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EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan
Here we bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot.
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Serve with a crunchy green salad.
They’re easy to remove.
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Alison Miksch Photography / Kindsey Lower Prop Styling / Rishon Hanners Food Styling.
To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots.
Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.
Eggplant Lasagna Rolls
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will devour these comforting lasagna rolls.
We use thinly sliced eggplant in place of pasta to cut the carbs.
Preroasting the eggplant helps develop the flavor and softens the slices for easy rolling.
Add the optional hot sauce if you want to give the filling some kick.
Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas.
We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.
Serve the curry over lightly warmed zucchini noodles to get even more veggies in your weeknight dinner.
Bonus: Everything is cooked in one skillet, so there’s only one pan to wash after dinner.
Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.
Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out.
Jennifer Causey
Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe.
Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-dressed slaw.
For variety, you could substitute almost any mild white fish.
Look for an enchilada sauce with less than 300 mg of sodium per serving, such as Hatch brand.
If you like spicy food, increase the amount of crushed red pepper.
Serve with steamed brown rice for a healthier take on a classic takeout dish.
Serve these bowls for a satisfying brunch, lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
