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This dinner plan will have nutritious dishes on the table every day this month. With no more than14 grams of carbohydratesper serving and highlightingfiber-rich foodslike avocados, broccoli, nuts and peas, these delicious mains and side dishes are light yet satisfying choices. Pair recipes like our Grilled Eggplant Salad or Comforting Cabbage Soup with Gingerwith a source of proteinfor a filling and balanced meal, or enjoy recipes like our Salmon-Stuffed Avocados and Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole for dinner as-is or with a side salad.
01of 30Guacamole Chopped SaladView RecipeAll of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch.
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Guacamole Chopped Salad
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All of the delicious guacamole flavors you love in a healthy veggie-packed salad. Want to pump up the protein? Add leftover roast chicken or sautéed shrimp. Serve with tortilla chips on the side (or crumbled over the top) to take it up a notch.
02of 30Creamy Cucumber SoupView RecipeThere’s no reason to only eat cucumbers raw—they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silky cucumber soup that’s good warm or cold.
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Creamy Cucumber Soup
There’s no reason to only eat cucumbers raw—they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silky cucumber soup that’s good warm or cold.
03of 30Grilled Eggplant SaladView RecipeThis easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish or as part of a vegetarian mezze platter with dips like hummus and pita bread.
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Grilled Eggplant Salad
This easy grilled eggplant salad is the healthy side dish you’ll want to serve all summer long. It comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature, so it’s equally suited to casual parties and weeknight dinners. The combination of eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions and fresh herbs makes for a salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish or as part of a vegetarian mezze platter with dips like hummus and pita bread.
04of 30Salmon-Stuffed AvocadosView RecipeCanned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados
Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
05of 30Comforting Cabbage Soup with GingerView RecipePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg LunaCabbage turns tender and flavorful in this comforting soup. The aromatic broth is full of spices, including ginger and turmeric, making it perfect for enjoying on a cold day or keeping you hydrated if you’re sick.
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Comforting Cabbage Soup with Ginger
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Cabbage turns tender and flavorful in this comforting soup. The aromatic broth is full of spices, including ginger and turmeric, making it perfect for enjoying on a cold day or keeping you hydrated if you’re sick.
06of 30Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & AvocadoView RecipeEva KolenkoThis tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to cut down on the meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
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Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & Avocado
Eva Kolenko
This tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to cut down on the meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
07of 30Asparagus CasseroleView RecipeJason DonnellyBlanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner.
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Asparagus Casserole
Jason Donnelly
Blanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner.
08of 30Avocado Tuna SaladView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessJazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creaminess that’s cut with a hit of acidity from lemon and a briny punch from feta cheese. Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
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Avocado Tuna Salad
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creaminess that’s cut with a hit of acidity from lemon and a briny punch from feta cheese. Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.
09of 30Taco-Stuffed ZucchiniView RecipeThese stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They’re perfect for a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables.
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Taco-Stuffed Zucchini
These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They’re perfect for a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables.
10of 30Chicken Salad-Stuffed AvocadosView RecipeLooking for a clean, packable lunch for work? This healthy homemade chicken salad served inside an avocado instead of with bread is just the ticket. Plus, this recipe makes enough for ready-made lunches for the week! If you have leftover cooked chicken on hand, skip Step 1 and use about 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken in Step 2.
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Chicken Salad-Stuffed Avocados
Looking for a clean, packable lunch for work? This healthy homemade chicken salad served inside an avocado instead of with bread is just the ticket. Plus, this recipe makes enough for ready-made lunches for the week! If you have leftover cooked chicken on hand, skip Step 1 and use about 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken in Step 2.
11of 30Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & EscaroleView RecipeThis easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.
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Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole
This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.
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Tea-Leaf Salad
13of 30Cream of Broccoli SoupView RecipeThis simple and healthy cream of broccoli soup recipe gets its flavor from a mixture of aromatic vegetables, including leeks and celery. Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture. Enjoy this easy homemade cream of broccoli soup as a comforting appetizer or pair it with a sandwich or salad for lunch or dinner.
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
This simple and healthy cream of broccoli soup recipe gets its flavor from a mixture of aromatic vegetables, including leeks and celery. Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture. Enjoy this easy homemade cream of broccoli soup as a comforting appetizer or pair it with a sandwich or salad for lunch or dinner.
14of 30Cauliflower Fried Rice with SteakView RecipeYou could argue that fried rice is really all about the “add-ins,” so why not skip the grain itself and save some calories with cauliflower while you’re at it? If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, swap sliced mushrooms for the steak. Either way, you don’t have to be on a low-carb diet to love this 30-minute dinner.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice with Steak
You could argue that fried rice is really all about the “add-ins,” so why not skip the grain itself and save some calories with cauliflower while you’re at it? If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, swap sliced mushrooms for the steak. Either way, you don’t have to be on a low-carb diet to love this 30-minute dinner.
15of 30"Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado SalsaView RecipeColorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.
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“Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa
Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast.
