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These healthy and flavorful dinners will help you juggle your carb intake and cholesterol levels like a pro. It can be tough to get in healthy fiber while you're eating low-carb, but these recipes include fiberful ingredients like avocados and sweet potatoes to get you the nutrients you need. Foods like fish, dark leafy greens and whole grains can also help you lower your cholesterol, so you'll see lots of tasty salmon, spinach and quinoa in these recipes. Plus, each meal sticks to lower levels of saturated fat, so you know you're eating a heart-healthy dinner. Recipes like our Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh and Salmon & Avocado Salad are so tasty, you'll be making these dinners on repeat.

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Salmon with Chopped Tomatillo Salad

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We made this chopped salad with pico de gallo in mind. Tangy tomatillos add fresh crunch to the classic mixture of tomatoes, cilantro and onion to brighten up this broiled salmon recipe.

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Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
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Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that's cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.

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Roasted Salmon & Tomatoes with Garlic & Olives

Roasted Salmon & Tomatoes with Garlic & Olives
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Keep the mess to minimum with this easy sheet-pan dinner. Cherry tomato halves roast alongside salmon fillets and make a delicious topping combined with olives, garlic and thyme in this easy fuss-free dinner.

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Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh

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Chicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that's enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes-bitter curly counterpart.

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Mediterranean-Inspired Fish with Tomato-Olive Sauce

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Inspired by dishes found in Catalonia, a region of northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean coast, fish gets baked directly in a zesty tomato-olive sauce to keep it moist and flavorful. You can also add capers, roasted peppers or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.

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Salmon & Avocado Salad

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Tender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner.

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Grilled Red Snapper & Okra with Spicy Tartar Sauce

Grilled Snapper & Okra with Spicy Tartar Sauce
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Meaty snapper holds up well on the grill, but any firm white fish will work well in its place. Look for U.S. red snapper caught in the Gulf of Mexico for the most sustainable option according to Seafood Watch. Serve with a cold pale ale or lager.

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Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Apples & Pecans

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Sweet and crunchy apples and celery combine with savory shrimp and nutty pecans in this easy, colorful dinner salad.

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Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry

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This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice.

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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

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Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

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Jamaican Escovitch Fish

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This is a traditional way that fish is served in Jamaica that is similar to the escabeches of the Spanish-speaking islands. It is traditionally served with bammy (also spelled bammie), a cassava flatbread, but I like to eat it with rice to better soak up the marinade. This recipe makes four cups of pickled vegetables: You can use it all or reserve some and use the leftovers as a complement to other fish or meat dishes or in sandwiches. Read more about this recipe in the article This Tangy Escovitch Fish Connects Jamaica to Its Spanish Past.

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Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls

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This pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper. If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

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Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can't find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper (see Associated Recipes). This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that's ready in 25 minutes.

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Teriyaki-Glazed Cod with Cauliflower Rice

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This healthy fish recipe comes together fast with just three ingredients you can always have on hand in your freezer and fridge. Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.

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Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad

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In this spin, we coat this blackened chicken with spices common to Cajun cooking, like dried thyme and cayenne pepper. Then, instead of using the traditional method of searing in a cast-iron pan, we take advantage of the warmer weather by grilling outside.

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Mahi-Mahi with Spicy Tomato-Fennel Sauce

Mahi-Mahi with Spicy Tomato-Fennel Sauce
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Check for sustainable mahi-mahi options at SeafoodWatch.org. And don't chuck the greens that grace a fennel bulb! Those fronds brighten and carry the flavors of this ultra-quick dinner. If your bulb doesn't have fronds, sub fresh dill in their place.

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Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms

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This Mediterranean fish recipe makes a tasty and healthful weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

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Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"

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Get an extra serving of vegetables and cut back on carbs by replacing rice with riced cauliflower in this healthy chicken fried rice recipe.

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Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu

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Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe. If you're shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely. Serve over brown basmati rice.

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

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Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that's ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.

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Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice

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This vegetarian faux fried rice uses riced cauliflower in place of white or brown rice to pack in extra veggies and cut down on carbs. Chile-garlic sauce pumps up the heat, and fresh ginger adds a bright, warm bite. If you don't like the heat of the chile-garlic sauce, leave it out and add a bit more tamari or soy sauce for a rich, fermented tang.

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

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For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we've replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.

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Salmon Caesar Salad

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This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

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Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers

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It may seem counterintuitive to start the fish skin-side up. But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce (see Associated Recipe).

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Mushroom-Cauliflower Risotto

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Easy homemade cauliflower rice stands in for regular rice in this healthy vegetable-based risotto, lowering both the calories and carbs in this traditionally starchy dish. To make this a vegetarian meal, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy, one-skillet meal. Because we use parcooked and unseasoned sweet potatoes, the cooking time is much shorter--making this recipe perfect for weeknight cooking.

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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.

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Marinated Tofu Salad

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Tofu soaks up the flavors of lemon, cumin and coriander in this marinated tofu salad. The marinade does double duty, combining with tahini to transform into a dressing with a nutty taste and creamy texture.

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Beets

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For this easy sheet-pan dinner, beets get a head start in the oven while you prep the shrimp and kale. For a prettier presentation, leave the shrimp tails intact. Serve this one-pan recipe with a cool glass of rosé.

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Honey-Chipotle Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Honey-Chipotle Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
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This sweet and spicy glazed salmon is sure to satisfy anyone at your table. Swapping in cauliflower rice for traditional rice not only sneaks in a serving of vegetables, it also saves time, as it takes just minutes to cook.

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    1 of 30 Salmon with Chopped Tomatillo Salad
    2 of 30 Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
    3 of 30 Roasted Salmon & Tomatoes with Garlic & Olives
    4 of 30 Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh
    5 of 30 Mediterranean-Inspired Fish with Tomato-Olive Sauce
    6 of 30 Salmon & Avocado Salad
    7 of 30 Grilled Red Snapper & Okra with Spicy Tartar Sauce
    8 of 30 Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Apples & Pecans
    9 of 30 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry
    10 of 30 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
    11 of 30 Jamaican Escovitch Fish
    12 of 30 Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls
    13 of 30 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad
    14 of 30 Teriyaki-Glazed Cod with Cauliflower Rice
    15 of 30 Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad
    16 of 30 Mahi-Mahi with Spicy Tomato-Fennel Sauce
    17 of 30 Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms
    18 of 30 Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"
    19 of 30 Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
    20 of 30 Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables
    21 of 30 Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice
    22 of 30 Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
    23 of 30 Salmon Caesar Salad
    24 of 30 Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers
    25 of 30 Mushroom-Cauliflower Risotto
    26 of 30 Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    27 of 30 Parchment Packet Baked Tuna Steaks & Vegetables with Creamy Dijon-Turmeric Sauce
    28 of 30 Marinated Tofu Salad
    29 of 30 Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Beets
    30 of 30 Honey-Chipotle Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

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