier, courtesy of Camp Shane Health Camp for Kids.
Crock Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Crock Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice

This crock-pot method for cooking hearty Cajun Red Beans and Rice takes an all-day affair and lets you walk away and enjoy yourself. 
Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Steer clear of the blue box full of preservatives and sodium and opt instead for Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese – a favorite comfort food made healthier.
Chicken and Mushroom Quinoa

Chicken and Mushroom Quinoa

Chicken and Mushroom Quinoa is a guest favorite entree. The spa chef calls this a recipe for “food with soul.” 
Golden Door Miso Glazed Black Cod

Golden Door Miso Glazed Black Cod

This recipe for Golden Door Miso Glazed Black Cod is the guests’ most requested entree and recipe. It’s both delicious and a powerhouse of nutrients.
Parchment Baked Trout and Potatoes

Parchment Baked Trout and Potatoes

This  guest recipe for Parchment Baked Trout by Lia Huber is made en papillote, a classic French technique which is easier than it sounds — it simply involves wrapping food in parchment paper so that the food gently and delicately steams in the oven.
Pho Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Pho Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Pho Chicken Lettuce Wraps are is sure to be a fun and festive dish for the whole family to enjoy, or, use small leaves and make appetizer wraps for your spa party.
Pritikin Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Pritikin Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

This popular Pritikin Vegetarian Lasagna dish is delicious served for dinner, and makes great leftovers at work the following day.  We love to add fresh mushrooms and whatever greens we have on hand.
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

The Spa at Palm-Aire Weight Loss Program focused on low-fat, low-sugar and low-cholesterol cuisine, including these Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls.
Shrimp Tomato Curry

Shrimp Tomato Curry

This seafood entree comes together quickly and can be as mild or spicy as you like it! High Protein, Low Fat, Low Carb, andless than 150 calories per serving.
Low Fat Chicken Marsala – Hilton Head Health

Low Fat Chicken Marsala – Hilton Head Health

This delicious Low Fat Chicken Marsala entree substitutes chicken cutlets for the traditional veal, and with the suggested side dishes, offers a fabulous, delicious, and attractive meal for under 350 calories total!
Pecan Dijon Encrusted Salmon – Hilton Head Health

Pecan Dijon Encrusted Salmon – Hilton Head Health

This dish tastes like something you’d order at a 5-star restaurant. This recipe is quite versatile. Feel free to substitute salmon with chicken, turkey, pork tenderloin or another type of fish, like tilapia. Although salmon offsets the pecan and Dijon mustard crust wonderfully, the pecan can be omitted if needed.
Pritikin Chicken in Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

Pritikin Chicken in Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

 This popular Pritikin Chicken in Sweet Chili Sauce dish is delicious served for dinner, and makes great leftovers at work the following day. Chop your leftover entree into a large lettuce leaf for a delicious summer salad roll or wrap.
Pritikin Low Calorie Baked Crab Cakes Recipe

Pritikin Low Calorie Baked Crab Cakes Recipe

Baked Crab Cakes a la Pritikin are a delectable combination of crab, veggies, garlic, egg whites, and salt-free Old Bay Seasoning — and only 50 calories for the appetizer sized cakes. Delicious and healthy!
Canyon Ranch Buffalo Chicken Salad

Canyon Ranch Buffalo Chicken Salad

Canyon Ranch Corporate Chef Scott Uehlein shows you how to create a delicious, easy, healthy game-day party dish, Buffalo Chicken Salad.   Who needs those messy bones and sticky fingers and fat calories? This has all of the flavor of wings, plus flavor and sophistication.
Pritikin Slow Roasted Citrus Fennel Salmon

Pritikin Slow Roasted Citrus Fennel Salmon

This Pritikin Slow Roasted Citrus Fennel Salmon is not complicated, and always a rich and delicious meal.   The healthiest animal food choices are omega-3-rich fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, and trout, advises the Pritikin Eating Plan. Enjoy fish tonight with this yummy recipe.
Pritikin Spaghetti Squash and Tomato salad

