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20 Healthy Spring Meals You Can Make in 20 Minutes

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD March 04, 2020
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Get ready for spring with these bright and tasty recipes. These dishes are easily made in 20 minutes, which means you can spend more time in the nice weather. Recipes like Smoked Salmon Avocado Toasts and Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula are light, nutritious, and perfect for the long-awaited sunny days.

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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

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In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.  Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Mediterranean Cod with Roasted Tomatoes

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Oregano, thyme and paprika flavor the cod in this 15-minute, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Olives, capers and roasted cherry tomatoes add color and zest to each bite. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula

Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula
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Prosciutto and arugula elevate this simple grilled pizza. If you have time, let the dough stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to make rolling it out easier in this 20-minute healthy pizza recipe. Thawed frozen corn works in place of fresh, just pat it dry before sprinkling it on the pizza. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
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Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one! Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toasts

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They would have been canapés back in 1979--today they're trendy avocado toasts. Let your guests creatively customize their nibbles by setting out an array of garnishes for this healthy appetizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017

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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

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Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

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Greek Salad Nachos

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This vegetarian nacho recipe is a fun combination of two favorites--nachos and Greek salad. It uses whole-grain pita chips instead of the tortilla chips used in traditional nacho recipes, and it's loaded with the classic fresh vegetables in Greek salad as well as creamy hummus and salty feta cheese. And it doesn't even need the oven! Easily doubled, this makes a great appetizer or light dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce

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This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple

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This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils--just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017

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Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge

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Perk up your morning oatmeal with the addition of tangy rhubarb. Using milk for this oatmeal gives it a calcium boost, but the recipe also works well with water--and you'll save about 60 calories. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011

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Loaded Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad

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Turn simple precooked ingredients into a delicious one-dish meal, high in fiber and with plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Mediterranean Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus

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These healthy multi-grain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you're ready to make the wraps. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Fast Omelet-Topped Rosemary Veggies

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This quick and easy omelet is the perfect solution to breakfast or brunch. This low-calorie omelet packs a protein punch and offers a unique flavor combination guaranteed to help jump start the day. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Strawberry & Tuna Spinach Salad

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Enjoy sweet, juicy strawberries paired with nutrient-dense mushrooms and tangy tuna salad. This is the ultimate salad to keep you feeling full. It boasts 20 grams of protein and 10.5 grams of fiber -- both nutrients known to satiate hunger. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs

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Elevate plain-Jane scrambled eggs with smoked trout and fresh spinach in this healthy breakfast recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2017

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Vietnamese BLT Wraps

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This gluten-free twist on the conventional BLT also has a little Vietnamese flavor pop. This makes only four wraps, but you can easily scale it up to serve a crowd. Reprinted from Real Food Heals by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2017, Seamus Mullen. Source: Seamus Mullen's Real Food Heals

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Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich

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Here's a sweet spin on a healthy breakfast-sandwich recipe. Other seasonal fruit, such as blueberries or sliced peaches, would be tasty toppers too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

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Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta

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This quick and easy lemony and herb pasta dish makes a delicious side. Try adding chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Smoked Sablefish & Radish Flagel

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Top flagels, aka flat bagels, with smoked sablefish (black cod) for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Sablefish has a firmer texture than smoked salmon. Look for it with other smoked fish in the seafood department at your grocery store or substitute an equal amount of smoked salmon. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

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Fig & Goat Cheese Salad

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The sweet-and-savory combination of the figs and earthy goat cheese will surely satisfy the palate. If you can't find dried figs, try swapping in dried apricots. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017

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    1 of 20 Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
    2 of 20 Mediterranean Cod with Roasted Tomatoes
    3 of 20 Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula
    4 of 20 Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
    5 of 20 Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toasts
    6 of 20 Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait
    7 of 20 Greek Salad Nachos
    8 of 20 Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce
    9 of 20 Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple
    10 of 20 Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge
    11 of 20 Loaded Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad
    12 of 20 Mediterranean Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
    13 of 20 Fast Omelet-Topped Rosemary Veggies
    14 of 20 Strawberry & Tuna Spinach Salad
    15 of 20 Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs
    16 of 20 Vietnamese BLT Wraps
    17 of 20 Strawberry-Ricotta Waffle Sandwich
    18 of 20 Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta
    19 of 20 Smoked Sablefish & Radish Flagel
    20 of 20 Fig & Goat Cheese Salad

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