16of 30Cauliflower Steaks with ChimichurriView RecipeIn this stunning, healthy cauliflower recipe, a head of cauliflower is cut into thick slabs then roasted until caramelized and served with chimichurri, a garlic-herb sauce. The cauliflower steaks make a fine accompaniment to actual steaks, or better still, serve them on their own as a vegetarian alternative to steak. Each head of cauliflower will provide 2 to 3 steaks from the center–the sides tend to crumble. For a truly show-stopping presentation, use the center portion of 2 heads and save the rest of the cauliflower for another recipe that calls for cauliflower florets.
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Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
In this stunning, healthy cauliflower recipe, a head of cauliflower is cut into thick slabs then roasted until caramelized and served with chimichurri, a garlic-herb sauce. The cauliflower steaks make a fine accompaniment to actual steaks, or better still, serve them on their own as a vegetarian alternative to steak. Each head of cauliflower will provide 2 to 3 steaks from the center–the sides tend to crumble. For a truly show-stopping presentation, use the center portion of 2 heads and save the rest of the cauliflower for another recipe that calls for cauliflower florets.
17of 30Broccoli Salad with BaconView RecipeClassic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that’s sure to be a new picnic favorite.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Classic broccoli salad, the perfect dish for a potluck, is updated with cauliflower, bacon and a sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds in this so-easy recipe that’s sure to be a new picnic favorite.
18of 30Ceviche-Stuffed AvocadosView RecipeRather than serving this easy mock shrimp ceviche with chips or tortillas, cut some carbs and pile the citrusy seafood in fresh avocado bowls for a fun and healthy presentation.
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Ceviche-Stuffed Avocados
Rather than serving this easy mock shrimp ceviche with chips or tortillas, cut some carbs and pile the citrusy seafood in fresh avocado bowls for a fun and healthy presentation.
19of 30Pizza Lettuce WrapsView RecipeGo light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.
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Pizza Lettuce Wraps
Go light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.
20of 30Chicken & White Bean SoupView RecipeOnce again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.
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Chicken & White Bean Soup
Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.
21of 30Avocado Caprese SaladView RecipePhotographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine KeelyThis avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color. Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
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Avocado Caprese Salad
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
This avocado caprese salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese salad with the addition of creamy avocado. The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color. Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
22of 30Loaded Cauliflower CasseroleView RecipeYou’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.
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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
You’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.
23of 30Simple Cabbage SaladView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessCabbage maintains a nice crunch when it’s tossed with an easy dressing in this simple cabbage salad recipe. This easy salad is perfect for fall when cabbage is at its sweetest.
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Simple Cabbage Salad
Cabbage maintains a nice crunch when it’s tossed with an easy dressing in this simple cabbage salad recipe. This easy salad is perfect for fall when cabbage is at its sweetest.
24of 30Tomato SoupView RecipeSonia BozzoThis healthy tomato soup recipe is perfect paired with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Make a double batch and freeze the extra for rainy day emergencies.
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Tomato Soup
Sonia Bozzo
This healthy tomato soup recipe is perfect paired with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Make a double batch and freeze the extra for rainy day emergencies.
25of 30Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisThis vegetable-based dish is so rich, you won’t miss the carbs. And a fork becomes a magic wand when it scrapes the squash flesh and noodles practically tumble into the skillet. This hearty side dish makes a great accompaniment for roast chicken or pork chops.
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Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
This vegetable-based dish is so rich, you won’t miss the carbs. And a fork becomes a magic wand when it scrapes the squash flesh and noodles practically tumble into the skillet. This hearty side dish makes a great accompaniment for roast chicken or pork chops.
26of 30Cheesy Green Bean CasseroleView RecipeIf green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you’re, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
If green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you’re, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.
27of 30Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & ParmesanView RecipeThis whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy–and requires just 5 minutes of active time–but delivers a healthy side dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor. Serve the whole roasted cauliflower with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan
This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy–and requires just 5 minutes of active time–but delivers a healthy side dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor. Serve the whole roasted cauliflower with roast chicken, turkey or pork or as part of a vegetarian meal.
28of 30Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Soy SauceView RecipeIf you like “eggplant in garlic sauce” from your favorite Chinese restaurant, this is the dish for you! It’s spicy and slightly sweet, but not sticky-sweet like some restaurant versions tend to be. Keep some basic Asian condiments in your arsenal and you can easily and quickly pull off this garlic eggplant recipe at home! Also, because this whole dish comes together very fast, have everything ready to add to the pan before you start cooking.
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Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Soy Sauce
If you like “eggplant in garlic sauce” from your favorite Chinese restaurant, this is the dish for you! It’s spicy and slightly sweet, but not sticky-sweet like some restaurant versions tend to be. Keep some basic Asian condiments in your arsenal and you can easily and quickly pull off this garlic eggplant recipe at home! Also, because this whole dish comes together very fast, have everything ready to add to the pan before you start cooking.
29of 30Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & WalnutsView RecipeSweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
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Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts
Sweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
30of 30Smoked Salmon Breakfast WrapsView RecipeThis take on lox and cream cheese uses whole wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.
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Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps
This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.
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