Cucumber Sandwich
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.
Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.
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Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.
If you could’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
Look for it in Asian food markets.
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Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Ted Cavanaugh
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Top each bagel half with black beans and fresh slaw for a satisfying bite.
The ground nuts mimic the texture of meat quite nicely.
3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute
Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner.
Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeledless sodiumorreduced sodiumto cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.
3-Ingredient Refried Bean & Pico de Gallo Tostadas
Making your own tostadas is easy.
Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection!
Here we topped the tostada with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an easy 3-ingredient meal.
Be sure to save some of the pasta water to make a sauce.
Johnny and Charlotte Autry
This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil.
Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.
Serving it over riced cauliflower bumps up the vegetable count and keeps carb servings in check.
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This 3-ingredient dinner (not counting salt, pepper and oil) is really as easy as it gets.
We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.
Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.
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This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 2 and use the whole package of noodles.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
This easy pasta recipe calls for just five ingredients but is loaded with fresh flavors.
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.
Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
Brittany Conerly
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Jennifer Causey
Carolyn A. Hodges, RD
Sara Haas
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
