Celebrate spring with some feel-good meals.
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1. Grilled Salmon Tacos with Strawberry Avocado Slaw
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Taco Tuesday never looked (or tasted) so good. Get the recipe.
2. Foil Pack Chicken And Rainbow Veggies
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Not only does cooking chicken in foil cut down on clean-up, but it also keeps the meat super moist. Get the recipe.
3. Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
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Stock up at your local farmer's market and then whip up this veggie packed pasta. Get the recipe.
4. Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowls
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Feel free to use your favorite grain like quinoa or brown rice if you're not a huge fan of cauliflower rice. Get the recipe.
5. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Sheet pan dinner = no mess = happy you. Get the recipe.
6. Spaghetti Squash with Thai Peanut Sauce
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Swap noodles for spaghetti squash for a low-carb version of Pad Thai the whole family will love. Get the recipe.
7. Hummus Flatbread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Pesto
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Start with naan or store-bought flatbread, then top it with your favorite kind of hummus and any extras — like sun-dried tomato, olives, and roasted red peppers. Get the recipe.
8. Tomato and Ricotta Whole Wheat Pasta
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When it comes to pasta, sometimes it's best to keep things simple — like this recipe with tomatoes, basil, and creamy ricotta. Get the recipe.
9. Baked Chicken Parmesan
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These chicken cutlets are baked in the oven rather than pan-fried. Get the recipe.
10. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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The best kinds of salads are the ones you can eat with your hands. Get the recipe.
11. Farmer's Market Pasta Primavera with Goat Cheese
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Use whatever vegetables you have in your fridge like corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, or peppers. Get the recipe.
12. Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
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Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? This lightened up stir-fry comes together in just 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
13. Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
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This homemade avocado pesto takes these zucchini noodles from ordinary to next-level — with zero butter or cream involved. Get the recipe.
14. Spicy Cauliflower Burgers
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These easy burger patties call for quinoa, cauliflower, egg, breadcrumbs, and some seasoning. Dress them up with your favorite toppings like slaw, cheese, and avocado. Get the recipe.
15. Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
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Try saying this one three times fast: Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi. Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi. Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi. OK, you've worked up an appetite. Get the recipe.
16. Portobello Stacks with Avocado Chimichurri
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Whether you're trying to cut back on meat or just want to try something new, these thick and juicy portobello stacks are a satisfying alternative to steak. Get the recipe.
17. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
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You can always add your favorite protein like chicken, steak, shrimp, or tofu to these Tex-Mex veggie bowls. Get the recipe.
18. Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry
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For a meatless dinner that's seriously comforting (and even more satisfying than takeout), make this creamy curry and serve it over a bed of rice or quinoa. Get the recipe.
19. Miso Sesame Tuna Rice Bowls
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This recipe seems totally fancy, but it actually comes together in about 15 minutes. If you don't feel like making the miso-sesame sauce, a drizzle of soy sauce will do the trick. Get the recipe.
20. Sausage Kale Spaghetti Squash Frittata
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There's no wrong time of day for frittata, so make this dish for dinner and save the leftovers for breakfast. Get the recipe.
21. Mango Coconut Tofu Bowls
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If you've got a thing for savory-sweet recipes, you're going to love this vegetarian dish. The tofu is pan-fried in a honey, lime, and soy sauce glaze, then piled on a bed of garlicky coconut rice. Get the recipe.
22. Veggie Packed Chickpea Pot Pie
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Filled to the brim with veggies, this meatless pot pie will satisfy your comfort food craving without weighing you down. Get the recipe.
23. Vegan Beet Burgers
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These savory burger patties are made with black beans, beets, quinoa, mushrooms, and lots of spices. Eat it in a bun or on top of a salad. Get the recipe.
24. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Paprika Cashew Cream
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Make a big batch of this cashew cream sauce, then freeze it and save it for later. It's the perfect way to dress up anything from pasta and vegetables to chicken and fish. Get the recipe.
25. Mexican Baked Turkey Meatballs
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These flavorful meatballs are seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Get the recipe.
26. Spiced Eggplant Shakshuka
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Loaded with fire-roasted tomatoes, baked eggs, and roasted eggplant, this Middle Eastern-inspired recipe makes for a filling meal any time of day. Get the recipe.
27. Salmon and Veggies in Parchment Packets
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If you've never cooked fish in parchment paper, it's time to give it a try. The fish and vegetables cook perfectly together, and best of all, there's almost no clean-up necessary. Get the recipe.
28. Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
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This lightened-up version of lasagna makes the most of spring's freshest produce. Get the recipe.
29. Quinoa and Beef Stuffed Peppers
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Top these southwestern stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings like salsa, cheddar, and avocado. Feel free to sub the ground beef for chicken, turkey, or even quinoa and black beans. Get the recipe.
30. Asian Ramen Chicken Chopped Salad
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All you need are a few basic ingredients — like instant ramen, chicken, cabbage, and soy sauce — to whip up this crunchy, tangy salad. Get the recipe.
31. Grilled Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
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It's time to start cooking like it's spring, people. This colorful, zesty, and sweet chicken dinner is the perfect place to start. Get the recipe.
