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21 Low-Calorie Breakfasts for Healthy Cholesterol

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

Starting your day with a nourishing breakfast can set the tone for a healthier heart, without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. These low-calorie breakfasts are low in saturated fat and high in fiber, which can help improve cholesterol levels. Sip on frosty beverages like our No-Added-Sugar Strawberry Protein Shake or enjoy a bowl of creamy High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats. Regardless of what you choose, you’re guaranteed a delicious morning meal that will support your health goals.

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Cinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These no-added-sugar cinnamon-raisin overnight oats take all the cozy flavor of a classic oatmeal cookie and turn it into a creamy, make-ahead breakfast. A ripe banana and juicy raisins provide natural sweetness, while almond butter, Greek yogurt and flaxseed add protein and staying power. Mix them up in the evening and they’ll be ready to grab straight from the fridge in the morning for an easy, nourishing start to the day.

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No-Added-Sugar Strawberry Protein Shake

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

This no-added-sugar high-protein shake blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness, and it's packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt.

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High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

These cranberry-orange overnight oats are pure fall sunshine in a jar. Each spoonful balances citrusy brightness, cranberry zing and cozy cinnamon spice between layers of creamy oats and chia seeds. These oats are perfect for meal prep or anytime you need a cheerful start to your day.

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Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.

This Orange-Peach Chia Smoothie is a bright, refreshing way to start your day. Sweet, juicy oranges and frozen peaches are blended with creamy Greek-style yogurt and sweetened naturally by Medjool dates, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Chia seeds add a boost of protein, fiber and omega-3s, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the taste.

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Make These Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oats After You Go Apple Picking

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Just like your favorite fall pie, the warm flavors from cinnamon and vanilla combine in these apple-cinnamon baked oats. Baked oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for busy fall mornings—you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week. Whole milk adds to the creaminess, but you can swap it out for a nondairy alternative if you prefer.

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The Only Green Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This vibrant green smoothie with spinach, banana, mango and pineapple is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana gives the smoothie a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste.

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Apple Pie Smoothie

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Enjoy a dessert-inspired breakfast with this apple pie smoothie! With hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, juicy apples and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

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Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Hannah Grennwood.

Peach-oatmeal bars are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy them as a midday snack. Made with fiber-rich oats, ripe peaches and a touch of brown sugar, these bars hold together beautifully, making them the perfect thing to grab during the dash out the door.

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Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.

This strawberry-mango chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds provide a plant-based source of protein and help keep you feeling full longer. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you’ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.

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Apple-Pomegranate Overnight Oats

Two jars of overnight oats topped with apple slices with a plate of pomegranate seeds in the background

Apple-pomegranate overnight oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of apples and pomegranates with fiber-rich oats. The tartness of pomegranates complements the sweet, crisp flavor of apples.

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No-Bake Breakfast Cookies

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

These no-bake breakfast cookies are the sweet start your morning needs! Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep you feeling full, as well as healthy fats and plant-based protein for lasting energy. They’re easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Just grab and go for a breakfast you can feel good about!

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

This fruit smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base. Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s and a slight thickness to the smoothie as they soak up the liquid.

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Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats

image of Pumpkin-Date Overnight Oats

The combination of prebiotic ingredients like oats, flaxmeal and dates makes these pumpkin overnight oats a delicious and nutritious option for supporting gut health. Dates add natural sweetness, while yogurt adds tang as well as a healthy dose of probiotics to start your day off right.

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Orange-Mango Smoothie

Ali Redmond

This smoothie is a staple during cold and flu season since the vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, so she and her kids can feel their best. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.

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Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn — Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake

Photographer: Ali Redmond.

Soy milk and Greek-style yogurt provide a solid protein base for this chocolate-strawberry protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar. Tossing in a few ice cubes chills the shake down and gives it a refreshing, frosty texture.

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Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy with a velvety texture, thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid. We like the combination of strawberries, peaches and cherries, but any sweet and tangy fruit combo will work.

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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Make these easy vegan overnight oats with whatever nondairy milk you have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin--plus, you can multiply the recipe to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the whole week.

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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

This creamy smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

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Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

Read more: 21 Low-Calorie Breakfasts for Healthy Cholesterol

The Best Time to Take Omega-3 Supplements, According to Dietitians

The type of supplement and what you're taking it with matter the most.

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The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Protein Shake for Gut Health, According to Dietitians

Upgrade your protein shake with this creamy ingredient.

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Stop Using Teflon Pans and Grab This Genius Non-Toxic Cookware Piece That’s 60% Off

A do-it-all pan for $29.

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Gastroenterologists Choose This Morning Beverage Over Coffee—Learn Their Tips for Brewing It Right

Warm, soothing and simple.

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Hoka, Brooks and More Walking Shoes Are Up to 71% Off for Presidents Day, Including Editor Favorites

Including podiatrist-loved pairs.

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4 Supplements to Avoid If You Have Arthritis, According to Experts

Supplements are a popular approach to arthritis treatment. But some are overhyped or outright harmful.

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Cardiologists Wish You’d Do These 5 Things More Often

Small changes can yield powerful results!

