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Healthy Dinner Recipes

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
January 03, 2010
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Low in fat and packed with protein and vitamin-rich veggies, these dinners are perfect for your post-baby nutrition plan. Bonus: They taste so good you can serve them to the whole family.
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Mediterranean Chicken

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Spice up ho-hum chicken with this flavor-packed recipe that's low in fat. Oregano, garlic, and peppers give it a Mediterranean flair.

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Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla

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Just because you're eating right it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste. This zesty quesadilla recipe features whole-wheat tortillas and nutrient-rich vegetables.

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Taco Soup

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Perfect for a quick, last-minute dinner, this hearty Mexican-inspired soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. Lean ground beef keeps the calories in check, plus your favorite taco seasoning adds crave-worthy flavor.

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Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps

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This portable chicken wrap makes a delicious meal on the run. Ready-made ingredients like broccoli slaw cut prep time in half. You'll love the combination of ginger, garlic, and peanut sauce.

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Turkey-Pesto Lettuce Roll-Ups

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Made with only three ingredients, these no-cook Bibb lettuce roll-ups are a fresh, low calorie twist on plain turkey sandwiches.

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Tomato Soup

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Rich in antioxidants and low in fat, this comfort food favorite doesn't disappoint.

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Greek Tacos

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Like regular tacos, only healthier! This recipe combines your favorite Greek salad ingredients such as cucumber, feta, and tomato, and loads them on a crunchy taco shell.

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Satay Wraps

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This fresh-flavored skillet sensation jazzes up lean ground beef with peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, and green onion. Serve it inside of Boston lettuce leaves.

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Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fry

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This healthy spin on a take-out classic tastes great over long-grain rice.

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Easy Black-Bean Soup

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Treat yourself to this filling, cinnamon-infused soup, topped with tasty Greek yogurt.

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Curry in a Hurry

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No time to cook? Think again! This veggie-packed curry recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes.

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Red Bean Vegetable Jambalaya

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This Cajun specialty gets a healthy makeover with couscous instead of rice. Super foods like carrots, cauliflower, and kidney beans make it easy for you to get your daily dose of vitamins.

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Orange, Beet and Chicken Salad

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Bold and refreshing with Asian-inspired flavor, this salad is far from boring. You'll love the zesty dressing made with peanut butter, orange juice, and sesame oil.

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How to Properly Steam

Steaming is a healthy way to prepare foods because it requires no extra fat for cooking.

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