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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Balsamic Chicken over Spinach

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A simple marinade of balsamic vinegar and garlic take your average chicken and elevates it to a brand new level of flavor. To round out the meal, add your favorite fruit to the spinach and serve with whole-grain bread.

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Classic Meatloaf

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This meatloaf tastes just like your mother used to make it, but with lean meat and oats to bind the mixture and keep it moist, this version is a whole lot healthier. If you like more veggies in your meatloaf, feel free to add more of your favorites to the mix.

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Light Valencia Paella

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Paella is a Valencian dish that varies wildly from chef to chef, finding its roots in the etymology of the word, which implies a dish cooked in a single pan. The core of the dish is rice, vegetables, and meat, making it a nutritious tradition that’s easy to modify for your family’s tastes. Tip: When […]

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Chicken Mushroom Skillet

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Relying on leftover chicken and frozen veggies, this skillet can come together in no time flat. The broth turns into a thicker sauce as it cooks the noodles, leaving you with a delicious meal and minimal cleanup.

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Roasted Veggie Bowl

Roasted Eggplant BowlThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This is a very basic healthy dish that can be easily modified with your favorite salt-free seasoning blends to give you some quick and easy meals with a bit of variety throughout the week. Try tossing it with your favorite Guiding Stars-rated pasta sauce or add in some fresh chopped tomatoes with a bit of […]

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Tomato Lentil Soup

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This recipe is a protein-filled elevation of tomato soup. Lentils are a wonderful food to learn to cook with if they aren’t yet a staple of your diet. Nutritious, cheap, and easy to flavor any number of ways, they’re a powerhouse ingredient for any kitchen, and especially kitchens minding a budget. This soup uses blending […]

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Penne with Shrimp Salad

Penne and Shrimp SaladTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Two simple dishes, one balanced meal! Enjoy a small portion of your favorite pasta and sauce with a robust serving of leafy greens and shrimp for an easy dinner packed with flavor. Made with grab-n-go items that come together quickly, this is a perfect meal to have ingredients on hand for in case of a […]

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