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. Photo: Sara Haas Arrange tortillas on a large baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with oil. Bake for 5 minutes, flip and cook until lightly browned, about 5 more minutes....

Boxed blended soups are the perfect canvas for simple stir-ins to make them more substantial and satisfying. Stir in chickpeas and baby spinach; simmer until the spinach just wilts, about 1 minute. Serve topped with freshly cracked black pepper, if desired. Photo: Carolyn A. Hodges, RD To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 1 day. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons. Arrange vegetables and salmon on bottom half; top with the hollowed-out piece. Photo:Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on High until fork-tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Photo: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Add the sausage; cook, stirring, until heated through and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the pan over medium heat....

The Mediterranean flavor profile works well here, but another mix will be just as simple and satisfying. )Mediterranean-style salad kit 1(15-oz.) Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Chronic inflammation can drag you down, fromupsetting your stomachto making ithard to sleep. Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice. The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything. Photo: Jacob Fox If it’s possible for you to’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise. Topped with caramelized onions and slaw, they’re super-satisfying. Cheesy Marinara Beans This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles....

We’ve put together some of our favorites so you might eat delicious, whole foods all month long. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too. Center-cut boneless pork chopsalso called pork cutletsmake a convenient and economical protein to round out the meal. Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This recipe makes one extra cutlet, which can be refrigerated for another use....

Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips. Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon. Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch. For a peppery kick, try using arugula....

Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner. This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation. Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread. This one-skillet meal will be on the table in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness. The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything....

Get dinner on the table in just 25 minutes this month with these simple recipes. Serve over pasta or grains to soak up the sauce. The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce. Marty Baldwin Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang....

There are also 11 grams of filling protein in this hearty vegetarian side dish. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Served with a glass of white wine, this healthy recipe makes the ultimate lunch or light dinner. Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out. Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe....

These healthy recipes are the definition of simple. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza and Chicken Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are easy, satisfying dinners. Roasting the cherry tomatoes coaxes out their natural sweetness. Carolyn Hodges It’s worth the timetrust us! Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. Carolyn Hodges You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking....

The other components of the Mediterranean diethealthy fats, lean proteins and low-calorie veggiesalso make losing weight easier. These 30 days of dinners will help inspire delicious meals without sacrificing your health goals. Bright yellow turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine. (See Tip to learn more about turmeric’s health benefits.) check that to use whole milk and don’t go beyond a bare simmer, otherwise it may curdle....