Quinoa is a whole grain and contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Try it with garden vegetables in this delicious, quick-and-easy dish. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Stir in cucumber, green onion and snipped basil. If desired, garnish with additional basil. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. Lightly coat an extra-large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook until lightly browned. Add onion wedges, bok choy, celery, carrots and sweet pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds more. Stir in the sauce....

Whole garlic cloves take on a mild flavor when simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard sauce. Serve this garlic chicken recipe with mashed veggies. OurGarlic Chickenis the best example of how to get maximum flavor out of a few simple ingredients. Scallions, a must-have ingredient, add freshness and color at the end. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to choose your ingredients for the best results....

Serve over rice or rice noodles. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a small bowl. Set next to the stove. Photo: Jacob Fox Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the pan. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add scallion whites, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with scallion greens, if desired....

This garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easierjust toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas,makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. When you launch the food processor longer, you incorporate more air into the hummus, making it creamier. Photo:Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco What to Serve with Garlic Hummus Serve garlic hummus withveggie chips, pita chips or crudites....

Serve with whole-wheat couscous. Roast, stirring once, for 15 minutes. Add wine to the remaining oil mixture. Remove the pan from oven, stir the vegetables and place salmon on top. Drizzle with the wine mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

This flavorful shrimp pasta dinner is quick and easy, making it perfect for a weeknight. Serve with a green salad and a chunk of crusty bread to sop up any leftover sauce. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels....

We love sausage, but it can be high in sodium. Heat 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place naan (or pitas) on a large baking sheet and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Top with equal portions of the turkey mixture and mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted and the edges are starting to brown, 2 to 4 minutes....

Here, we sprinkle the final pasta dish with crumbled goat cheese for nice tangy bites throughout. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach in 2 batches and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 1 minute. Photo: Jacob Fox Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Toss with parsley and salt and serve topped with almonds and goat cheese....

Serve this easy side with roasted chicken, seared pork tenderloin or salmon. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in butter; remove from heat. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster...

These garlic-butter chicken bites are coated in a tangy, buttery sauce with plenty of garlic. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate. Jacob Fox Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat and stir in herbs and lemon juice. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Jacob Fox...

A quick garlic butter mixture coats mushrooms for a deliciously savory bite. Want to switch things up? Check out our other variations featuringsalmonandsteak. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly Stir butter, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add mushrooms and toss to coat. Transfer to a plate. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

These garlic-butter salmon bites are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with a simple marinade of butter, lemon juice and garlic. Enjoy them as an easy appetizer, or serve them over pasta or rice. Wild-caught salmon is typically from the Pacific and is deeper in color, leaner and more expensive. Jacob Fox Different species are fished depending on the time of year, and common varieties include king and sockeye. Farmed Atlantic salmon is widely available, higher in fat and less expensive....