10 Low Cholesterol Dinner Recipes

By Zachary Zawila
Published 2/6/2025
10 Low Cholesterol Dinner Recipes

A low cholesterol and heart healthy diet is easy to follow when you cook with good, low-fat ingredients. Here are 10 Low Cholesterol Dinner Recipes to get you started. 

What makes these the best low cholesterol diet recipes? The key is simple: these low cholesterol recipes focus on fresh, whole foods like vegetables and lean meats---foods naturally low in saturated fats. In fact, a diet low in saturated fat is often better for reducing cholesterol than a low-cholesterol diet. It also helps to eat less processed white flour and sugars.

Even better, it’s easy to enjoy low-cholesterol meals without compromising flavor. These 10 low cholesterol meal ideas use some of our favorite low-fat foods to bring cholesterol friendly recipes to family dinners. Theses chef tested recipes are so delicious you won’t even notice this dinner has low saturated fats and low sodium. 

Our recipes are reviewed by Health eCooks dietitians to make sure they’re heart healthy. When you’re looking for the best low cholesterol foods, look for items having no more than 300 milligrams of dietary cholesterol a day. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that adults eat as little dietary cholesterol as possible.

You  can eat more plant-based foods like avocados, olives, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils to support a heart healthy, low fat diet.

Easy, Low Cholesterol Meal Ideas

  1. 45 mins

     

    This soup is a heart-healthy meal that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a great choice for those on a low-cholesterol diet. It's packed with high-protein chicken breast and whole grain noodles, providing a nutritious and comforting option for any day.

     

  2. 75 mins

     

    This baked casserole is a tasty choice for those on a low-cholesterol diet, made with low-fat ingredients like reduced-fat cheddar cheese and nonfat sour cream to keep it low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Plus, using gluten-free elbow macaroni makes it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

     

     

  3. 30 mins

    This Heart-Healthy Caprese Burger is a delicious option for those on a low-cholesterol diet. Made with lean ground turkey and heavy on fresh produce, it offers a flavorful meal that's low in saturated fat and high in protein.

  4. 45 mins

    Looking for a flavorful option on a low-cholesterol diet? Made with lean chicken thighs and a velvety tomato-coconut curry, this heart healthy butter chicken offers a high-protein meal that's low in saturated fat and sodium. 

  5. 45 mins

    Featuring high-protein shrimp and fresh vegetables, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s all tossed in a light, spicy dressing, making it low in saturated fat and cholesterol without compromising flavor.

  6. 45 mins

    These tacos are a tasty choice for those on a low-cholesterol diet. Made with black beans, quinoa, and asparagus, they provide a high-protein, low-fat meal that's also rich in fiber, promoting heart health.

  7. 30 mins

    Mashed chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and mashed avocado come together for a high-protein, low-fat meal that’s also rich in fiber, promoting heart health. Pile these fresh ingredients high on your favorite sandwich breads for a low-cholesterol meal.

  8. 30 mins

    Combining lean beef tenderloin and jumbo shrimp with fresh vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers, this dish offers a high-protein meal that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The use of a low-sodium tomato juice-based marinade enhances flavor without adding excessive salt, making it a heart-healthy option for those on a low-cholesterol diet. 

  9. 45 mins

    This low cholesterol dish combines halved zucchinis filled with a mixture of chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, seasoned with garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs. It's a heart-healthy, vegetarian meal that's low in saturated fat, making it ideal for those on a low-cholesterol diet.

  10. 15 mins

    This breakfast burrito combines crumbled extra-firm tofu with black beans, seasoned with paprika, chili powder, and cumin, offering a high-protein, low-cholesterol meal. Enhanced with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro, it's a flavorful, heart-healthy option for those on a low-cholesterol diet.

Here are 9 more low cholesterol recipes your heart will love 

These 15 Mediterranean diet dinner recipes are low cholesterol meals, too.

And if you’re watching your sodium, try these 20 low sodium dinner recipes.

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