Valentine’s Day is a time to show your love and appreciation for your significant other.

While chocolates and flowers are classic gifts, why not show your love in a more meaningful way by cooking a healthy and delicious meal together? In this post, I’ve gathered 5 healthy Valentine’s Day recipes that are easy to make and will surely impress your loved one.

Heart-Shaped Vegetable and Goat Cheese Frittata

Ingredient	Quantity
Eggs	6
Milk	¼ cup
Salt	¼ tsp
Pepper	¼ tsp
Olive oil	1 tbsp
Onions	¼ cup, diced
Bell peppers	¼ cup, diced
Spinach	1 cup, chopped
Tomatoes	¼ cup, diced
Goat cheese	¼ cup, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and spinach and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and sprinkle the diced tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese on top.
5. Using a cookie cutter or a sharp knife, shape the frittata into a heart shape.
6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the frittata is set and golden brown on top.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

 

Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredient	Quantity
Arugula	4 cups
Strawberries	1 cup, hulled and sliced
Walnuts	¼ cup, chopped
Feta cheese	¼ cup, crumbled
Balsamic vinegar	½ cup
Honey	2 tbsp

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced strawberries, chopped walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture has reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad and gently toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy this light and healthy Valentine’s Day treat with your loved one.

Grilled Salmon with Sweet Potato and Asparagus

Ingredient	Quantity
Salmon fillets	4, 6 oz each
Salt	1 tsp
Pepper	1 tsp
Olive oil	2 tbsp
Sweet potato	2, medium-sized, sliced into rounds
Asparagus	1 bunch, trimmed
Lemon juice	2 tbsp

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Brush with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato slices and asparagus with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the salmon fillets, sweet potato slices, and asparagus on the grill. Cook until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily, about 8-10 minutes. Flip the vegetables occasionally to ensure even cooking.
5. Remove the salmon and vegetables from the grill and place on a serving platter.
6. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy and delicious Valentine’s Day dinner with your loved one.

Red Wine and Dark Chocolate Fondue

Ingredient	Quantity
Dark chocolate	12 oz, chopped
Red wine	1 cup
Heavy cream	1/2 cup
Cornstarch	1 tbsp
Sugar	2 tbsp
Vanilla extract	1 tsp

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the red wine and heavy cream over medium heat until simmering.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and sugar. Gradually add the mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly until well combined.
3. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the fondue into a heatproof serving dish and place on a warming stand.
7. Serve with fresh fruit, cakes, cookies, or any other dippers of your choice.