Hoping to kick off the new year with some healthy recipes? No need to forgo your favorite flavorful foods for bland salads! We’ve got you covered with a handful of high-protein dishes to power you through the day. The best part is that they can all be prepped in under 15 minutes, making sticking to your resolution easier than ever.
Craving a comforting casserole for a cold night in January? This taco-inspired version is made with lean ground turkey and an entire can of black beans for a protein and fiber-filled dinner. We also have two cozy bowls on the menu this week — “everything” seasoned salmon and Mongolian-style beef. The base for both is rice mixed with a medley of shredded veggies to keep things lightened up. You can easily upgrade snack time, too, with homemade spiced chickpeas. They’re crunchy, savory and packed with nutrients in every bite. Don’t think we forgot about dessert, either! Roasted pears with pecan crumble will satisfy your sweet tooth while squeezing in an extra serving of fruit and nuts.
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What to cook this week
The trick to making RDN Frances Largeman-Roth’s turkey and black bean casserole come together in just 35 minutes? Store-bought taco seasoning. Spicy or mild? That part is up to you!
If you love an everything bagel with lox for breakfast, you’ll love this everything salmon rice bowl for dinner. Ali Rosen suggests using any veggies you have on hand for an easy weeknight dinner.
Kevin Curry transformed a takeout favorite into a healthy, at-home dinner with a few easy technique tips. You can even swap out the brown rice with cauliflower rice for even more veggies.
Move over, popcorn! Checka Ciammaichelli’s spiced roasted chickpeas are the new healthy snack in town. They’re delicious on their own, but can also be used to top salads and grain bowls.
A few simple ingredients are all it takes to make the homemade crumble and whipped cream for Lauren Salkeld’s roasted pears recipe. Swap in apples or plums to switch things up.