But being the mildest and sweetest variety of the gluten-free fermented paste, it won’t overpower the dish.

This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes.

Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas.

The copycat chipotle sofritas recipe in a bowl with brown rice, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, lime wedges and cilantro

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Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.

The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.

In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.

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Feel free to add more vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.

Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.

Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.

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Serve over brown rice.

It may sound complicated, but it takes just 20 minutes from start to finish!

Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.

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They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors.

This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.

Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon

Seitan BBQ Sandwiches

Enjoy classic BBQ flavor with filling vegan seitan, or wheat meat.

A side of sweet potato chips makes the perfect pairing for a fast weeknight meal.

An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.

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Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.

Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

charred shrimp

Several varieties of flaky white fish can be used for these tacos.

The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

Are you a spiralizing pro?

Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get dinner on the table fast.

The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin.

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Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

Like the name suggests, it’s all cooked on one pan.

The potatoes get a head start, followed by sweet bell peppers and finally chili-coated salmon fillets.

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It’s a complete meal with easy cleanup!

They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

Chile-garlic sauce pumps up the heat, and fresh ginger adds a bright, warm bite.

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Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar soup recipe.

Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara

Lemon-Tahini Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables

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stuffed potatoes with salsa

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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

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Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger in a wok

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a recipe photo of the One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

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