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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
A little planning goes a long way with these make-ahead dinner ideas! These dishes are conscious of calories,sodiumandsaturated fatto align with our parameters for adiabetes-friendly eating patternand support healthy blood sugar levels. They’re also high infiber, with at least 6 grams per serving, which can support healthy weight maintenance, promote healthy digestion and lower risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. With make-ahead options like our Black Bean Enchilada Skillet and One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta, you’ll have a delicious and nourishing meal ready to go when it’s time for dinner.
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Chickpeas alla Vodka
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
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Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
03of 19One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato OrzoPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is lively and vibrant and leaves you with an easy cleanup.View Recipe
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One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
This one-pot pasta dish with white beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is lively and vibrant and leaves you with an easy cleanup.
04of 19Black Bean Enchilada SkilletPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis easy version of black bean enchiladas only needs one pan and skips the hassle of stuffing and rolling corn tortillas. We use mild enchilada sauce to keep the spice level suitable for everyone, but if you prefer more heat, using medium or hot enchilada sauce will add extra zest to your meal.View Recipe
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Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
This easy version of black bean enchiladas only needs one pan and skips the hassle of stuffing and rolling corn tortillas. We use mild enchilada sauce to keep the spice level suitable for everyone, but if you prefer more heat, using medium or hot enchilada sauce will add extra zest to your meal.
05of 19Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili MacPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellChili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.
06of 19Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced LentilsThis earthy bowl of lentils is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.View Recipe
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Roasted Root Veggies & Greens over Spiced Lentils
This earthy bowl of lentils is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
07of 19Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean TacosThese hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.View Recipe
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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.
08of 19Green Goddess Salad with ChickpeasIn this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
09of 19Three-Bean ChiliThis rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.View Recipe
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Three-Bean Chili
This rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
10of 19Curried Chickpea StewWho says a meatless meal isn’t filling? Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas, this fragrant stew satisfies.View Recipe
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Curried Chickpea Stew
Who says a meatless meal isn’t filling? Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas, this fragrant stew satisfies.
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Eggplant Gyros
12of 19Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower RiceThis easy-to-make and meal-prep burrito bowl is even better than takeout! You’ll never miss the carbs in this protein-packed, super-flavorful meal that replaces the cilantro-lime rice with cauliflower rice. We love this with chicken but it would be just as delicious with shrimp.View Recipe
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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
This easy-to-make and meal-prep burrito bowl is even better than takeout! You’ll never miss the carbs in this protein-packed, super-flavorful meal that replaces the cilantro-lime rice with cauliflower rice. We love this with chicken but it would be just as delicious with shrimp.
13of 19White Turkey ChiliThis healthy white turkey chili is gorgeous, with flecks of green from zucchini, oregano and green chiles, plus whole-grain bulgur to boost the volume and fiber.View Recipe
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White Turkey Chili
This healthy white turkey chili is gorgeous, with flecks of green from zucchini, oregano and green chiles, plus whole-grain bulgur to boost the volume and fiber.
14of 19Florentine Lasagna Roll-UpsPhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey DavisThink portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.View Recipe
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Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis
Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
15of 19Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch SauceThis veggie burger is one you’ll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger.View Recipe
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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
This veggie burger is one you’ll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger.
16of 19Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with PestoYour co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice. Put together 4 lunches when you have time and you’ll have packable lunches (or ready-to-eat dinners) for several days—just grab a container on your way out the door in the morning.View Recipe
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Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto
Your co-workers will be jealous when you pull out this healthy lunch of roasted veggies and brown rice. Put together 4 lunches when you have time and you’ll have packable lunches (or ready-to-eat dinners) for several days—just grab a container on your way out the door in the morning.
17of 19Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond PestoLooking at a tangle of spaghetti squash tricks your brain into thinking you’re about to eat a serving of eggy noodles, when in fact, you get a nice calorie and carb savings in this healthy recipe. Giving tomatoes a stint in a hot oven makes them candy-sweet.View Recipe
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Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto
Looking at a tangle of spaghetti squash tricks your brain into thinking you’re about to eat a serving of eggy noodles, when in fact, you get a nice calorie and carb savings in this healthy recipe. Giving tomatoes a stint in a hot oven makes them candy-sweet.
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Eggplant Tortilla Casserole
19of 19Spaghetti with Quick Meat SauceInstead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.View Recipe
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Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce
Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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