Having recipes for quick healthy meals at the ready makes it so much easier to get through busy workweeks. From quick plant-based entrees and snacks (plus dips and sauces) will save you time by meal prepping -- helping you maximize flavor and get dinners on the table with minimal effort.
Easy Pasta Recipes:
Try ladling this Marinara Sauce over whole grain pasta for a quick meal or spread it onto roasted vegetable sandwiches. Versatile, low-fat red sauces like our Spaghetti with Roasted Vegetable Sauce are great multitaskers: toss them with pasta, layer between lasagna noodles, or use as pizza sauce.
Stir-Fry Sauces:
Since stir-frys are cooked for a short time at high heat, they make great healthy and fast meals. Try Asian Pesto Sauce or Blackberry Five Spice Sauce.
Quick and Easy Dips & Spreads:
This Avocado Yogurt Dip doubles as a sandwich spread. Keep a batch of Roasted Red Pepper Hummus or Spicy Hummus on hand, and you’ll always have a healthy snack to enjoy with fresh vegetables or as a unique spread for sandwiches. See more dips & spreads recipes.
Salad Recipes:
Looking to kick your salads up a notch? Try the Lemon Grain Salad with Kale Pesto , which packs plenty of flavor and can be added to a bed of greens. Or pair your own salad creation with a homemade vinaigrette, like our Lemon Chia Dressing.
Easy Dessert Recipes:
Don’t worry – you’ve got time for dessert. Our Strawberry Yogurt Freeze can be made in under a minute for a sweet finale to your meal. See more dessert recipes.
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