Getting enough fiber can help youfeel full for longer, support beneficial gut bacteria and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Nutritious recipes like our Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac are great when you have some extra time on your hands.
Or, make our delicious Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on those days when you want dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
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Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.
Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner.
If you want to make this dish vegetarian-friendly, replace the chicken with white beans or chickpeas.
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Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
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Creamy avocado and warm tortillas complete the meal.
The veggies alone make a great meal-prep recipe to have on hand.
Serve them over rice, or heat them up over tortilla chips topped with melting cheese.
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Place on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Enchilada sauce ranges from mild to hot.
We like the earthy flavor of red enchilada sauce, but green enchilada sauce works well too.
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For a slightly different spin, substitute yellow squash for the zucchini and a poblano for the bell pepper.
Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.
For an added protein boost, toss in some shrimp or flaked cooked salmon.
The base of the soup is prepped ahead of time and stored in separate containers.
Simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave when youre ready to eat.
The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce.
This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
