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Mix some of these delicious meals into your routine to help you stay sharp in the new year. These dinners incorporatebrain-healthy ingredientslike eggs, fish, olive oil and ample vegetables for meals that pack in flavor and support your mind. Recipes like our Beet, Mandarin & Farro Salad and Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes are fresh, tasty dinners you’ll want to return to again and again.
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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
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02of 22Chicken Enchilada Skillet CasseroleView RecipeJacob FoxThis simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole
Jacob Fox
This simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.
03of 22Beet, Mandarin & Farro SaladView RecipeGreg DuPreeChef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz serves up sustainable seafood in “coastal cuisine”—featuring Mediterranean flavors like the combo of citrus, feta and parsley here—at his San Diego restaurants Lionfish and Serēa. Multicolored beets make this farro salad a pretty addition to any table, but if you’re short on time, store-bought cooked beets (found in the refrigerated produce section) are just as delicious here.
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Beet, Mandarin & Farro Salad
Greg DuPree
Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz serves up sustainable seafood in “coastal cuisine”—featuring Mediterranean flavors like the combo of citrus, feta and parsley here—at his San Diego restaurants Lionfish and Serēa. Multicolored beets make this farro salad a pretty addition to any table, but if you’re short on time, store-bought cooked beets (found in the refrigerated produce section) are just as delicious here.
04of 2225-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean EnchiladasView RecipeAntonis AchilleosThese quick sweet potato and bean enchiladas are diabetes-friendly thanks to egg wraps that are lower in carbs than traditional tortillas. The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
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25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas
Antonis Achilleos
These quick sweet potato and bean enchiladas are diabetes-friendly thanks to egg wraps that are lower in carbs than traditional tortillas. The vegetarian filling is both sweet and savory, while the topping adds texture and freshness.
05of 22Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried TomatoesView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this creamy salmon pasta recipe, sun-dried tomatoes are used in two ways. The flavorful oil is used to sauté shallots, while the tomatoes get added to the cream sauce.
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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Victor Protasio
In this creamy salmon pasta recipe, sun-dried tomatoes are used in two ways. The flavorful oil is used to sauté shallots, while the tomatoes get added to the cream sauce.
06of 22Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro DressingView RecipeBrie PassanoCilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing. Serve this healthy salad for lunch or dinner.
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Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Brie Passano
Cilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing. Serve this healthy salad for lunch or dinner.
07of 22Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & BroccoliView RecipeJacob FoxThis healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious. You add broccoli right into the pot along with the pasta during its last minute of cooking to save time here. One less thing to wash too!
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Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli
This healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious. You add broccoli right into the pot along with the pasta during its last minute of cooking to save time here. One less thing to wash too!
08of 22Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced SeedsView RecipeJacob FoxIn this curried butternut squash soup, we leave the tender chunks of squash intact to give the soup texture. If you are starting with a whole squash, you can toast its seeds in place of the pepitas.
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Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds
In this curried butternut squash soup, we leave the tender chunks of squash intact to give the soup texture. If you are starting with a whole squash, you can toast its seeds in place of the pepitas.
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Lemon Chicken-and-Egg Soup
Leigh Beisch
10of 22Egg-in-a-Hole Fried QuinoaView RecipeJason DonnellyWe used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish. Rather than making an omelet or stirring in the eggs as you would for fried rice, we cook them in divots right in the veggie-filled quinoa for a fun presentation. Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.
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Egg-in-a-Hole Fried Quinoa
Jason Donnelly
We used quinoa to bump up the fiber and protein in this stir-fry-inspired dish. Rather than making an omelet or stirring in the eggs as you would for fried rice, we cook them in divots right in the veggie-filled quinoa for a fun presentation. Opt for a flat skillet over a wok so you have plenty of room to nestle in the eggs.
11of 22Vegan Lentil StewView RecipeFred HardyThis comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.
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Vegan Lentil Stew
Fred Hardy
This comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.
12of 223-Ingredient Refried Bean & Pico de Gallo TostadasView RecipeSara HaasMaking your own tostadas is easy. Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection! Here we topped the tostada with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an easy 3-ingredient meal.
