24 High-Fiber Dinners to Help Lower Cholesterol By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 9, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Ali Redmond Make a heart-healthy dinner with these recipes aimed at supporting healthy cholesterol levels. Factors like genetics and diet can cause high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL)—sometimes called "bad cholesterol"—to build up as plaque in your arteries. Luckily, these dinners are lower in saturated fat and offer at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, which can help lower unhealthy cholesterol levels. Recipes like Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls are healthy, delicious and can help you follow a heart-healthy diet. Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 24 Saag Aloo Matar photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle This cozy one-skillet recipe draws inspiration from two Indian dishes: saag aloo and aloo matar. It’s packed with plenty of vegetables, including leafy greens, potatoes and peas, all simmered in an aromatic tomato-based sauce. View Recipe Save 02 of 24 Chicken Fajita Soup Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel The vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas make for a delicious soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie mixture. View Recipe Save 03 of 24 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Ali Redmond Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing makes a fantastic 5-ingredient dinner for one! View Recipe Save 04 of 24 Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50% of your daily dose of fiber, key for weight loss, energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. View Recipe Save 05 of 24 Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too. View Recipe Save 06 of 24 One-Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes Caitlin Bensel This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh and healthy. With juicy tomatoes and earthy spinach, it’s a flavorful dish that requires minimal cleanup. View Recipe Save 07 of 24 Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin by tossing the shrimp with spices and quickly searing them on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick, and lettuce, cilantro and pico de gallo add freshness. View Recipe Save 08 of 24 Caramelized Broccolini & White Beans Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Broccolini takes on a smoky char from the cast-iron pan before it’s combined with white beans and aromatics in this savory side dish. A vibrant parsley-and-hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright and nutty flavor. View Recipe Save 09 of 24 Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwaveable quinoa and precooked beets. Prep the bowls ahead for quick dinners on busy nights. View Recipe Save 10 of 24 Salmon-Stuffed Avocados Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we use Greek-style yogurt to turn it into a salmon salad that we use to fill avocados. It’s an easy no-cook meal. View Recipe Save 11 of 24 Garlicky Cabbage Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Warm, hearty and nourishing, this garlicky soup is rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Packed with veggies and a savory broth, this soup is perfect as a light meal on its own or as a starter. View Recipe Save 12 of 24 Vegan Lentil Stew Fred Hardy This comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor. View Recipe Save 13 of 24 Tuna, White Bean & Dill Salad Take canned tuna to new heights by adding creamy cannellini beans, fresh dill and a tangy Dijon dressing. View Recipe Save 14 of 24 Anti-Inflammatory Vegetable-Packed Grain Bowls Farro provides satisfying chew, while the raw shaved veggies soften slightly in the vinaigrette to become perfectly tender-crisp. Beets contain a phytochemical called betalains, which can help fight inflammation in the body. View Recipe Save 15 of 24 Tofu Tacos These quick vegan tacos, filled with a spicy tofu filling, make a perfect weeknight dinner. To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco. View Recipe Save 16 of 24 Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara Fresh pasta cooks up faster than dried, making it a must-have for fast weeknight dinners like this luscious yet healthy meal. Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce. They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer. View Recipe Save 17 of 24 Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash Quick and easy hashes are fabulous one-pot meals for those nights when getting dinner on the table fast is a priority. View Recipe Save 18 of 24 4-Ingredient Adas bis-Silq (Lentil & Chard Soup) Courtesy Photo Even though this lentil soup is made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s incredibly flavorful. If you have a special bottle of olive oil, drizzle some on top of each bowl before serving. View Recipe Save 19 of 24 Black Bean Fajita Skillet This recipe employs presliced, ready-to-cook fajita vegetables from your grocer’s produce section to cut down on dinnertime prep. The vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping. View Recipe Save 20 of 24 Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts Serve this colorful strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top it with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal. View Recipe Save 21 of 24 Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos In this mahi-mahi fish taco recipe, chili-coated fish gets a lovely crust from the hot pan. The creaminess of the avocado sauce complements the crisp crunch of the jicama, and it’s all pulled together in 20 minutes. View Recipe Save 22 of 24 Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad. View Recipe Save 23 of 24 Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Fish plus two sides? It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes. View Recipe Save 24 of 24 Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Packed with protein and fiber, this soup doesn’t need meat to be satisfying. Soaking and cooking the beans yourself, rather than opening a can, ensures you’ll have wonderful flavor and texture. (And the slow cooker does most of the work!) View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Healthy Cholesterol Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit