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Spiralizing can be a fun way to use everyday vegetables in new and exciting ways. Once youfind your spiralizer, get to know what you’re free to spiralize! Most vegetables can be spiralized with any-size blade but most recipes will specify which to use. Step 4: Spiralize! Start Spiralizing with These 10 Vegetables 1. Beets When it comes to spiralizing beets, any variety will do. However, yellow and Chioggia have less chance of staining compared to the red beet....

These soups are packed with veggies, from spinach to butternut squash. And the best part? This healthy soup recipe takes only 20 minutes, start to finish! Carolyn A. Hodges, RD Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving....

You canand shouldeat enough to satisfy your hunger. Enter these comforting, nutritious, satisfying casseroles! Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus. Photo: Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks Cheesy Marinara Beans This ooey-gooey dish has baked pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles. Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural foods stores or online....

These recipes make eating green equally healthy and delicious. Ripe green tomatoes offer a striking green hue, but any fresh ripe tomato will work well. Finish it off with chicken, or use white beans as a plant-based protein alternative. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely (To make this bowl completely vegetarian, omit the anchovy paste from the dressing.) A vibrant parsley and hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright and nutty flavor....

This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Here’s how we made over this recipe to be healthy and diabetes-friendly: 1. We included plenty of chopped vegetables in the tuna salad. Ali Redmond The vegetables make the sandwich more satisfying without adding many calories. They also up the dietary fiber, which can help with regulating blood sugar. We used no-salt-added tuna packed in water to make these melts, which helps control sodium....

These comforting dinner recipes will warm you up on cold nights. 10-Minute Tuna Melt This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Joy Howard Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving. We love going to our local specialty grocery store for fast shortcut ingredients like these....

These snacks are perfect for a little boost between meals. Make-ahead energy balls, freshly seasoned popcorn and copycat veggie chips are all on the menu. They’re easily customizable by changing up the dried fruit and nuts. Nate Lemuel Creamy Strawberry Smoothie It’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits....

Spring is peak time for asparagus, and these 30-minute dinner recipes highlight the seasonal vegetable. Try the bright stalks in recipes like Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears and Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto. The cream cheese adds a silky texture to the sauce, while fresh asparagus and lemon brighten the dish. Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD Packed with vegetables, protein and a flavorful sauce, it makes a great weeknight main for two....

The foods you eat and the punch in of exercise you include can help you prevent muscle loss. Maintaining muscle is key to enjoying a healthy, active lifestyle at any age. Including enough dietary protein plays a big role inbuilding and maintaining muscle mass. While protein is a key ingredient to muscle maintenance, it is not the only thing to consider. “You have to have sufficient carbohydrates and overall energy,” says Williams....

These recipes are packed with seasonal produce like sweet potato, apple and eggplant. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor. Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Stylist / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis Serve this easy casserole for breakfast, brunch or even dinner with a green salad on the side. Victor Protasio Victor Protasio Jacob Fox...

Get ready to level up your snack game this weekend! These dips are so deliciously cheesy, friends and family will be grabbing a scoop between every play. We also loaded it with chili-spiced caramelized onions. Photo: Greg DuPree Serve this healthy makeover with tortilla chips or sliced jicama for dipping. It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies....

These cheesy sides will make you want an extra serving of veggies. From creamy casseroles to loaded roasted veggies, these side dishes are delicious additions to the dinner table. They’re also easy to make with only three steps or less to prepare. Fred Hardy Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes What’s not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup!...

We’ve chosen mushrooms to give this vegetarian paprikash a hearty bite. Using a mix of varieties gives you a good spectrum of textures and flavors. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well. Victor Protasio Be sure to save some of the pasta-cooking water as it helps the sauce emulsify. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad....