Quick Black Bean Mexican Soup

Quick Black Bean Mexican SoupThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Add the stock slowly as you’re making this soup. If you like more of a chili, only add enough liquid to cover the vegetables. If you prefer a thinner soup, add all of the stock. Avocado, sour cream, and hot sauce would make wonderful garnishes. Tip: If you’ve got the time, this soup tastes even better […]

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Japanese Stir Fry

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The key to turning a simple veggie stir fry into a solid meal is serving the veg mix with whole grains like brown rice or quinoa. Offer this dish with soy sauce to allow your family to add only as much flavoring as they like. Tip: If you serve it over instant brown rice, the rice […]

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Rice Cooker Lentils & Rice

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Rice isn’t the only thing you can cook in a rice cooker. Rice cookers, which are designed to shut off or reduce heat at a certain point in their cook cycle, are often on the approved cooking equipment list for dorms. This dish, made with shelf-stable and inexpensive ingredients, is a perfect option for college […]

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Broccoli Rice Stir Fry

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A stir fry that’s as delicious as it is simple, you’ll love how little active time you need to spend at the stove to pull this meal together. If you’ve got other veggies in need of using up, toss ’em in. Stir fries are great for using up odds and ends.

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Penne with Lentils

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Lentils are a wonderful source of protein and fiber. They’re good for the planet and good for your body, and gosh darn it, they’re just plain tasty if you cook ’em right. This simple dish is a yummy and easy way to try adding lentils to your diet.

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Pumpkin Raisin Oatmeal

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A great way to start your autumn day. If you enjoy steel cut oats but never have the time, try swapping the rolled oats for steel cut and make this spicy fall recipe in a slow cooker to wake up to a memorable smell.

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Pear Almond Salad

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Keep a sharp eye for fresh pears in the fall for a sweet, creamy salad topping you’ll go back to time and again. Carrots and toasted almonds balance the soft pear with a good, crunchy snap. Tip: Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly gold and fragrant, stirring occasionally.

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Rotini Florentine

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Speedy and using nothing you can’t store in a freezer or pantry, this recipe is the perfect trick to keep tucked up your sleeve for impossibly busy nights. To round it out as a meal, add leftover chicken or a can of white beans.

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