Each dish is the perfect combination of convenience, nutrition and delicious taste.

Incorporating these foods is a delicious way to reduce inflammation and support your health.

Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.

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Photo: Dominic Perri

Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.

it’s possible for you to also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.

White Bean & Veggie Salad

This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Dominic Perri

Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch.

Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Black Bean Quesadillas

In a hurry?

These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make.

We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too.

chicken curry stuffed sweet potato

If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling.

Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

Garlic adds a savory note.

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Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.

Creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula add color and balance, while toasted walnuts add crunch.

A mandoline is the best way to get thin, even slices from the roasted beets.

white bean & veggie salad

We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu

Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.

If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

Serve over brown basmati rice.

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skillet lemon garlic salmon

Jacob Fox

3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Apple Chicken Sausage

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

Beet Goat Cheese Salad

White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu