Read on for these simple, nourishing and delicious recipes that I make again and again.
Making a balanced meal doesnt have to be complicated or require lots of ingredients.
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
you could easily double the recipe when serving guests without tacking on additional time.
Serve with steamed broccolini and a side of brown rice.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Serve this ultra-quick recipe with brown rice or soba noodles on the side.
Italian Castelvetrano olives offer a mild, buttery flavor that doesn’t compete with the flavor of the tuna.
If you want more punch from your olives, Nicoise olives or Kalamata olives work well too.
Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.
Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.
Chile-garlic sauce adds nice heat, while lime juice and zest brighten the flavor.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Enjoy this quick dish warm, or serve it chilled for an easy lunch.
We like the firm texture and flavor of soba noodles, but regular whole-wheat pasta will work well too.
For a boost of protein, serve with shredded chicken or shrimp or tofu.
This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.
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.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.
If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.
Serve over brown basmati rice.
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
