High cholesterol can be tricky to manage but these fall dinners can help make it easier!
These easy recipes are lower insaturated fat and high in fiber, which can help reduce your cholesterol.
They also feature delicious seasonal produce like spaghetti squash, sweet potatoes, beets and kale.
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Serve over mashed potatoes.
Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain.
The tahini-lemon mixture adds brightness and a nutty flavor to the wrap.
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Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.
Serve with a tossed salad.
Beets contain a phytochemical called betalains, which can help fight inflammation in the body.
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Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
This veggie-loaded version gets great smoky flavor from a smoked turkey drumstick.
Here, we have tossed the squash with a simple fresh tomato sauce.
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Jazz up the sauce with crushed red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives and/or capers, if you like.
Chicken Ragout
This flavorful ragout is an easy choice for dinner.
(And the slow cooker does most of the work!)
If you could handle extra heat, try doubling the crushed red pepper for a bigger punch of flavor.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish plus two sides?
It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
Turkey & Brown Rice Chili
This hearty chili takes just 35 minutes to prep.
They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.