Superfood Dinners You Can Cook in an Oven

A unique twist on the traditional lasagne, this superfood lasagne from The Petite Cook is packed with kale, salmon, and spinach and is super easy to make. The kale in this hearty lasagne is crammed with Vitamin C, acts as an antioxidant and brings anti-inflammatory benefits. Meanwhile, the salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce cholesterol and improves memory. It may not scream lasagne, but this highly nutritious and delicious recipe may just change your mind.

Pizza is a wondrous and delicious creation, but it’s not generally known as a healthy meal choice. However, by simply adding a few choice vegetables, you can transform a typical pizza into a superfood delight – perfect if you’re trying to encourage the kids to eat more vegetables and nutritious foods.

This superfood pizza by Cheap Recipe Blog is topped with kale, spinach, tomatoes and roasted sweet potato. The sweet potato contains less starch than regular potatoes and is crammed with blood sugar-regulating nutrients. By simply adding a non-starchy vegetable like kale to your pizza you are adding a good source of vitamin C, A, K, calcium and fibre – needed for numerous functions in the body.

No longer think of pizza as a naughty cheesy delight and more of a quick and easy way to get vital nutrients into your family’s diet.

No you didn’t read the name wrong, these Beet Burgers created by Naturally Sassy are a superfood alternative to its fatty burger brother. Made with beetroot and quinoa, the beetroot in these beet burgers is high in nitrates, which can lower blood pressure when digested, and is full of antioxidants that bring anti-inflammatory benefits. You can even replace the burger buns with Portobello mushrooms to give this dish a final added health-kick.

It’s hard to imagine a super food as a delicious dessert, but this delectably sweet and healthy peach and cherry quinoa crumble from ‘Running to the Kitchen’ combines sweet summer fruit with a tasty quinoa and almond flour topping. The quinoa in this dish is a great alternative to wheat, is naturally gluten-free, and contains iron, calcium and vitamins E. And what’s more, it’s perfect when served with ice cream!

Chocolate lovers everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief. Combining dark chocolate with almonds, the dark chocolate in this cake from Superfood Siobhan is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants shown to lower blood pressure and boost overall heart health. Choose chocolate over 70 percent cocoa to get the most of the health benefits.

Eating superfoods doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. With a little bit of creativity and some recipe ideas in mind, introducing superfoods into your mealtimes can be simple, healthy and delicious. What’s more, there are plenty of amazing superfood dishes to try. The possibilities your oven can help you make is endless.