These dishes are alsolower in saturated fat and sodiumto meet our heart-healthy parameters.

Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

You’d never guess that within this comforting casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant.

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Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note.

Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare.

Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto

Here we combine tasty roasted veggies with pesto and brown rice.

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Make this recipe at the beginning of the week and youll have ready-to-eat dinners for several days.

Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili

This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.

Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.

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Serve this BBQ Brisket on hamburger buns for a tasty and satisfying meal.

Curried Chickpea Stew

Who says a meatless meal isn’t filling?

Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas, this fragrant stew satisfies.

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The prep is quick and easy to do in the morning before heading off to work.

When you get home, just cook up some whole-wheat pasta to serve it over and dinner is ready.

If you have leftovers, freeze them for an easy meal another day.

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Serve with pita as part of a mezze course or as a side with a larger meal.

Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.

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Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto

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two bowls of pasta

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Three-Bean Chili