Pritikin Spaghetti Squash and Tomato salad

When paired with tomato and basil, spaghetti squash is a darn good replacement for spaghetti. Think of it as faux-pasta. This is good chilled, as a salad, and warm as an entree.
Summery Garden Bean and Tuna Salad

Summery Garden Bean and Tuna Salad

By adding a can of white water-packed tuna to a Pritikin approved bean salad, we’ve got a winning complete entree with this Summer Bean and Tuna Salad.  
Skyterra Mediterranean Salmon Bowls

Skyterra Mediterranean Salmon Bowls

Skyterra Wellness Retreat blends Salmon, quinoa, veggies, and herbs make a tasty Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. A fresh entree salad bowl that works well for meal prep or make-ahead work lunches, too, and, is both gluten-free and nut free.
Smoked Seafood Spring Rolls

Smoked Seafood Spring Rolls

These delicious spring rolls contain omega-3 essential fatty acids, are a pleasure to eat and simple to make. Perfect for lunch or spa party appetizers.
Pritikin Ratatouille Spaghetti Squash

Pritikin Ratatouille Spaghetti Squash

Ratatouille over Spaghetti squash is super easy to prepare and the veggie “noodles” are a great alternative to traditional pasta. One whole cup of spaghetti squash, cooked, is just 43 calories, and the ratatouille is only 43 calories.  This is an entree that will fill you up but not out. 
Pritikin Shrimp in White Wine Sauce

Pritikin Shrimp in White Wine Sauce

Succulent shrimp and tomato with absolutely no butter! What you’re seeing is a lovely sauce of white wine, garlic, and shallots. So simple to make (you’ll learn how if you’re a guest), and “clean eating.”
Crab and Avocado Protein Breakfast

Crab and Avocado Protein Breakfast

Instead of “empty sugar calories” — what better way to start your day than with a fresh and tasty protein breakfast, crab and avocado infused with zingy, spicy flavors with a chili punch?
Spa Party Mini Asparagus Frittatas

Spa Party Mini Asparagus Frittatas

Invite this easy-to-make egg dish to your next spa party, reception, brunch or potluck.  These Mini Asparagus Frittatas can be made in advance and frozen or refrigerated until you’re ready to serve them, and at less than 100 calories each, they both taste good and feel good.
Easy Shrimp Paella

Easy Shrimp Paella

In the mood for a Spanish delight? Try this easy paella dish, ready in less than an hour.
Low Fat Seafood Cioppino

Low Fat Seafood Cioppino

Seafood Cioppino is a very low fat and hearty fish stew, the perfect cool-weather treat. We adapted our recipe from one created by The Oaks at Ojai, and at less than 250 calories per bowl, we think its a winner.
Ojai Chicken Enchiladas

Ojai Chicken Enchiladas

Ojai Chicken Enchiladas was one of the most-requested recipes by guests of a former Health Retreat in California. 
Pritikin Orange Ginger Chicken

Pritikin Orange Ginger Chicken

This recipe for Pritikin Orange Ginger Chicken is an Asian-inspired take on the classic Chicken L’Orange.  We loved it over Zucchini Noodles.
Grilled Chicken Chimichurri

Grilled Chicken Chimichurri

Chimichurri sauce is to Latin Americans what Ketchup is to Americans. This colorful and vibrant sauce has it origins in Argentina and Uruguay and is influenced by Mediterranean pestos.
Pritikin Berry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Pritikin Berry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Try this simple but gourmet recipe for Berry Balsamic Glazed Salmon for delicious spa lunch or dinner, or for a special occasion. Super fast, super easy!
Pritikin Mustard Glazed Salmon

Pritikin Mustard Glazed Salmon

This Mustard Glazed Salmon entree is fast enough for a weeknight dish and special enough for a Mother’s Day or a Birthday Celebration!
Biggest Loser Szechuan Noodles

Biggest Loser Szechuan Noodles

Biggest Loser Spicy Szechuan Noodles is a much-improved version of its higher calorie counterpart from your favorite noodle restaurant.
Pritikin Citrus Marinated Turkey Breast

