One reason could be that you may not be getting enough fiber in your diet.

confirm the barley is completely submerged in the liquid so it cooks evenly.

Chicken Caesar Salad

This timeless chicken Caesar salad features a zesty dressing made with Greek-style yogurt.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Caesar Salad

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Our dressing calls for anchovy paste, which adds that signature savory flavor Caesar salad is known for.

Any leftover anchovy paste can be used to enhance vinaigrettes, dips or sauces.

To riff on this recipe, you could swap the chickpeas for white beans, like cannellini or navy.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken with Barley

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If you have a special bottle of olive oil, drizzle some on top of each bowl before serving.

If you cant find or dont like chard, kale or collards would be equally delicious.

Excerpted with permission from Lebanese Cuisine by Madelain Farah and Leila Habib-Kirske, published by Hatherleigh Press.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Caesar Salad

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Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Soup

This creamy soup captures the essence of spinach-artichoke dip perfectly.

A touch of lemon juice adds a refreshing zing.

a recipe photo of the Marry Me Chickpeas

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Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner.

After baking, it creates a savory-sweet tomatoolive oil sauce ideal for slathering on pita bread.

Feta cheese in brine melts more readily compared to dry, crumbled feta, so its worth seeking out.

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For a different take, replace the chickpeas with creamy white beans.

For an added protein boost, toss in some shrimp or flaked cooked salmon.

A combination of garam masala, curry powder and cumin adds to the complex flavor.

a recipe photo of the Lentil & Chard Soup

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The kale starts to break down as you massage it, soaking up the lemony dressing.

you’re able to swap it out for chili powder for a slightly different flavor profile.

Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.

a recipe photo of the Easy Spaghetti with Spinach Sauce

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a recipe photo of the Spinach-Artichoke Soup

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a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

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a recipe photo of the Baked Feta & Tomato Chickpeas

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a recipe photo of the Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli & White Beans

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a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala

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the recipe photo of the Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

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a recipe photo of the High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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