These 14 High-Fiber Recipes Will Earn an Instant Spot in Your Weekly Meal Rotation

Updated on June 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM

You should probably be eating more fiber. We can say that with confidence, considering that as many as 95 percent of us aren't eating enough fiber, per the National Institute of Health. But even adding a fiber powder to your morning routine may not be enough to bring you up to the recommended 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day. To really boost your intake, and enjoy all the benefits of fiber, from improved digestion to more stable energy, you need to be eating the macro in each meal. And that's where these high-fiber recipes come in.

These 14 high-fiber recipes contain meals and side dishes; there are vegan and vegetarian options, in addition to meat-y dishes, and they cater to all levels of cooking expertise. The one thing all these high-fiber recipes have in common, though, is that they're packed with gut-healthy fiber, so you can rest easy knowing you're doing something good for your body. Oh, and these high-fiber recipes are delicious too — although hopefully that goes without saying. Bon appetit!

— Additional reporting by Mirel Zaman

Chia and Hemp Seed Superfood Oatmeal

This chia and hemp seed superfood oatmeal is a powerhouse breakfast that can easily be made gluten-free and vegan — and it comes together in under seven minutes. Chia seeds and hemp seeds are both filled with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and the oats, flax meal, and berries or nuts you use as topping can up the fiber content too.

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower is a superfood packed with fiber, and it makes for a great gut-healthy side with a steak or roasted veggies in place of potatoes. These cauliflower mashed potatoes can even be made creamier by adding cream cheese.

Jicama Slaw

Jicama is a tuber vegetable that's very high in fiber. It gives this jicama slaw salad the perfect healthy crunch!

Get the recipe:jicama slaw

One Pan Greek Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Lentils

If you're looking to incorporate more fiber into your diet, sneaking lentils into a dreamy dinner like this one-pan Greek sun dried tomato chicken dish is a great way to start. The tasty legumes pack in about a gram of fiber per cooked tablespoon, and deliver about the same amount of protein too.

Avocado-Kale Pesto Pasta

Listen, we know: this avocado-kale pesto pasta is not your grandmother's pesto recipe. But this take on pesto incorporates avocado for extra fiber and extra creaminess thanks to the healthy fats. It's delicious, filling, and good for your gut.

Roasted Vegetables and Chickpea Bowl With Hummus Dressing

With a hummus dressing that comes together in under one minute, this roasted vegetables and chickpea bowl makes for the best quick lunch. Not only are chickpeas a great plant-based protein option, they're also packed with fiber.

Smoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed potatoes should be as nutrient-packed as these smoky lentil stuffed sweet potatoes. Tons of lentils, sweet potato skin, and avocados all help load on the fiber — as well as flavor.

Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet

Who says vegan cooking is time-consuming? With this fiber-packed vegan Moroccan chickpea skillet, all you got to do is throw everything in a pan and let it simmer for 30 minutes until dinner is served. It can even be prepped ahead and frozen until ready to cook.

Get the recipe: vegan Moroccan chickpea skillet

Baked Potato Skins

Fun fact, the healthiest part of the russet potato is the skin, so keep it on — or make it the centerpiece of your dish, a la these baked potato skins. Just two potato skins pack up to 7.8 grams of fiber, and the right toppings can add even more.

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Even the pickiest of eaters will love these sweet and salty crispy balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts. Meal prep these ahead and add them to your salads or eat them alongside a protein for a complete, and completely filling, meal.

Black Bean Dip

Perfect for entertaining guests, this black bean dip will impress with tangy notes of lime and creaminess from Mexican crema. Serve with your choice of tortilla chips.

Lemony Roasted Broccoli, Arugula, and Lentil Salad

Drizzled in a lemon dressing, this roasted broccoli, arugula, and lentil salad is addicting. If you're not a fan of arugula, just sub it for your favorite greens — darker ones tend to have more fiber than lighter varieties.

Green Beans Almondine

Even steamed on their own, green beans are a great side dish to complement a meal for extra fiber. But this green beans almondine recipe takes it up a notch with a serving of almonds. It's also customizable — add mushrooms or some Parm for extra flavor.

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

The dairy-free yogurt in the batter keeps these gluten-free buckwheat pancakes so light and fluffy. And the buckwheat flour adds extra fiber, in addition to keeping the recipe gluten-free.