Pritikin Citrus Marinated Turkey Breast

This Pritikin Citrus Marinated Turkey Breast recipe sings with brand new flavors! Fresh pineapple, fresh oranges, fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar, molasses… all combined to make a stellar entree.  
Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Peppers is a perfect vegetarian supper for both cold and warm weather seasons. Omit the Parmesan to make this an ideal vegan entree, too!
Turkey Burgers with Fig Salsa

Turkey Burgers with Fig Salsa

Christine Denney, the chef for the Oaks at Ojai health spa in California, created this guest-favorite Turkey Burgers with Fig Salsa entree. This is a versatile recipe — it can be used to make a hand-held burger, or as meatballs with dip for a nice snack and appetizer, or even as a tasty salad with fig dressing.
Swordfish Mushroom Kebabs

Swordfish Mushroom Kebabs

Swordfish Mushroom Kebabs are infinitely versatile. Use scallops, shrimp or other firm fish. Try chicken or even lean turkey, too, with your favorite veggies.
Pritikin Seafood Ceviche

Pritikin Seafood Ceviche

 This is a perfect Cinco de Mayo recipe — when it’s customary to serve your favorite Latin American dishes.
Cauliflower Flatbread with Pesto

Cauliflower Flatbread with Pesto

This Cauliflower Flatbread with Pesto entree is an alternative to flour based pizzas and focaccia — terrific with toppings.
Turkey Meatballs Al Forno

Turkey Meatballs Al Forno

This recipe for Turkey Meatballs Al Forno is a perfect cold weather comfort food dish. Courtesy of California Health & Longevity Institute® near Los Angeles, the Institute offers a holistic approach to healthy living that unites renowned experts in the fields of Medicine, Nutrition, Fitness, Life Balance and Spa.
Ananda Spa Cheese Cannelloni

Ananda Spa Cheese Cannelloni

In this recipe for Cheese Cannelloni, Ananda’s Chef uses an Indian type of farmers cottage cheese called “paneer” which has a texture like firm tofu and can be sliced and pan-fried.
Light Lasagna Roll Ups

Light Lasagna Roll Ups

Green Mountain at Fox Run in Ludlow, Vermont, shares a Lasagne recipe that is fit and healthy, and still lets us taste the best of Autumn.
Red Mountain Spa Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

Red Mountain Spa Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

This creamy “raw” pasta dish is a healthy alternative to traditional Fettuccine Alfredo and perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days! Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, but pleasing to all.
Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

You will need some napkins for this juicy burger! Serve this delicious, low-carb and naturally gluten-free version with a side of skinny Zucchini Fries.
Biggest Loser BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Biggest Loser BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

A slimmed down and more nutritious family favorite recipe for pulled pork in BBQ sauce. Great for picnics, birthday parties, sports on the big screen, or just a lunch on your patio in warm weather.
Biggest Loser Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Biggest Loser Grilled Chicken Parmesan

We adapted this recipe to use either low sodium low sugar marinara sauce, or, fresh sliced tomatoes from the garden. Both are delicious and we don’t miss the bread crumbs.
Miraval Caprese Flatbread

Miraval Caprese Flatbread

You can streamline this recipe by skipping the fresh dough and instead splitting open pita bread rounds at the seam, separating each into an entire round of 1 layer. These bake up very crisp. We’ve also used 1 sheet of lavash, which also gets very crisp.
Lake Austin Spa New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp

Lake Austin Spa New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp

This is a spicy style barbecue shrimp with a wonderful sauce.  There is no fatty cream or yogurt in the sauce, but you’ll be surprised at the thick and rich texture of this low calorie entree.
Canyon Ranch Teriyaki Steak

Canyon Ranch Teriyaki Steak

Teriyaki Steak is a sweet and savory recipe best made on an outdoor grill, but your broiler will do a bang up job as well. Serve with grilled veggies.
Red Mountain Spa Grilled Veggie Rolls

Red Mountain Spa Grilled Veggie Rolls

Grilled Veggie Rolls are a vegetarian spin on an enchilada, making use of savory vegetables, including eggplant and mushrooms, and with the addition of soy cheese (or use dairy if you prefer) and marinara sauce. This is a healthy, hearty and savory entree for any season.
Chicken with Lemon and Prosciutto

