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Top 10 Popular Recipes 2021

Published: Jan 6, 2022 · Modified: Apr 22, 2024 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Popular Recipes of 2021! Here's an awesome collection of the top 10 popular recipes of 2021 on the blog.

2021 passed by so quickly, what an eventful year personally and as a blogger. Learned, grew, enjoyed every ride 2021 had to offer. I just want to take a moment and thank you all, for your tremendous support and encouragement. It has been such a wonderful journey thus far. Thank you for all the love and compassion you have showered upon me. Thank you for being together on my journey!

So thrilled to welcome new year, embracing new challenges, and success this year has in store for me. My goal for 2022 is to continue to bring the best content to my readers. I have immensely enjoyed cooking, experimenting in my little kitchen. I hope you all have enjoyed cooking with me, trying new recipes and making memories!

Today, I am sharing top 10 favorite Living Smart and Healthy recipes of 2021. These recipes have been tried by you all (readers), most shared and enjoyed. I am so grateful to you all (my readers) for liking, sharing, for your valuable comments. It keeps me motivated to do my best! Thank you all for your continued support!!

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  • Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
  • Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
  • Quinoa Idli
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  • Mom's Chicken Curry
  • Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
  • Kale Sarson Ka Saag
  • Garlic Knots
  • Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice
  • New York Style Bagels
  • Top 5 Holiday Bakes of 2021! 

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Hands down the best sweet potato and black bean chili we have ever devoured. Hearty, healthy and easy to make this chili is bursting with flavors, bet you will not miss the meat!!

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili - Recipe Video
Hearty, delicious sweet potato and black bean chili that comes together in under 30 minutes! Loaded with hearty black beans, fire roasted veggies, sweet potatoes and mildly spicy poblano pepper. One-pot recipe for a warm and hearty bowl on a cold, blistery night!
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Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the earthy goodness of mushrooms with the nutty richness of wild rice.

This soup is a perfect comfort food for chilly days and showcases the natural flavors of the ingredients.

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Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Mushroom Wild Rice Soup -This delightful recipe brings together the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the wholesome goodness of wild rice.
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Quinoa Idli

Enjoy this quinoa idli with some sambar and coconut chutney for a complete power-packed, healthy meal. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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quinoa idli recipe
Quinoa Idli Recipe (without rice)
Quinoa idli recipe is a nutritious alternative to traditional idli, made without rice by blending soaked quinoa with lentils and fermenting the batter before steaming into soft, fluffy cakes, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

You will love this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. It takes only 10 minutes to make this fabulous salad. This salad is packed with fiber and protein-rich chickpeas, nutritious veggies, and fresh herbs. 

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that's easy to make and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
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Mom's Chicken Curry

Mom's Chicken Curry is a delicious, aromatic dish devoured by my whole family! Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful yogurt sauce and simmered in onion-tomato sauce. This chicken curry is aromatic, with subtle flavors, in an easy-to-make recipe.

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Homestyle Chicken Curry - Recipe Video
This delicious one-pot chicken curry is made with basic ingredients and comes together in no time. Perfect for weeknights dinner!
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Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

Freshly baked Whole Wheat Bread straight from the oven! There's nothing quite like the aroma and taste of homemade bread. Made with whole wheat flour, this loaf is rich in fiber and nutrients. Start your day right with a slice of this homemade goodness!

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The Best Whole Wheat Bread - Easy Homemade Bread Recipe
This homemade bread recipe is simple, easy, and tastes amazing. If this is your first time baking bread, bake this soft and fluffy whole wheat bread in just 5 easy steps.
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Kale Sarson Ka Saag

Though this recipe is much loved during the winter, I can eat this any time of the year!!

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Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Kale Sarson Ka Saag is a healthy variation of the traditional dish that incorporates kale in addition to mustard greens. This variation offers a unique flavor and a boost of additional nutrients, making it a healthy and tasty alternative.
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Garlic Knots

Serve it with some marinara sauce or ketchup or simply pair it with some homemade soup for a hearty meal.

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Garlic Knots - recipe video
In just 5 – easy steps, make these soft, delicious, homemade Garlic Knots recipe. These knots are so flaky, and buttery, that they just melt in your mouth.
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Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice

This Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice recipe has never disappointed me. The taste and the flavors are just like the ones you get at your local Thai restaurant. My family loves this fried rice and is in huge demand always.

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Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice - Recipe Video
Quick and easy, restaurant style Instant Pot Thai Fried rice, made from scratch. One-pot dish, perfect for weeknight cravings. It’s great on it’s own or serve it as a side dish with your favorite Thai curry.
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New York Style Bagels

These homemade New York-style Bagels are just like the ones you get in New York City. Perfect crisp, golden brown from the outside, chewy and fluffy from the inside.

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Easy Bagels Recipe | New York-Style Bagel Recipe
Bagels recipe: In just 5- easy steps, make these best New York-style bagels at home and enjoy them with your loved ones!!
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I hope you enjoyed these top 10 recipes of 2021, do give them a try (if you haven't yet). I would love to hear your feedback!

Top 5 Holiday Bakes of 2021! 

(Click on the link below for the recipes)

Star Bread

Chocolate Babka

Homemade Naan (Garlic Naan)

Honey Oat Bread

Homemade Crescent Rolls (Dinner Rolls)

As the new year begins, I will be working on planning new content for this year. Please feel free to comment below, and let me know what recipes you would like me to share in 2022!

With love and gratitude,

Jyoti Behrani
Founder at Living Smart And Healthy

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