Say goodbye to the midnight munchies with these healthy and tasty dinner recipes.
Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.

Photo: Jacob Fox
Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb contentand makes for quicker prep.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.
The chipotle-infused refried beans add a layer of heat.
For vegan tacos, skip the queso fresco and add chopped avocado in its place.

Serve with warm whole-wheat pita for scooping up extra hummus at the bottom of the bowl.
Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.
A dollop of sour cream zhuzhed up with beet and lime adds even more flavor.

Look for precooked beets in the produce department of your grocery store.
There are three types in this soup.
The soup takes her back to her childhood in Bogota.

She remembers one Friday each month being “Ajiaco Day” at her all-girls school.
“It was the most special lunch and we all loved it.”
We bake the tortillas to ensure a crispy base, while also using less oil than deep-frying.

Smoked Brisket Tacos
Leftover brisket makes terrific tacos.
Salty cotija cheese, also called queso anejo, provides a sharp counterpoint to the smoky brisket.
Find it near other specialty cheeses or in Mexican grocery stores.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
To make this recipe kosher, omit the cheese and use vegan yogurt in Step 2.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst




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Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat