Photo Gallery: 7 healthy Chinese New Year recipes

7 healthy Chinese New Year recipes

Jan. 23, 2012 3:04pm

Vegetable Dumplings (Gyoza)

A lighter, fresher version of potstickers made with shiitake mushrooms and cabbage instead of pork. Look for gyoza wrappers in your natural supermarket or Asian grocery store. Get the recipe.
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Tofu with Sesame Oil

Zip up a stir-fry with black bean sauce, a wonderfully versatile and readily available condiment that can dress up any sauteed vegetables or sauces. If you can’t find it, substitute teriyaki sauce. Get the recipe.
Green-Tea Poached Salmon with Braised Spinach

Infused with the delicate flavors of green tea, ginger, and sesame oil, salmon takes on an Asian flavor in this simple, colorful meal. Use loose-leaf tea for the richest flavor. Serve with steamed rice. Get the recipe.
Simple Sesame Snow Peas

This low-calorie side dish takes only five minutes to make. In warmer months, try it with plump snap peas. Get the recipe.
Green Tea Granita with Ginger and Citrus

A wonderfully fresh dessert flavored with classic Asian ingredients: spicy, anti-inflammatory ginger and antioxidant-rich green tea. Get the recipe.
Chinese Beans and Bok Choy with Peppered Shrimp

A vegetable-packed version of a Chinese classic that you can make in minutes. For a vegan version, substitute extra-firm tofu for the shrimp. Get the recipe.
Miso-Glazed Halibut with Bok Choy

Pair this light, sustainable-seafood dinner with soba noodles cooked in tea. Get the recipe.

Gung Hay Fat Choy! January 23, 2012, begins the Year of the Dragon, considered the most auspicious of all animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Celebrate the year’s approaching good luck and success with healthy dishes that reflect the rich heritage of Asian culture and tastes.