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Easy, Healthy Dinners Ideas

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Thanks to these easy, healthy dinner recipes, you can solve the mystery of what to make tonight (and all those busy nights to come).

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Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale

Get the recipe: Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale

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Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a superstar “grain” (technically, it’s a seed) that provides as much protein as meat, but without the fat or cholesterol. Here, it’s dressed up with raisins, steamed broccoli, and chopped almonds.

Get the recipe: Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf

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Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes

Fresh thyme and oregano infuse this dish with wonderful aromas and flavors.

Get the recipe: Chicken With White Beans and Tomatoes

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Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots

This well-priced cut of meat does best when cooked low and slow. Don’t try to make it on the high setting or it may end up chewy and stringy.

Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Coffee-Braised Brisket With Potatoes and Carrots

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Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts

Sautéed meaty mushrooms and melted cheese make a mouthwatering topping for the crisp, airy puff pastry.

Get the recipe: Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts

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Spiced Lamb Chops With Chickpea and Carrot Sauté

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Seared Tilapia With Watercress and Mango Salad

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Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros

Serve this incredibly easy one-pot meal with flour tortillas for a delicious brunch or creative dinner.

Get the recipe: Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros

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 Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons

Mix the roughly mashed potatoes with onions, mustard, parsley, and chopped cornichons—tiny, tart pickles—to add vibrant flavor and texture.

Get the recipe: Sausages With Smashed Potatoes and Cornichons

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Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur—a nutty, nutritious grain—gets jazzed up with tomatoes, olives, scallions, and oregano.

Get the recipe: Orange Chicken With Bulgur Pilaf

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Related: The Best Way to Slice an Avocado

Preparing an avocado can be a slippery, messy task. Follow the simple steps in this video to simplify working with the fruit—and get you a step closer to that guacamole. If you’re dealing with a rock hard avocado, place it in a brown paper bag with a banana, which can hasten ripening.

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