Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch spinach and basil to preserve the color without diluting flavor, then bump up the green with fresh parsley. A little chopped tomato adds moisture and mild acidity. Be […]
resh, flavorful, veggie-packed, and ready in a 10-minute snap—now that’s a meal we can stand behind! Hummus delivers a winning combo of protein and healthy fat for staying power, while fresh bell peppers and spinach provide a satisfying crunch. Tomato-and-basil feta cheese adds a kick of salty tang and Mediterranean flair. Make this wrap the […]
This hearty supper salad is a lean-protein powerhouse thanks to chicken, chickpeas, and edamame; the parsley pesto delivers bone-boosting vitamin K. Pick up frozen shelled edamame to make this meal extra speedy. Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch) 1 cup fresh baby spinach 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon […]
Precooked whole grains are perhaps the best possible addition to the convenience food lineup, saving time and coming in serving-friendly pouches. Look for unseasoned grains for a product that’s more versatile and lower in sodium. While most precooked grains call for some cooking to reheat and finish hydrating, we skip that step here. The quinoa […]
Pull the pan off the heat as needed, while stirring, to control how fast the eggs cook. The finished omelet should be golden outside and unbrowned, while still creamy at the very center. Ingredients 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 large eggs, divided 1 teaspoon butter, divided Nutritional […]
This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We broil the steak over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they cook. Ingredients 6 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 6 ounces steak, trimmed, halved lengthwise, […]
This pasta dinner is a game changer: You use just enough liquid to cook the pasta–no colander needed. Recipe adapted from our sister publication Southern Living. Cost for 4: $8.43 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups […]
Red beans and rice is a tried and true standby for good reason—at it’s simplest, the dish is hearty, tasty, comes together fast, and can be whipped up with ease, even during those hectic weeks you can’t seem to make it the grocery store. We amped up this largely pantry staple-based recipe with a runny […]
All the fresh flavors of summer come together in Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad. The homemade buttermilk dressing balances the heat of the chicken and completes the meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider […]
Just a bit of a rich and pungent cheese can go quite a long way. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of chicken, fresh veggies, and whole-grain noodles. Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta 1 medium shallot, […]