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I love seeing all the delicious fall fruits and veggies on the grocery store shelves. The saying goes, “You eat with your eyes first,” and the gorgeous array of colorful apples, squash and dark leafy greens has me hungry! Not only is this seasonal produce delicious—it’s also packed with helpfulanti-inflammatory ingredientsthat do everything from supporting our immune health to protecting against chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. This week of quick and delicious dinners will help you get your fill of these important nutrients.
Your Meal Plan
Jamie Vespa
Monday’s25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladasis a yummy fall dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes, from start to finish. Sweet potatoes contain antioxidants called carotenoids, which not only give them their beautiful orange color but also help decrease inflammation in the body, particularly protecting against vision damage and supporting immune function. And as much as I love making homemade enchilada sauce, using store-bought helps to keep this dinner quick.
Wednesday’s20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skilletis another anti-inflammatory winner. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to quell inflammation and positively impact our brain, skin and heart health. Plus, tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. Friday’sSeared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemonis another dish I’m excited about. Scallops are one of my favorite types of seafood; honestly, I could eat them daily. This seafood is a source of selenium, an essential mineral that helps reduce oxidative stress. And greens like spinach and parsley provide fiber, antioxidants and a beautiful color to the dish.
Monday:25-Minute Sweet Potato & Bean Enchiladas
Tuesday:Chicken & Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pesto
Wednesday:20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skilletwith leftover quinoa
Thursday:Sheet-Pan Maple-Mustard Pork Chops & Carrots
Friday:Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon
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Something Sweet
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This easyApple-Caramel Pound Cakebrings together fall flavors I love, like crisp apples and sweet caramel. We’re invited to a friend’s house for dinner this weekend, and I’m on dessert duty. A slice of this pound cake and a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect autumnal dessert. I’ll plan on making two loaves, so I have some to warm up as a cozy afternoon snack during the week.
Get the Recipe:Apple-Caramel Pound Cake
What’s Inspiring Me This Week
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