Dont know what to eat for dinner tonight?
One of these filling, high-protein casseroles should do the trick.
Plus, these meals feature other nutritious,anti-inflammatory foodslike herbs, veggies, whole grains and healthy fat.
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Chicken and white beans pack in the protein.
Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.
Crushed corn tortilla chips add a crunchy layer to complete the dish.
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
We remedy this by making our own creamy mushroom sauce with nonfat milk thickened with a bit of flour.
Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Salsa helps bind the ingredients together, along with melted cheese.
Crushed tortilla chips on top add crunch.
Serve with the suggested garnishes, or add your own favorite toppings to complete the dish.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
This broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish.
As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli.
The broccoli is crisp-tender and adds texture to contrast with the creamy, cheesy quinoa.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell
Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer.
Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole
This classic and comforting dish is easy to make on a busy weeknight.
Serve this casserole with your favorite toppings, like shredded lettuce, olives or tomatoes.
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