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3-Ingredient Refried Bean & Pico de Gallo Tostadas
Sara Haas
Making your own tostadas is easy. Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection! Here we topped the tostada with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an easy 3-ingredient meal.
13of 22Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & PestoView RecipeCarolyn 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.
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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
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.
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Black Bean Fajita Skillet
15of 22Chipotle Cauliflower & Turkey ChiliView RecipeLean ground turkey and cauliflower soak up the bold flavors in this easy chili. Using cauliflower stems along with the florets adds a meatier texture—just be sure to leave off the tough bottom inch or so of the stem. Make a double batch and eat it for lunch the next day, or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the chipotle peppers, but use less if you prefer a milder chili.
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Chipotle Cauliflower & Turkey Chili
Lean ground turkey and cauliflower soak up the bold flavors in this easy chili. Using cauliflower stems along with the florets adds a meatier texture—just be sure to leave off the tough bottom inch or so of the stem. Make a double batch and eat it for lunch the next day, or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the chipotle peppers, but use less if you prefer a milder chili.
16of 22Baked Spinach, Feta & Egg-Stuffed PeppersView RecipeKelsey HansenBake eggs directly in a pepper for a gorgeous breakfast dish that all will enjoy. Use any colored bell pepper, just be sure to remove the seeds.
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Baked Spinach, Feta & Egg-Stuffed Peppers
Kelsey Hansen
Bake eggs directly in a pepper for a gorgeous breakfast dish that all will enjoy. Use any colored bell pepper, just be sure to remove the seeds.
17of 22Jerk-Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Bowl with Mango VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxChef Millie Peartree has been feeding the community in the Bronx, where she grew up, as a private chef, caterer and restaurant owner of Millie Peartree’s Fish Fry & Soul Food for more than a decade. Her healthy-eating philosophy is all about making simple but flavorful protein-packed meals. Mango juice in the vinaigrette balances the spiced salmon and roasted vegetables on these grain bowls.
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Jerk-Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Bowl with Mango Vinaigrette
Chef Millie Peartree has been feeding the community in the Bronx, where she grew up, as a private chef, caterer and restaurant owner of Millie Peartree’s Fish Fry & Soul Food for more than a decade. Her healthy-eating philosophy is all about making simple but flavorful protein-packed meals. Mango juice in the vinaigrette balances the spiced salmon and roasted vegetables on these grain bowls.
18of 22Quick Walnut TacosView RecipeBrittany ConerlyAt Trio Plant-Based in Minneapolis, the first Black-owned plant-based restaurant in Minnesota, chef-owner Louis Hunter uses walnuts as a protein-rich substitute for ground beef to make these tacos. The ground nuts mimic the texture of meat quite nicely.
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Quick Walnut Tacos
Brittany Conerly
At Trio Plant-Based in Minneapolis, the first Black-owned plant-based restaurant in Minnesota, chef-owner Louis Hunter uses walnuts as a protein-rich substitute for ground beef to make these tacos. The ground nuts mimic the texture of meat quite nicely.
19of 22Mango, Beet & Avocado Tartare with Plantain ChipsView RecipeBrittany ConerlyThis vegan dish is a favorite of Chef Troy Levy, founder of Taste of Ital Jamaican in Brooklyn. The use of fresh fruits and vegetables roots it firmly in Ital cuisine—Ital, derived from the word “vital,” is a lifestyle based on the Rastafarian faith—while the layered presentation shows off the skills he picked up working in high-end restaurants in New York City.
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Mango, Beet & Avocado Tartare with Plantain Chips
This vegan dish is a favorite of Chef Troy Levy, founder of Taste of Ital Jamaican in Brooklyn. The use of fresh fruits and vegetables roots it firmly in Ital cuisine—Ital, derived from the word “vital,” is a lifestyle based on the Rastafarian faith—while the layered presentation shows off the skills he picked up working in high-end restaurants in New York City.
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Breakfast Naan Pizza
Ted Cavanaugh
21of 22Tuna Salad with EggView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey DavisThis simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor. The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together and chopped arugula adds a peppery kick. Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.
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Tuna Salad with Egg
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis
This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor. The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together and chopped arugula adds a peppery kick. Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.
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3-Ingredient White Bean & Pesto Risotto
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