10 Low Cholesterol Dinner Recipes

By Zachary Zawila
Updated 4/2/2025
10 Low Cholesterol Dinner Recipes
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If you’re looking to follow a heart healthy diet, making meals that are low cholesterol is important, but so is eating foods you enjoy. That’s why Health eCooks is sharing 10 low cholesterol dinner recipes that are simple, flavorful and good for your heart.

Following a low cholesterol diet helps reduce the amount of LDL or “bad” cholesterol in your blood. Too much LDL cholesterol in your arteries can increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. That’s why our low cholesterol recipes focus on fresh, whole foods like vegetables, whole grains and lean meats that are naturally low cholesterol to support better blood flow, lower blood pressure, and overall heart health.

Whether you enjoy tacos, pasta, sandwiches or stir fries, our low cholesterol meal ideas meet your dietary needs while feeding your cravings for appetizing meals.

Easy, Low Cholesterol Meal Ideas

  1. Low Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup
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    45 mins

    This low sodium soup is made with lots of vegetables, whole grain noodles and a flavorful broth flavored made with pungent herbs instead of salt. The use of lean chicken makes this soup it a smart choice for a low cholesterol diet.

     

  2. Heart Healthy Mac and Cheese Casserole
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    75 mins

     

    This baked casserole is a tasty choice for those on a low cholesterol diet because its made with low fat ingredients like reduced-fat cheddar cheese and nonfat sour cream. This recipe also uses gluten free noodles to make it a great option for a gluten free diet.

     

     

  3. Heart Healthy Caprese Burgers
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    30 mins

    Made with lean ground turkey and flavored with fresh produce, this caprese burger is a flavorful meal that's low in saturated fat and high in protein.

  4. Heart Healthy Butter Chicken
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    45 mins

    Made with lean chicken thighs and a velvety tomato-coconut curry, this heart healthy butter chicken is a high protein meal that can be enjoyed on a low cholesterol diet.

  5. Heart Healthy Bang Bang Shrimp Salad
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    45 mins

    Packed with nutritious ingredients, this shrimp salad is tossed in a light, spicy dressing, making it low in saturated fat and cholesterol while still having a restaurant-quality flavor.

  6. Heart Healthy Asparagus Bean Tacos
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    45 mins

    Made with black beans, quinoa and asparagus, these tacos are a high protein, low fat meal that's also rich in fiber for heart health.

  7. Heart Healthy Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches
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    30 mins

    Mashed chickpeas, fresh vegetables and mashed avocado are piled high on your favorite bread for this low cholesterol meal that's low fat and full of fiber.

  8. Heart Healthy Surf and Turf Kebabs
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    These kebabs combine lean beef tenderloin and jumbo shrimp with fresh and colorful vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion and bell peppers. Using a low sodium tomato juice in the marinade enhances the flavor without excess salt.

  9. Heart Healthy Greek Zucchini Boats
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    45 mins

    This vegetarian meal uses fresh zucchini as a based that's filled with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives and feta cheese. Low in saturated fat, this dish is great for those on a low cholesterol diet.

  10. Heart Healthy Tofu Breakfast Burrito
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    15 mins

    The crumbled tofu and black beans in this burrito are enchanced with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, avocado and cilantro for a flavorful, heart healthy breakfast.

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