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Celebrate Easter with these fresh and healthy dessert recipes. What we especially like about these desserts is that they serve many peoplemany of them up to 12 people. Depending on your number of guests, one or two desserts might suffice. Photo: Jennifer Causey And if there are any leftovers, your guests will go home extra happy. A zingy dressing made from lime and ginger completes the dish. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon....

Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood. Substitute two chopped anchovies for the miso if you like. Or add baked tofu, poached salmon or grilled chicken for a boost of protein. Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. 3-Ingredient Chickpeas with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this recipe. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week....

Transform leftover chicken breasts into a healthy and delicious meal. Using leftover chicken saves time and energy, and cuts down on food waste, too. Better yet, this versatile protein can be used in a variety of dishes for lunch or dinner. Jacob Fox Recipes like Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad and Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake are flavorful and satisfying. Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas....

Put down that box of pasta and try vegetable noodles instead. Firm vegetables, like carrots, beets, winter squash or sweet potatoes, hold their shape best. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner. 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....

If you’re looking to slim down,fiber is a key nutrientto add to your diet. Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer periods of time. Pitaya Smoothie Bowls These gorgeous smoothie bowls make a healthy breakfast, snack or light dessert. Ali Redmond They get their vibrant color from pitaya, aka dragon fruit. Blend them up when you need a special treat that’s good for you and good-looking! Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chili Sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with this simple chili recipe....

Nutritious recipes like our 10-Minute Broccolini Amandine and Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots pair wonderfully with any flavorful winter main. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in apple-cider vinegar to taste. Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Try this easy method with other veggies like beets, turnips or Brussels sprouts too. However, if the stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut them in half lengthwise....

Make these tasty recipes ahead of time and save time during your lunch break! Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Quinoa Avocado Salad Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck....

Each dish is high in protein with at least15 grams per serving. Protein is an important nutrient since it helpsrepair muscles, energize your body, regulate digestionand so much more. Plus, these recipes are popular withEatingWellreaders, having earned four- and five-star reviews. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower The refreshing mint sauce is the star of the dish, bringing a burst of cool, zesty freshness. Feel free to swap out the rice for another whole grain....

Plus,protein can supportmuscle growth and repair, bone health, healthy blood pressure and more. Be sure to dry the chickpeas well or they wont crisp up in the oven. Wet chickpeas will also create steam that may prevent the cauliflower from getting nicely browned. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Bibb lettuce works well with these pitas, but a handful of arugula leaves would be just as nice....

Not to mention, they showcase delicious seasonal ingredients like squash, leafy greens, root vegetables and citrus. Winter Chicken Parmesan Warm up to this chicken Parmesan with a winter twist featuring butternut squash! Each cutlet is slathered in butternut squash pasta sauce with the traditional ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese melted on top. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless If you cant find butternut squash pasta sauce, marinara is an easy swap....

These low-calorie sandwich recipes are fresh, tasty and nutritious ways to enjoy the warm weather. We love it for dinner as well as lunch. Serve with tomato and cucumber salad. Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn Cucumber Sandwich This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. Caprese Sandwich This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta....

Recipes like Arepas with Spicy Black Beans and One-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bake are flavorful and healthy. This is one quick dinner you’ll be returning to again and again. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe. Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen We’ve also loaded up on crunchy veg and didn’t skimp on the spices. Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too....

In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame. Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner. photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster! It may sound complicated, but it takes just 20 minutes from start-to-finish!...