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Refresh your dinner routine with these easy recipes made with just five or fewer ingredients (not counting pantry staples like salt, pepper and oil). Each dish is the perfect combination of convenience, nutrition and delicious taste. Plus, these recipes featureanti-inflammatory foodslike whole grains, avocados, nuts, fatty fish and deep orange, red or dark green vegetables.Research has shown thatchronic inflammation may increase your risk of chronic diseasessuch as diabetes, heart disease and auto-immune diseases, to name a few. Incorporating these foods is a delicious way to reduce inflammation and support your health. Recipes like our Black Bean Fajita Skillet and Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls are so simple that you’ll want to make them again and again.

Refresh your dinner routine with these easy recipes made with just five or fewer ingredients (not counting pantry staples like salt, pepper and oil). Each dish is the perfect combination of convenience, nutrition and delicious taste. Plus, these recipes featureanti-inflammatory foodslike whole grains, avocados, nuts, fatty fish and deep orange, red or dark green vegetables.

Research has shown thatchronic inflammation may increase your risk of chronic diseasessuch as diabetes, heart disease and auto-immune diseases, to name a few. Incorporating these foods is a delicious way to reduce inflammation and support your health. Recipes like our Black Bean Fajita Skillet and Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls are so simple that you’ll want to make them again and again.

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Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

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02of 15Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with KaleYou can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.View Recipe

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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don’t forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.

03of 15Chicken Curry Stuffed Sweet PotatoesUse convenience ingredients, like cooked chicken (leftover or purchased) and store-bought curry sauce to whip up these easy loaded baked potatoes. We call for cauliflower in this recipe, but feel free to sub in whatever veggies you have on hand for a quick and easy dinner. You can also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.View Recipe

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Chicken Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

chicken curry stuffed sweet potato

Use convenience ingredients, like cooked chicken (leftover or purchased) and store-bought curry sauce to whip up these easy loaded baked potatoes. We call for cauliflower in this recipe, but feel free to sub in whatever veggies you have on hand for a quick and easy dinner. You can also swap the sweet potatoes for russets.

04of 15Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese PolentaThis is true healthy comfort food–a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.View Recipe

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese Polenta

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This is true healthy comfort food–a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.

05of 15Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain BowlsDominic PerriHarissa adds Moroccan flavor to this healthy grain bowl recipe without needing a long list of ingredients. Just 5 ingredients is all you need to get dinner (or a packable lunch) on the table in under an hour!View Recipe

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Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls

Dominic Perri

Harissa adds Moroccan flavor to this healthy grain bowl recipe without needing a long list of ingredients. Just 5 ingredients is all you need to get dinner (or a packable lunch) on the table in under an hour!

06of 15White Bean & Veggie SaladThis meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.View Recipe

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White Bean & Veggie Salad

white bean & veggie salad

This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.

07of 15Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & PestoCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDWhile the cauliflower gnocchi crisp up in a sauté pan, steam fresh asparagus in the microwave to keep it bright green and crisp-tender. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch. Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.View Recipe

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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

While the cauliflower gnocchi crisp up in a sauté pan, steam fresh asparagus in the microwave to keep it bright green and crisp-tender. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch. Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.

08of 15Black Bean QuesadillasIn a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.View Recipe

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Black Bean Quesadillas

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In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

09of 15Skillet Lemon-Garlic SalmonJacob FoxThis ultra-quick one-skillet lemon-garlic salmon recipe features plenty of lemony flavors from both zest and juice. Garlic adds a savory note.View Recipe

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Skillet Lemon-Garlic Salmon

Jacob Fox

skillet lemon garlic salmon

This ultra-quick one-skillet lemon-garlic salmon recipe features plenty of lemony flavors from both zest and juice. Garlic adds a savory note.

10of 153-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash with Chicken SausageCarolyn A. Hodges, R.D.Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.View Recipe

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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash with Chicken Sausage

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Apple Chicken Sausage

Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.

11of 15Beet & Goat Cheese SaladThis stunning winter salad gets its sweet, earthy flavor from roasted beets and balsamic vinegar. Creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula add color and balance, while toasted walnuts add crunch. A mandoline is the best way to get thin, even slices from the roasted beets.View Recipe

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Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Beet Goat Cheese Salad

This stunning winter salad gets its sweet, earthy flavor from roasted beets and balsamic vinegar. Creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula add color and balance, while toasted walnuts add crunch. A mandoline is the best way to get thin, even slices from the roasted beets.

12of 15White Bean-Sage Cauliflower GnocchiTurn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.View Recipe

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White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

13of 15Sheet-Pan Caprese PizzaThis light and flavorful caprese pizza is ready when the tomatoes are just heated through and the mozzarella cheese is slightly melted. If you want a little more on this pizza, it’d be delicious with a few slices of prosciutto. Chef tip: let your dough come up to room temperature before you stretch it–it’ll make it much easier to work with.View Recipe

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Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza

This light and flavorful caprese pizza is ready when the tomatoes are just heated through and the mozzarella cheese is slightly melted. If you want a little more on this pizza, it’d be delicious with a few slices of prosciutto. Chef tip: let your dough come up to room temperature before you stretch it–it’ll make it much easier to work with.

14of 15Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon VinaigretteIn this quick vegetarian dinner recipe, you can skip boiling the gnocchi–they’ll cook through while roasting on the sheet pan with the rest of the ingredients. If you can’t find Meyer lemons, use 1 small regular lemon in Step 2 and use 4 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons orange juice in Step 4.View Recipe

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Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

In this quick vegetarian dinner recipe, you can skip boiling the gnocchi–they’ll cook through while roasting on the sheet pan with the rest of the ingredients. If you can’t find Meyer lemons, use 1 small regular lemon in Step 2 and use 4 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons orange juice in Step 4.

15of 15Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & TofuChipotle 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.View Recipe

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Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu

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.

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