Chicken with Lemon and Prosciutto

High protein chicken breasts sauteed in lite buttery spread and lime juice, with herbs. A simple and lite supper. This is a perfect entree for both a single person and a family because it’s just as easy to make a serving for one, as it is for many.
Vegetarian Chili – Blum Center for Health

Vegetarian Chili – Blum Center for Health

This is a great one-pot meal that you can whip up for a party or stash in the freezer for those chilly winter days. The mix of beans make this high in protein and fiber and the spices are loaded with healing properties.
Red Mountain Green Chili Pork Posole

Red Mountain Green Chili Pork Posole

Posole is a traditional Latin american dish with ancient origins. Maize was a sacred plant for the Aztecs and pozole was created as a celebratory meal for special occasions.
Biggest Loser Ginger and Lemongrass Turkey Sliders in Lettuce Cups

Biggest Loser Ginger and Lemongrass Turkey Sliders in Lettuce Cups

NBC’s BIGGEST LOSER program is conducted at the Biggest Loser Resorts, but enthusiasts can duplicate many of its features recipes at home, including this tasty and aromatic recipe for Ginger and Lemongrass Turkey Sliders in Lettuce Cups, courtesy of its partnership with Jennie-O Turkey.
Grilled Chicken with Peach Relish

Grilled Chicken with Peach Relish

This recipe for Grilled Chicken with Peach Relish uses up the last of your summer peaches (or nectarines), and contains zesty achiote paste, common in Yucatan and Oaxacan cuisine.
Grilled Turkey Saltimbocca

Grilled Turkey Saltimbocca

This delicious high protein and low fat Grilled Turkey Saltimbocca makes a wonderfully quick weeknight supper, and leftovers are a delicious sandwich or wrap the following day. With a few elegant side dishes, it can easily be presented for a romantic meal. The flavor is greatly enhanced by the thinly sliced prosciutto. A little goes a long way, which is so rewarding when cooking light.
Golden Door BBQ Chicken

Golden Door BBQ Chicken

This recipe for Golden Spa BBQ Chicken was created by the health resort’s Chef Michael Stroot. It uses chicken breasts, the leanest portion of the bird.
Chicken Tenders DiSpirito

Chicken Tenders DiSpirito

Chef Rocco DiSpirito shows how to make this Southern favorite Chicken Tenders, without the fat.   Your family will love this recipe, and it totes well to pot lucks, lunches at work, picnics in the park, and road trips.  No one doesn’t love chicken fingers.
Biggest Loser Carne Asada

Biggest Loser Carne Asada

This carne asada recipe is courtesy of Devin Alexander and NBC’s Biggest Loser program. A delicious and lean protein rich entree.
Biggest Loser Chicken Cordon Bleu

Biggest Loser Chicken Cordon Bleu

This classic combination of flavors is a winner, but this dish can be a calorie power-house. This is an easy and light version adapted for a healthier lifestyle,
Biggest Loser Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

Biggest Loser Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups

Don’t let the long list of ingredients deter you from making this savory Chicken Salad Lettuce Cup. It’s worth it, plus, it has great protein calories and is very satisfying. 
Mini Meat Loaf Muffins

Mini Meat Loaf Muffins

Mini Meat Loaf Muffins are a family friendly meal. They pack well for work and school lunches, sliced thin and served on a Bagel Thin or Pita Pocket.
Canyon Ranch Roasted Lemon Chicken

Canyon Ranch Roasted Lemon Chicken

Roasted Lemon Chicken is a wonderful way to cook chicken you plan to use for salads and sandwiches. The light lemon flavor greatly enhances almost anything it accompanies.

3 thoughts on “Best Main Dish Spa Recipes

  1. Reyna P says:

    Found just what I was looking for, two recipes I remembered being on the same site. You have ended my hunt!

  2. christa f says:

    excellent

  3. AmeeGreeves says:

    lets swap recipes!

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