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While I consider myself a confident and adventurous home cook, I prioritize practicality during weeknights. And that’s when easy dinners, like what you’ll find in this week’s meal plan, come in handy. This week’s flavorful summer dinners have all the best flavors of the season, plus they’re packed with fiber to help me feel my best all week long.
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
You’ve probably heard that fiber is good for you, especially when it comes to getting your bathroom routine on track. But the truth is that fiber does more than help you poop. Fiberhas some astonishing benefits, from reducing your risk of chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to promoting weight management and healthy bones. Each delicious dinner in this lineup provides at least 6 grams of fiber to help you meet your fiber needs this week.
While all of this week’s recipes are delicious, I’m particularly excited about making Tuesday’sCreamy Lemon Orzo with Spinach & Snap Peas. Although it looks more like risotto, orzois actually a type of pasta. But unlike regular pasta, which you usually boil first (unless you’re making a baked pasta), orzo is cooked similar to rice, simmered in liquid; in this case, broth, white wine and lemon juice. This recipe calls for snap peas, which are one of my favorite summer veggies. I frequently snack on them with lime juice and a pinch of salt. This creamy and comforting recipe is easily whipped up in just 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s pretty easy to reap the benefits of fiber with this dish, since a 1-cup serving delivers 12 grams of fiber from the orzo, spinach and snap peas. To round out the meal, I’ll serve it with a simple but flavorfulLemony-Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon.
Sunday:Baked Beans with Ground Beefwith a side ofBroccoli and Cauliflower Sauté
Monday:One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Tuesday:Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spinach & Snap Peastopped withLemony-Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon
Wednesday:Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole
Thursday:Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas
Friday:Asopao de Camarones (One-Pot Rice & Shrimp Stew)
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Something Sweet
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
When it comes to cookies, there’s nothing I enjoy more than when the outside is crispy and the center is chewy—and theseLemon-Blueberry Cookiesare just like that. Plus, fresh blueberries are a must on my shopping list during summer, so I’m excited to have another delicious way to use them. This recipe makes three dozen cookies, so they are the perfect option when you’re on dessert duty or just want to share with family and neighbors!
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