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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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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Lemon and olive oil are a classic combination for dressing salad, and they’re a perfect pairing with lentils, which boost the fiber and protein in this easy salad.

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Portuguese Sausage & Black Bean Soup

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This soup can be made up to three days in advance; in fact, its flavor matures after a night in the fridge. Scallions, cilantro, and lime make lovely garnishes if you’d like a little green to brighten up the dish.

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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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Chicken & Rice

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Chicken and rice is a classic dish, and this easy-peasy version is designed for you to set it up and leave it alone while you do other things. It’s an ideal meal to add to a meal prep day—just let it simmer gently on the back burner while you prep, roast, and pack your produce […]

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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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