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Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.

The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything.

Red Lentil Soup with Saffron

Photo: Jacob Fox

If it’s possible for you to’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.

Topped with caramelized onions and slaw, they’re super-satisfying.

Cheesy Marinara Beans

This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles.

Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta Frittata

Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat

Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural-foods stores or online.

Cannellini are a good substitute.

Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette.

Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

Greg DuPree

Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving.

For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast (see Associated Recipes).

Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

Jacob Fox

Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa

Fish plus two sides?

It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chili

Sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with this simple chili recipe.

Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale

Greg DuPree

Add one more chipotle pepper if you want to spice up this healthy sweet potato recipe.

Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta

This easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver.

While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli

Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.

Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that’s easy to prep too.

Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

Wondering what to do with leftover salmon?

Smothered Black Soybean Burgers

Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks

This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner.

whole-grain weeknight dinner champ.

Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.

Cheesy Marinara Beans

Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks

The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp.

The quick-pickled cucumbers in this recipe are a great introduction to the world of pickling.

If you enjoy them, you’re free to make additional batches by following Steps 1 and 2.

Roasted Tofu & Broccoli with Peanut-Curry Sauce

Jacob Fox

Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew

This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.

While the chicken and broccoli cook, whip together the simple scallion-ginger sauce.

Lemony Shrimp, Kale & Potato Salad

Leigh Beisch

Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad

Greg DuPree

Wild Rice Waffles with Chicken Tenders

Victor Protasio

Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta

Johnny & Charlotte Autry

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Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots

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BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous

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