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In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.
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The instant brown rice is added near the end, to keep it from overcooking.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.
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Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.
They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.
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 over whole grains or rice.
If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets.
Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan.
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa.
Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon
Wondering what to do with leftover salmon?
This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner.
Don’t forget to reserve some pasta waterits starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the savory broth.
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks.
This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado.
Served with perfectly cooked salmon, you really can’t go wrong with this easy 20-minute weeknight meal.
This recipe is a variation on our insanely popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Saucerecipe by Carolyn Malcoun.
Serve these sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.
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This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.
Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.
Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.
If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.
Serve over brown basmati rice.
Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.
Serve with a tossed salad.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Look for herbes de Provence, an aromatic spice blend, at most grocery stores.
Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili
This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.
The yogurt in the marinade gives the chicken both its tender texture and its alluring char.
More yogurt in the sauce, along with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, keeps the flavors bright.
We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.
Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Jamie Vespa
