28 Fresh & Healthy Lemon Recipes You Need to Make!
When life gives you lemons, here are 28 fresh and healthy lemon recipes you must make!Ā
Is there anything as cheerful as a bowl of fresh lemons? Or pluckingĀ lemons from your tree {or maybe your neighbor’s tree} on a warm sunny afternoon and juicingĀ them into fresh-squeezedĀ lemonade?
I think not!
You can NOT smile while looking at lemons if you’re like me! š š š
I was all prepared to share this fresh lemon recipe round-up with you last summer when my tree was overflowing with lemons…
I even asked my fabulous dietitian and food blogger friends to share their favorite healthy lemon recipes with ME so that I could share them with YOU.
But then I took a 3-week trip to Europe {maybe one day I’ll share those photos with you!}, and when I returned, the lemon season was almost over. Sigh…
Up until now, and once again, my tree overfloweth with lovely, luscious lemons!
Why You Should Make These Healthy Lemon Recipes
Add flavor without salt…
Fresh and juicy, bright and tangy, and rich inĀ vitamin C, lemons are essentialĀ for my healthy pantry staples. They are also the perfect counterbalance to sweet and too salty. If you’re trying to reduce your salt intake, lemon juice and lemon peel will add a bright and zingy flavor to your recipes without adding sodium. Win, win!
Boost your immune system…
In addition to the immune boost you get from vitamin C, lemons, and other citrus fruits, contain a soluble heart-healthy fiber called pectin. It’s mostly found in the peel but also in the pulp. Pectin may help lower LDL cholesterol.
In addition, the soluble fiber in citrus and other foods rich in pectin may help alleviate constipation and promote good digestive health. For the best health benefits, enjoy eating/drinking the entire lemon!
Here are 28 Fresh and Healthy Lemon Recipes to inspire you…
JUICE, SMOOTHIE, & COCKTAIL RECIPES WITH FRESH LEMONS
- Skinny Citrus Whisky Sour
- Herbal Lemon-Lime Mint Water
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Triple Citrus Pomegranate Rosemary Margaritas
- Spiced Pomegranate Lemon Lassi
HEALTHY LEMON RECIPES: APPETIZER AND SNACKS
- Corn & Basil Cakes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
- Avocado Tartine with Preserved Lemon
- Cucumber Avocado Soup
- Halibut Ceviche
- Healthy Loaded Fries w/ Lemony Hummus Sauce
HEALTHY LEMON RECIPES: SAVORY DISHES & SALADS
- Lemon Parsley Chickpeas
- Easy One Skillet Chicken & Peas with Lemon & Fresh Herbs
- Kale Salad with Tandoori Chickpeas
- Lemony Kale, Pasta, and Pistachio Salad
- Lentil Salad with Kale, Almonds, & Lemon Vinaigrette
- Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Lemon Vinaigrette
- Zucchini Noodles with Lemony Avocado Pesto
- Healthy Loaded Fries with Lemony Hummus Sauce
- Fennel, Apple, & Cabbage Slaw w/ Creamy Maple Lemon Tarragon Dressing
- Superfood Salad Bowl with Miso Honey Lemon Dressing
Healthy Lemon Recipes: Desserts & Breakfast
- Lemon Apple Cocoroons
- Strawberry Lemon Tarragon Sauce
- Double Berry Lemon Bundt Cake
- Raspberry Lemon Scones
- No Bake Cocoa Lemon Energy Bites
- No Bake Lemon Ice Cream Pie
- Easy Paleo Blueberry Lemon Muffins
- Baked Berry French Toast with Ginger-Lemon Berry Sauce
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Beautiful LEMON round up, EA! Thanks for including my Honey Apple Nut and Citrus Gratin. Can’t wait try some of these – they all delicious!
XOXO,
Vicki
I ADORE lemons so this whole post will be figuratively devoured by me – until I can make some and devour THEM! I get quite twitchy if I am running low on lemons and limes. Whereas you can just go and pick what you need. Sigh. Oh, your triple citrus pomegranate rosemary margarita is one of my favourite homemade cocktails. š
Oh, I SO wish you could come visit me, and I would be happy to let you pick as many lemons as you wanted off my tree Kellie! xoxo
I’m going to start you calling you the Lemon Goddess! These all look fabulous and I’m especially excited to check out your lassi- it sounds so refreshing!
Ooo….The Lemon Goddess. I love it!!! I hope you try the lassi recipe Sonali-it’s one of my favorites š
How amazing you have that gorgeous lemon tree at your house! I love using lemons in my cooking, but so often just stick with the juice and zest. Can’t wait to take it to the next level with some of these zesty recipes! Thanks for including my corn cakes!
Thanks Jessica! I don’t have much of a green thumb, but somehow my lemon tree is thriving š Thanks so much for sharing your Corn Cake recipe with lemon yogurt sauce-they look divine!
Pretty awesome roundup, EA! I can’t wait to try so many of these. Thanks for including my lemon energy balls!
Thanks so much Danielle! I can’t wait to try your Cocoroons~lemons and apples sounds like a delicious combination š
We have a lemon tree at our apartment. We named him Marco the Lemon Tree. He’s a younger, small, tree and he’s already produced two giant meyer lemons for us! They were the best lemons I’ve ever tasted.
Hi Kaylin~ I LOVE that your lemon tree has a name š Isn’t it exciting getting your first ever lemons? Enjoy!!!