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  5. 16 Recipes to Make for a Cozy Sunday Dinner

16 Recipes to Make for a Cozy Sunday Dinner

February 08, 2020
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Sundays are for unwinding from the weekend and preparing for the week to come. Take some time today to make a delicious meal for your family or friends that will leave people full and nourished for the week ahead. Dishes like Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping will remind you of favorites from your childhood—but with a healthy twist—and are sure to impress.

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Strands of tender squash replace pasta for a more flavorful version of spaghetti pie casserole. Not to mention, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta and saves more than 150 calories per serving compared to a traditional recipe. A sprinkling of nutty fontina cheese melts into a gooey topping.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Feta cheese, roasted peppers, spinach and more flavors from the Mediterranean fill these easy stuffed chicken breasts. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color, and finishing it in the oven ensures that this healthy baked chicken recipe cooks evenly throughout.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping

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In this easy shepherd's pie recipe, we keep the carbs in check by using creamy mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes. The ground beef filling is cooked in the same skillet used for baking the pie, making assembly (and cleanup) a breeze.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Parchment Packet Baked Tuna Steaks & Vegetables with Creamy Dijon-Turmeric Sauce

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How to bake fish perfectly? Wrapping the fish and vegetables in parchment packets creates steam that keeps the tuna moist while it cooks. Plus, it's a fun presentation.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

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Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Heirloom Tomato & Shallot Confit

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Pair juicy, tender pork with a rich, flavorful tomato confit that tastes like melted tomatoes and sweet shallot preserves. We think this sweet and savory pork recipe is just as suitable for company as it is for Wednesday night dinner at home.Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Creamy Spinach Pasta

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This might be one of the creamiest light pasta dishes you've ever had! The mascarpone cheese adds a richness to the spinach pasta that's unexpected--especially in a healthy pasta recipe.Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Slow-Cooker Potato Soup Four Ways

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Be sure to use waxy potatoes, such as red or Yukon Gold, in this crockpot potato soup recipe. The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets. Load your bowl up like a classic baked potato or see Tip (below) for more ways to mix it up.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Grilled Greek Chicken & Vegetable Salad

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Fresh herbs, olives, and feta cheese give this grilled chicken and vegetable salad its distinct Greek flavor. On a hot summer evening when you don't want to be in the kitchen, fire up the grill and in 25 minutes, dinner is served.Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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Enjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with a white wine-butter sauce and zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Lasagna Soup

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This quick and healthy lasagna soup recipe has all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna with plenty of tomatoes, Italian turkey sausage and lasagna noodles broken into bite-size bits. A dollop of ricotta cheese mixed with mozzarella and Parmesan adds a creamy finishing touch. Serve the soup with a green salad and crusty bread to sop up what's left in the bowl for an easy healthy dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato Sauce

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Total happiness in a bowl: pasta, sausage, tomatoes and herbs. The tomatoes get sweet and tender and turn into sauce with the stock and the pasta. Without ever adding any butter, the spaghetti sauce is rich and silky. Adding the herbs at the end gives the dish a fresh pop of color and flavor. This is one healthy pasta recipe we can definitely get behind!Ā Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onions

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Try this quick and easy one-skillet version of the Hungarian classic chicken paprikash. Serve the chicken cutlets, mushrooms and creamy sauce over egg noodles with a green salad on the side.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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One-Pot Garlic-Shrimp Pasta

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Forget the fuss: this one-pot meal has it all--garlic, shrimp, vegetables and plenty of fresh basil. Cleanup after this healthy dinner is a breeze and it's quick too, done in less than 30 minutes. Once you get comfortable with this weeknight recipe, get creative by substituting zucchini for the summer squash and swapping out the Brussels sprouts for broccoli or cauliflower.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Instant Pot Goulash

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Your Instant Pot (or other multicooker) cuts hours off the cooking time of this Hungarian beef stew recipe. This Instant Pot goulash, a saucy dish flavored with caraway and smoked paprika, is served over whole-wheat egg noodles that cook while your multicooker works its magic. It's comfort food at its best!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Vegetarian Gumbo

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This flavorful vegan dinner is a veggie version of the Louisiana classic. It's chock-full of butternut squash, tomatoes, poblano peppers and okra, to name just a few. This vegetarian gumbo is a quick dinner packed with flavor and spice that's done in only 30 minutes. To make it a meal, serve it with cornbread drizzled with olive oil.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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1 of 16 Spaghetti Squash Casserole
2 of 16 Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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4 of 16 Parchment Packet Baked Tuna Steaks & Vegetables with Creamy Dijon-Turmeric Sauce
5 of 16 Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
6 of 16 One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Heirloom Tomato & Shallot Confit
7 of 16 Creamy Spinach Pasta
8 of 16 Slow-Cooker Potato Soup Four Ways
9 of 16 Grilled Greek Chicken & Vegetable Salad
10 of 16 Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
11 of 16 Lasagna Soup
12 of 16 Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato Sauce
13 of 16 One-Skillet Chicken Paprikash with Mushrooms & Onions
14 of 16 One-Pot Garlic-Shrimp Pasta
15 of 16 Instant Pot Goulash
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