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10 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

Make these snacks when you want to eat something delicious and heart-healthy. From nutrient-rich energy balls to satiating snack jars, each of these bites are low in saturated fats and sodium to align with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Plus, they take just 30 minutes or less of active time to make, so they’re easy to prep even when your schedule is packed. Recipes like our Lemon Drop Energy Balls and No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins have earned four- and five-star reviews for being simple, flavorful and nutritious.

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Lemon Drop Energy Balls

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These no-sugar-added lemon drop energy balls are a zesty little pick-me-up you’ll actually look forward to snacking on. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with oats, cashews and hemp seeds, they deliver fiber and plant-based protein in every bite. They’re perfect for stashing in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack.

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No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These tender no-added-sugar blueberry muffins get their natural sweetness from ripe banana and Medjool dates. Strained yogurt keeps these muffins moist while also adding a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast on the go, packing in lunchboxes or enjoying with an afternoon cup of tea, these muffins are satisfying and freezer-friendly too!

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Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen snack, and they’re made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

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Crispy Peanut Butter–Quinoa Balls

Photographer: Ali Redmond.

These no-bake Crispy Peanut Butter–Quinoa Balls come together in minutes and deliver a perfect mix of salty, sweet and crunchy flavors. The puffed quinoa gives them a light, crispy texture that’s held together with peanut butter and drizzle of chocolate on top. Look for puffed quinoa in the cereal or natural-foods aisle of well-stocked grocery stores, or order it online. If you can’t find it, try puffed brown rice cereal instead for a similar crunch.

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Cranberry Nut Bread

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood

This cranberry nut bread brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries with the crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, tender loaf. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or dessert with coffee, cranberry nut bread offers a little bit of holiday cheer in every bite. To make it a little sweeter and to bring out more citrusy flavor, drizzle it with the optional orange glaze before slicing and serving.

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Garlic Hummus

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

This garlic hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!

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Spicy Maple Walnuts

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

These sweet-spicy walnuts come together with pantry staples and just a few minutes of hands-on time. Keep a batch on hand for snacking or topping yogurt, or package them up in a small Mason jar for a simple yet delicious holiday gift.

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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber into one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

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Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

Ali Redmond — Ali Redmond

If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

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Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

EatingWell

This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.

Read more: 10 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever

What Happens to Your Stroke Risk When You Follow the Mediterranean Diet, According to a New Study

Here's what the experts found.

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17 Skillet Dinners for Two You'll Want to Make ASAP

These delicious dinners make it easier than ever to enjoy a satisfying meal. Whether you plan to enjoy these tasty dinners as a pair or have dinner for one and reheat leftovers the next day, they're sure to impress. Recipes like our Broccoli Melts and our Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole are flavorful, healthy meals you'll love.

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Broccoli Melts

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Crisp-tender broccoli is combined with a layer of melted cheese inside two crispy pieces of bread for a sandwich that’s rich and creamy. These 20-minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort food—satisfying and packed with that cheesy goodness everyone loves.

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Garlic-Butter Mushroom Steaks

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Here, we pair juicy portobello mushroom “steaks” with a buttery garlic sauce flavored with rosemary, for a mouthwatering combination that’s sure to impress. Swap out the rosemary for another woody herb like sage or thyme for a different twist.

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Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Matthew Francis

This dish takes caprese salad ingredients—juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinegar—and nestles them into a seasoned and cooked chicken breast that can be picked up and eaten like a sandwich.

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Turkey Dinner in a Skillet

Here's a new way to enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner taste anytime of year! Turkey tenderloin slices, broccoli and bread "stuffing" cook up quickly in this layered one-skillet dinner.

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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.

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3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Sauté

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. — Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner. All you need is edamame, coleslaw mix and teriyaki sauce. Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeled less sodium or reduced sodium to cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.

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Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta

This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there's only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.

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Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash

A hearty blend of black beans, sweet potatoes and corn makes up the base of this easy and delicious hash. Cilantro and lime brighten the dish, while jalapenos add a bit of heat.

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Chicken Saltimbocca

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Sally Mckay, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.

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Zucchini Frittata

A frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.

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Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.

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Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry

This quick-to-make dish balances sweet and sour flavors without being overpowering. Tofu adds plenty of plant-based protein and you can customize the heat to your liking.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Look for pre-cut cauliflower florets in the produce aisle of your grocery store to cut down on prep time, and your dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Italian-Style Turkey & Penne Skillet

italian-style turkey & penne skillet

This delicious one-skillet pasta meal-for-two is ready in just 35 minutes! Turkey--seasoned with a spicy Italian-seasoning blend--is served with tomato sauce and wilted spinach over multi-grain pasta.

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Spring Green Frittata

Frittatas are a versatile dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy frittata, featuring green spring vegetables accented by chopped tomatoes and parmesan cheese, can be on your plate in just 25 minutes.

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Chicken & Cornmeal Dumplings

Chicken & Cornmeal Dumplings

This version of chicken and dumplings provides plenty of vegetables with 5 grams of fiber per serving. Dumplings are made with 1 part flour and 1 part cornmeal to make them stand out from a traditional flour dumpling. This hearty dinner option is the perfect comfort meal.

Read more: 17 Skillet Dinners for Two You'll Want to Make ASAP

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