Simple recipes mean healthy dinners are on the table with minimal fuss.
Hi, its Carolyn Malcoun, associate editorial director forEatingWell,stepping in for Maria this week.
My daughter and I spent the last week in Florida visiting my parents.

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Now that Im back at home, my body is ready to get back to a normal routine.
We also have a busy week ahead as our daughter starts volleyball, plus another session of indoor soccer.
So this weeks dinner plan is full of easy three-step dinners that are all around 500 calories.

Well dig into this soup tonight and have leftovers for lunch another day this week.
Ill serve larger 2-cup servings to get us closer to our goal of 500 calories.
But weve been in a little rut, making the same recipes again and again.

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Well toss some salad greens withSherry Dijon Vinaigretteto serve alongside.
Plus, spinach and mushrooms are always a winning combination for my family.
Ill serve it over my new favorite whole grainfarro.

Marty Baldwin
It cooks up fast and has a delightful nutty flavor and chewy texture.
Plus, its a good source offiber, which most of us dont eat enough of.
Plus,shrimpare a good source of selenium, which supports heart, immune and thyroid health.

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Whats not to love?
Ill steam some broccoli to serve alongside.
If youve never had kohlrabi before, I highly recommend checking it out.

Charlotte & Johnny Autry
Its a bulbous vegetable that can have purple or green skin.
Total calories:432
I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan.
Don’t forget to add a recipe review if you try one.