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In every serving, there are under575 caloriesand at least6 grams of fiber.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

Photo: Jason Donnelly
Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.
A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein.
Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.


Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey




Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell





