Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Plus, the grilled veggies taste extra-good fresh off the fire in this easy gnocchi recipe. To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco. Spinach & Mushroom Quiche This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!...

These low-calorie salads are a perfect option for a light and fresh dinner tonight. Adding Worcestershire sauce and the steak drippings to the dressing gives it even more umami. Kale & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing This kale-quinoa salad pops with different flavors and textures. Photo: Jason Donnelly We love the unique combination of blueberries, edamame, and goat cheese. Baked tofu or shrimp can be used instead of the chicken....

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. Easy Shrimp Tacos These easy shrimp tacos are inspired by the seafood tacos in Baja California. Photo: Jamie Vespa Cod Fish Tacos Let your oven do the work for these quick and simple cod fish tacos....

But being the mildest and sweetest variety of the gluten-free fermented paste, it won’t overpower the dish. This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes. Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas. Photo:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish....

Recipes like Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl and Beef & Bean Chile Verde are flavorful and fast. Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner. Serve with steamed baby bok choy or sauteed spinach and steamed brown rice. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Adding instant brown rice to the filling increases the fiber, making these wraps more satisfying....

Chronic inflammation can end up causing you all kinds of pesky problems, fromstiff joints to poor digestion. A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together. Baked Falafel Sandwiches This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. Photo: Fred Hardy The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (included as one of the Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep....

It’s perfect for making an updated take on the wedge salad in this healthy recipe. But it’s the Parmesan crisps that make this salad holiday-worthy. Serve it for Thanksgiving or any other special meal. Eric Wolfinger Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu. Eric Wolfinger Lump crabmeat is a good substitute. Serve alongside grilled fish or chicken for a refreshing side dish....

These healthy vegan lunch ideas are quick and easy recipes, taking under 35 minutes or less to prepare. Some of these vegan lunch recipes can even be prepped ahead of time. You don’t have to be a full-fledged vegan to enjoy these recipes. Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn Chickpea Salad Sandwich This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and delicious. Celery brings a nice crunch....

Each recipe includes nutrient-packed ingredients likedark leafy greens, garlic and legumesthat can help inhibit inflammation. 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. Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce....

You read that right: Carbohydrates arent the enemy when it comes to a good nights sleep. If you worry that carbs are bad for you, you’re not alone. However, carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy eating pattern. Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan In fact theDietary Guidelines for Americansrecommend that 45% to 65% of your daily calories come from carbs. Skip carbs and your body will likely feel the effectsand that includes how well you sleep at night....

There are so many reasons to enjoy this flavorful tropical fruit. Transport your palate to the tropics with the delicious taste of mango. Not to mention, they are super versatile. Mango Nutrition Mangoes are low in calories, and packed with fiber and nutrients. Here are a few of the most notable. Promotes gut health Having trouble staying regular? Mangoes can help with that. While more research is needed for validation, this study provides promising results for those struggling with gastrointestinal conditions....

Find out why these tasty little seeds deserve a spot on your grocery listand in your belly. Sunflower seeds may conjure up memories of baseball games growing upand for good reason. These little seeds are a nutritional home run. Emilio Simion/Getty Images Adding sunflower seeds to your diet could do wonders for your skin, heart, immunity and overall health. According to theAmerican Heart Association, these types of fats are anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy....

Reduce your risk of chronic disease and feel your best by adding these foods to your diet today. Consider whipping up ourSlow-Cooker Baked Beansfor immune-fighting benefits. One meta-analysis, published in the journalNutrientsin 2020, examined the relationship between fish consumption and heart disease. Photo:Jacob Fox That said, the authors believe that eating 2 ounces per day is ideal for reaping these benefits. Fish is also packed with vitamin D and selenium, nutrients that have additional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits....