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Cuban-Style Beans and Rice

Looking for an easy, filling meal? This Cuban-inspired recipe is packed with fiber AND flavor; not to mention, it’s super easy to make! This dish yields about 4 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 

  • 1 cup onion, chopped 

Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf

If you want to cook for the whole family or are looking for a good meal prep recipe, this is the one for you. You can pair this mouthwatering meatloaf with roasted or mashed red potatoes, a leafy salad, or even mashed cauliflower as a nutritious potato substitute. This dish only takes about 15 minutes of prep time and yields 8 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • Nonstick cooking spray 

Bacon and Cheese Turkey Burgers

Get your grillin’ game on with these succulent burgers! Try these low-carb patties without the buns to skip the extra sugar – don't worry, though, you won’t even miss the bread with these delights. This dish yields 6 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • Nonstick cooking spray 

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey breast 

Sweet Potato & Barley Pilaf

This recipe has everything you need – filling, easy to make, and it’s packed with veggies and flavor. This dish makes 4 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • 700 grams (25 ounces) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to fry and drizzle 

Salmon & Spinach With Tartare Cream

Prepare to be entranced with this delectable recipe! Salmon is a super-food when it comes to regulating your blood sugar levels (read more about that here!), and this is one exquisite way to get that Omega-3. Serve this savory fish with your favorite grains and/or roasted veggies! This dish only takes roughly 15 minutes to cook and makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

Cchole (Chickpea Curry)

This healthy Indian recipe is easy to make and even easier to love. You can serve with basmati rice or naan for authenticity, or opt for cauliflower rice for even more veggie goodness. This dish only takes about 15 minutes to cook and makes 6 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 medium serrano pepper, cut into thirds 

  • 4 large cloves garlic 

Mediterranean Roasted Mushrooms

Take a trip to the Mediterranean with this filling, delicious recipe! Mushrooms are rich in protein and flavor, and are a great meat substitute. This dish makes 4 servings. 

Ingredients: 

  • 8 large flat mushrooms, stems removed 

  • Olive oil spray 

Meat Lover's Breakfast Cups

Start off your day with this protein-packed breakfast delight! These “muffins” are sure to satisfy the most voracious (and carnivorous) appetites without all that saturated fat. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 tablespoon light sour cream 

  • 2 precooked turkey sausage breakfast patties (thawed and diced) 

Hot Spiced Cider Tea

Looking for a warm drink to keep you cozy during fall and winter, or to comfort you during a rainy day? This delicious hot spiced cider tea is exactly what you’re searching for. 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks 

  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 

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