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| 20 Recipes in Less Than 20 Minutes |
| By Christine Many |
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Eating healthy doesn't have to mean slaving for hours in the kitchen. Try some of these quick and delicious recipes and you'll have plenty of time to spend on other things.
Breakfast
Strawberry Smoothies
Here's a great low-fat way to kick-start your morning or get that much needed afternoon boost.
Blueberry Yogurt Crunch
This jazzed-up yogurt is a quick and healthy breakfast.
Tropical Soy Smoothie
Here's a delicious way to add some soy to your diet. The fruit supplies a good amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Lunch
Chinese Chicken Salad
Tired of regular chicken salad? Here's a great way to kick it up a notch. Asian spices and flavorings pair up with pasta to create a nice variation of a traditional favorite.
PB Apple Sandwich
Here's a new twist on an old favorite. It's a perfect brown-bagger for those who are always on the run.
Pete's Chopped Salad
As lunch entrées, chopped salads are light yet filling, and extremely versatile. Change a couple of ingredients, add different seasonings, and you have a whole new dish.
Reuben Sandwich
If the thought of a regular sandwich is just too boring, try this trimmed-down classic. You'll be glad you did!
Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad
This salad is packed full of protein thanks to the beans and tuna.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Most tuna salads are dripping in mayonnaise. But why settle for such a high-fat ordinary-tasting treatment? In this alternative version, lemon juice, plain yogurt, and Dijon mustard add moisture and tanginess.
Pasta-Salmon Salad
People used to think that pasta was fattening, but it's the sauce that often makes it a high-fat dish (a cup of plain cooked pasta contains less than 1g of fat). Here, salmon adds the protein while a light yogurt sauce adds flavor.
Snacks
Microwave S'mores
This no-fuss microwave version of the childhood classic is so good, it will make you feel like you're cheating!
Baked Apple
Not only is this healthy snack quick but it's delicious too! The microwave cuts down the cooking time, and satisfaction is just minutes away.
Bananas Foster
Easy is the word for this fancy dessert. Just three ingredients and a microwave turn an ordinary banana into a quick and yummy snack.
Dinner
Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes
For this entrée, tossing pasta with fresh tomatoes and herbs makes for a fast, light meal.
Bow Ties With Mozzarella and Fresh Tomatoes
Need a quick dinner? Try this pasta dish for a healthy meal that will please the whole family.
Broccoli Pizza
A prebaked pizza shell makes this pie easy to prepare and serve.
Mexican Confetti Orzo
Put together this meal while the orzo cooks and you'll be out of the kitchen in no time.
Moroccan Couscous
If a quick meal is what you're looking for, this couscous dish is the way to go.
Broiled Flounder With Herbed Butter
This tasty fillet of flounder is a health-conscious cook's answer to fast food.
Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce
Preparing the sauce while the pasta cooks makes this a timesaving dinner.
Turkey-Garlic Stir-Fry
Stir-frying is a healthy, low-fat way to cook up a tasty dish. Combining turkey and veggies helps keep the calories down and the protein up.
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