Yossy Arefi
Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Avocado
Brown rice—higher in fiber and other nutrients than its white counterpart—is the perfect vehicle for this quick, protein-heavy lunch.
Meet Your New Favorite Meatball
Aromatic garlic, ginger and scallion come together in this healthy chicken meatball
Ginger-Chicken Meatballs with Chinese Broccoli
For this meatball recipe, ground chicken is leaner than other meats, but less fat doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor—these meatballs are loaded with aromatics like scallions, ginger and garlic, and served alongside delicious Chinese broccoli.
Chicken Again? Don't Turnip Your Nose
Don't turnip your nose at chicken. A fresh and seasonal "pearing" of fruit and veg creates a sweet, savory sauce.
A Carrot Soup We Always Want to Eat
Reward yourself with a coconut-carrot soup that tastes luxurious, and eats healthy and clean.
Carrot-Coconut Soup with Harissa and Crispy Leeks
Heart-healthy coconut oil adds delightfully nutty, aromatic flavor to this creamy, sweet soup. If you can't find harissa to garnish with, drizzle it with hot sauce or sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes instead.
Chicken with Turnip and Pear
Finishing chicken thighs in a quick pear and turnip compote creates a rich, sweet and savory sauce.
Red Quinoa with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Poached Eggs
In addition to being deliciously nutty, quinoa is a complete protein—but you knew that already, right? If you can’t find red, the white variety will work just as well in this tangy, wilted salad.
Cabbage and Chickpeas with Mustard Seeds and Yogurt
Savoy cabbage is a bright green, hearty member of the brassica family. Lightly braised with chickpeas and mustard, it becomes a vegetable worthy of a main course.
Brown Rice Mujadarra with Mixed Herbs
Mujadarra is a popular Middle Eastern side dish comprised of lentils and rice. Here, it's perfumed with cumin and finished with yogurt. Serve along side roasted chicken or with a fried egg as a meal on its own.
Roasted Chicken with Chorizo and Sweet Potatoes
Seasoning the chicken with a bit of apple cider vinegar beforehand helps tenderize the chicken before roasting.
Move Over Kale: A Pizza Packed with Brussels Sprouts
Charred Brussels sprouts make this pizza a semi-healthy and delicious meatless dinner.
Kale and White Bean Soup
You have a can of beans? You’ve got a meal. In this kale soup recipe, they take the place of traditional dried beans.
Smoked Trout with Hearty Greens
Hot-smoked salmon would also work well in this crunchy, surprisingly light fall salad.
Brussels Sprout Pizza
Serve this flatbread-style pizza as an appetizer for six, or with a few fried eggs as a main course for four.
Spicy Chicken Soup
Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes it easy to create a meal without having to cook a whole bird.
Roasted Cabbage and Apples with Italian Sausage
The classic roasted sausage and cabbage recipe combo is lightened up with some apples and red wine vinegar. Use any sausage you like—we like a spicy turkey for this dish.
Seared Flounder with Sesame Spinach
This spinach is great on its own, but paired with a quick-cooking protein like flounder, you have dinner in about 20 minutes.
Chicken Paillards with Asian Pear Salad
Asian pears are worth seeking out if you can find them—their crunch is unparalleled. Regular apples will do as a substitute in a pinch.