This collection of Blue Zones recipes features all of your most-loved snacks, meals, and more from 2025. Each recipe is designed to be delicious, satisfying, accessible, and nutrient-rich, making it all the easier to live and eat like the healthiest people in the world. Consider taking one of these dishes to your upcoming holiday gatherings too – they are sure to be a hit!
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Sardinia Minestrone
A bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy. Share on X
Spanakopita Pasta
In this recipe, we infuse a tasty pasta dish with the flavor profiles of Greece’s spinach-and-herb pie. The result is tangy, creamy, and satisfying—and the sauce comes together in the time it takes to boil the pasta. Share on X
Asian Stir Fry Noodles
This 25-minute Asian Stir Fry Noodle recipe is simple and packed with flavor for a quick weeknight meal. Share on X
Broccoli Peanut Soup
Luscious and nutty, with a touch of sweetness, peanut butter gives this soup a rich flavor. Share on X
Ikarian Stew
Great recipe from the blue zones region of Ikaria for a rainy day (or any day). It’s also perfect for anyone following the Mediterranean diet. Share on X
Chickpea Stew
Chickpeas are a family favorite in our home. The smoky, spicy-sweet flavors of the vegetables are a delicious addition to the earthy flavor of the chickpeas. Share on X
Teriyaki Tofu
Firm tofu is a great alternative to meat thanks to its chicken-like texture and its high protein content. Share on X
Ikarian Sourdough
Like Sardinia’s sourdough bread, Ikaria’s signature loaf harnesses the digestive power of wild yeast to break up simple sugars, eliminate much gluten, and produce a bread that will make your entire meal healthier. Share on X
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls
These delicious, satisfying, and beautiful bowls come together very quickly if you bake the sweet potatoes the day before, or use the microwave. Share on X
Blueberry Energy Bites
These Blueberry Muffin Energy Bites are kid-friendly and perfect for on-the-go snacking or as lunchbox treats. Share on X
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@bluezones_ REPOST: @danbuettner Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES | MAKES 4 SERVINGS When it comes to ingredients, Americans crave tomatoes, avocados, and corn. So we put them together in this garden-fresh salad. This summery combo makes a wonderful meal on its own, or you can pair it with everything from Mushroom & Black Bean Birria to Butternut Squash & Pineapple al Pastor. 1 1⁄2 cups sweet corn kernels (about 2 ears sweet corn) 1⁄2 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon, plus 1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided 1 teaspoon Homemade Taco Seasoning (page 61, or store-bought) 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, cut into roughly 1-inch cubes 2 avocados, pitted and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes 1⁄2 red onion, slivered 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup Chamoy Sauce (page 38, or store-bought), plus more for topping Add the corn to a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring as the kernels begin to char and pop a bit. Let them color for a couple of minutes, then put them in a large bowl. While the pan is still hot, add the pumpkin seeds and let them toast, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Put the pumpkin seeds in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of the oil and the taco seasoning and stir well to combine. Set aside. Add the tomatoes, avocados, onion, salt, and the remaining tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the corn, then toss gently to combine. Add the chamoy sauce and toss again. Serve, topping each portion with an extra drizzle of chamoy and some of the pumpkin seeds. *Heirloom tomatoes are readily available at farmer’s markets and most grocery stores, but if you can’t find any, vine-ripe tomatoes will work just fine for this recipe. Featured recipe from Dan Buettner’s (@danbuettner) newest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals: 100 Recipes to Live to 100, which hits shelves on September 2! PRE-ORDER NOW: https://amzn.to/3J8h327 #bluezoneskitchen #bluezonesonepotmeals #bluezoneskitchenonepot #bluezones #recipe #easysalad #bluezonesdiet #livebetterlonger ♬ original sound – Blue Zones
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