If you’re looking to slim down, you don’t have to eliminate carbohydrates from your diet.
Instead, focus on eatingcomplex carbohydrateslike whole grains, whole-wheat pasta and potatoes (yes, potatoes).
These ingredients are high in nutrients like fiber and can help you feel full for longer periods of time.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein.
If you’ve got the option to’t find frozen artichoke hearts, sub in drained canned artichoke hearts.
Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthy dinner.
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We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.
Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Vary what’s in the stew according to the weekly bounty.
Serve with: Crusty whole-wheat baguette spread with goat cheese.
Shrimp Poke
Not a fan of raw fish?
No problem–this poke (pronounced poke-ay) recipe substitutes cooked peeled shrimp instead.
This fast, veggie-loaded dish includes seasoned brown rice for a hearty boost of fiber.
Or skip Step 1 and add cooked barley as a substitute for the farro in Step 2.
Serve with baby spinach salad with toasted almonds and creamy garlic dressing.
Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice.
Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.
This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.
For an additional hit of Mediterranean flavor, try topping with feta cheese.
Skillet Chili Mac
Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe.
This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.
And soaking the rice in seasoned dashi before cooking infuses the dish with more flavor.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila
