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Make one of these creamy pasta recipes for a vegetarian-friendly dinner tonight. These rich, yet healthy, dinners take just 30 minutes or less to make. Plus, they’re meatless, which is perfect if you’re looking to eat more veggies. Photo: Brie Passano Creamy Broccoli Pasta If you’re looking for a simple weeknight pasta dish, look no further. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad. Although we like to toss this creamy pasta sauce with fettuccine, any whole-wheat pasta can be used....

The zucchini melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor. This easy pasta bake is packed with spinach. Feel free to swap the spinach out for another green like kale if you have it on hand. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel If you want to mellow the smoky flavor, regular Gouda works just as well. Enjoy on its own as a vegetarian dinner or top with grilled chicken for some extra protein....

A decadently creamy bowl of soup doesn’t have to call for oceans of cream or mountains of butter. Sheet-Pan Tomato Soup Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor, yielding a richly flavored soup. Make a manchego grilled cheese for dunking. Photo: Jacob Fox Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Lemon juice adds brightness while crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat....

Enjoy a fresh and summery meal with these cucumber recipes. This healthy and easy dinner recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Cucumber & Avocado Salad This healthy cucumber-avocado salad takes just five minutes to prep. Photo: Jennifer Causey Serve with the simple peanut sauce for an easy dinner recipe that will impress kids and adults alike. But perhaps the best thing about the soup is that it comes together in 10 minutes in your blender!...

Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken. Chicken Salad This chicken salad recipe combines Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing. Sweet apple, toasty hazelnuts and crunchy celery balance the flavors and texture. Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD Serve on toasted baguette or atop lightly dressed greens. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving....

Try one of these diabetes-friendly lunch recipes for a filling meal. Each of these lunches has at least 15 grams of protein to keep you satisfied throughout the afternoon. Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner. A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly. Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap Who doesn’t love a BLT? Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthy dinner....

Easy recipes like our Simple Cabbage Salad and Huli Huli Cabbage are mind-blowingly delicious. For a slightly different flavor, use peanut oil in place of sesame oil. Vegan Cabbage Soup This vegan soup recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander. A light, creamy sauce coats both the cabbage and the pasta....

From make-ahead mini quiches to blend-and-go smoothies, these breakfast recipes are perfect for busy mornings. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. Ali Redmond But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for smoothies. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go....

Breakfast has never been easier than with these tasty and healthy recipes. Plus, with low counts of saturated fats and sodium, these dishes meet ourheart-healthy recipe parameters. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. Photo: Sara Haas A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating....

If you need a tasty snack to help combat midday hunger, this list is for you! They also can support healthy weight loss since theyrelower in calories. This sweet-and-savory combo makes a perfect breakfast, lunch or snack. Photo: Jennifer Causey Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Tahini-Yogurt Dip Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles. Easy Black Bean Dip This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic....

Dinner is served in just 30 minutes or less. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein. Photography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg Luna Pair this comforting soup with a green salad. 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....

Serve this easy healthy side dish alongside roast chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes. To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend. If you prefer a more tart-tasting slaw, feel free to add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice. Andrea Mathis This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu. It holds well, so make a double batch to have on hand for salads throughout the week. Make this easy salad ahead for your next lunch, brunch or picnic....

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. The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies. Photo: Ali Redmond But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies! But it’s easy to make at home with this quick recipe....