Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

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

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

Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

Jen Causey

It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach.

The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.

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

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

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

Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.

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

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Jen Causey

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.

Serve over brown basmati rice.

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Put it on the grill for 10 minutes and you’re done!

Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.

Shrimp Oreganata Cauliflower Gnocchi

This cauliflower gnocchi dinner is ready in just minutes on busy nights.

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A simple flavor-packed sauce marries the tender pasta with cooked shrimp.

If you don’t eat shrimp, use rotisserie chicken instead.

All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors.

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.

Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.

This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 2 and use the whole package of noodles.

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Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

pan of Pesto Ravioli with Spinach & Tomatoes