Simplify your Sunday evening with one of these tasty dinner recipes.

Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.

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

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

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

Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute

Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner.

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Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeled less-sodium or reduced-sodium to cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.

The rich tomato-chipotle sauce adds heat and creaminess to the dish.

This easy pasta recipe calls for just five ingredients but is loaded with fresh flavors.

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you’re able to also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.

If you have a special bottle of olive oil, drizzle some on top of each bowl before serving.

If you cant find or dont like chard, kale or collards would be equally delicious.

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Ali Redmond

Excerpted with permission from Lebanese Cuisine by Madelain Farah and Leila Habib-Kirske, published by Hatherleigh Press.

Ancho Chile Quesadillas

Rehydrated dry chiles often have more intense and multidimensional flavors than fresh.

Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare.

Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

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.

Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.

3 ingredient edamame salad

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

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

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Chicken Tinga Baked Pasta

Jacob Fox

French Onion Grilled Cheese on a whit plate for serving

Elizabeth Laseter

3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas

Carolyn A. Hodges, RD

pan of Pesto Ravioli with Spinach & Tomatoes

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a recipe photo of the Lentil & Chard Soup

Courtesy Photo

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing, low angle on a plate

Ali Redmond

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Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

3-Ingredient Green Goddess White Bean Salad

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

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

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

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