In just 30 minutes, you could have a flavorful and healthy dinner on the table.
Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.
The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.

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When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”
Beefless Vegan Tacos
Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos.
This one-skillet meal will be on the table in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup.

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Chicken & Veggie Fajitas
Time to clean out the fridge?
These versatile skillet chicken fajitas are designed to work with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.
The key is to slice all the veggies to approximately the same size so they cook evenly.

Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.
Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber.

Sheet-Pan Maple-Mustard Pork Chops & Carrots
You need just one pan for this satisfying weeknight dinner.
Rainbow carrots add colorful pizazz, but regular orange carrots are a just-as-tasty substitute.
Pork dries out easily–using an instant-read thermometer ensures meat is cooked safely, but still moist.

The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.
Serve with cooked rice to round out the meal.
This Italian classic will like even those who are tofu-phobic.

Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.

If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
Easy Miso-Chicken Ramen
Warm up a chilly evening with this healthy chicken-and-vegetable ramen noodle bowl recipe.
For a little spice, top with hot sauce, such as Sriracha.

Look for dried curly Chinese-style noodles near other Asian ingredients in most well-stocked supermarkets.
For a substitute, try whole-wheat angel hair pasta and cook for a few minutes longer.
Lentil Burgers
Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers.

Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like.
Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Italian Penne with Tuna
Need a quick pasta dish that’s flavorful and colorful?

An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
Serve on a bed of mixed greens or with mashed potatoes.
Be sure to save some of the pasta water to make a sauce.

We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution.
To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
The pan drippings combine with mushroom, broth and grainy mustard to make a thick and delicious sauce.



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