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Photo: Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna
This month, try out these fresh, healthy and delicious dinner recipes. The featured ingredients like avocado, citrus fruits and dark leafy greens are in season, but that’s not all. They can also helpreduce inflammationand combat itspesky symptomslike joint stiffness, digestive issues and high blood pressure. Recipes like our Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel and Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing embrace spring flavors and will keep you feeling your best.
01of 14Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & FennelView RecipeThis technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel
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This technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
02of 14Dan Dan Noodles with Spinach & WalnutsView RecipeIn this riff on Sichuan dan dan noodles, spinach and red bell peppers are tossed with a sesame-chile-soy sauce and topped with walnuts. If you want to bump up the protein, add tofu, seitan or even chopped egg.
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Dan Dan Noodles with Spinach & Walnuts
In this riff on Sichuan dan dan noodles, spinach and red bell peppers are tossed with a sesame-chile-soy sauce and topped with walnuts. If you want to bump up the protein, add tofu, seitan or even chopped egg.
03of 14Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado Caesar DressingView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThis salad combines the flavors of a Caesar salad with tender green lacinato kale and the crunch of raw, shaved Brussels sprouts. The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.
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Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
This salad combines the flavors of a Caesar salad with tender green lacinato kale and the crunch of raw, shaved Brussels sprouts. The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.
04of 14Spinach-Mushroom Frittata with Avocado SaladView RecipeFrittatas are like omelets, only easier–and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Spinach-Mushroom Frittata with Avocado Salad
Frittatas are like omelets, only easier–and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
05of 14Braised Black Lentil & Quinoa BowlsView RecipeAli RedmondThese healthy vegetarian bowls feature black lentils braised in spices like thyme and smoked paprika. Riced cauliflower and quinoa bulk up the dish to make it satisfying for any weeknight dinner. A creamy yogurt topping finishes the recipe.
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Braised Black Lentil & Quinoa Bowls
Ali Redmond
These healthy vegetarian bowls feature black lentils braised in spices like thyme and smoked paprika. Riced cauliflower and quinoa bulk up the dish to make it satisfying for any weeknight dinner. A creamy yogurt topping finishes the recipe.
06of 14Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & ShrimpView RecipeCut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
07of 14Orange-Ginger Chicken BowlsView RecipeJacob FoxThe orange-ginger chicken gets a cornstarch coating for a few reasons: It locks moisture into the meat, creates a crispy coating and gives something for the sauce to cling to. We like the hint of flavor peanut oil adds to this stir-fry. But if you need to omit it due to a food allergy, any high-heat oil will do, like canola or grapeseed.
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Orange-Ginger Chicken Bowls
Jacob Fox
The orange-ginger chicken gets a cornstarch coating for a few reasons: It locks moisture into the meat, creates a crispy coating and gives something for the sauce to cling to. We like the hint of flavor peanut oil adds to this stir-fry. But if you need to omit it due to a food allergy, any high-heat oil will do, like canola or grapeseed.
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Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Jenny Huang
09of 14Baked Spinach & Feta PastaView RecipeJason DonnellyFeta softens in the oven before it’s combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.
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Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta
Jason Donnelly
Feta softens in the oven before it’s combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.
10of 14Chiles en Nogada (Picadillo-Stuffed Chiles in Walnut Sauce)View RecipeJulia EstradaChiles en nogada is a traditional and iconic Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo and topped with a velvety walnut sauce.
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Chiles en Nogada (Picadillo-Stuffed Chiles in Walnut Sauce)
Julia Estrada
Chiles en nogada is a traditional and iconic Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo and topped with a velvety walnut sauce.
11of 14Grilled Salmon with Blueberry SauceView RecipeThis quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
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Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Sauce
This quick and simple recipe pairs grilled salmon with a sweet and nutritious blueberry sauce. Serve it with steamed snap peas for a colorful and great-tasting meal.
12of 14Guacamole ChickenView RecipeThis sautéed chicken breast recipe topped with melty cheese and creamy guacamole is your ticket to a superfast and satisfying family dinner. Round out this healthy meal with Spanish rice (or cauliflower rice to keep it grain-free).
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Guacamole Chicken
This sautéed chicken breast recipe topped with melty cheese and creamy guacamole is your ticket to a superfast and satisfying family dinner. Round out this healthy meal with Spanish rice (or cauliflower rice to keep it grain-free).
13of 14Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed PotatoesView RecipeFire-roasted tomatoes add slightly smoky flavor to red lentils. The addition of mashed potatoes gives this an upside-down shepherd’s pie feel.
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Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes
Fire-roasted tomatoes add slightly smoky flavor to red lentils. The addition of mashed potatoes gives this an upside-down shepherd’s pie feel.
14of 14Air-Fryer Orange Salmon with Avocado SalsaView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaSalmon and orange pair beautifully together, and here we use the citrus in two ways. First, orange marmalade and Dijon mustard make a tangy-sweet glaze for the fish. Then, a salsa made with avocado, scallion and orange segments finishes the dish for a pop of freshness and color.
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Air-Fryer Orange Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna
Salmon and orange pair beautifully together, and here we use the citrus in two ways. First, orange marmalade and Dijon mustard make a tangy-sweet glaze for the fish. Then, a salsa made with avocado, scallion and orange segments finishes the dish for a pop of freshness and color.
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