Eat Light Tonight

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Eat Light Tonight

Put a little healthy in your holiday season with these five easy dinners

BY Victoria Abbott Riccardi

With all the cookies, hors d’oeuvres, and celebratory feasts, it can be hard to find a healthy meal during the month of December. So we’ve put together a collection of delicious dinner options that are filling, not fattening, and easy to whip up on a busy weeknight.

December 2011 p.26

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Warm Spiced Lentil Bowl with Yogurt and Smoked Almonds

Thicker than a soup, this lentil dish makes a hearty one-bowl meal.

Sicilian Swiss Chard over Quinoa

Pine nuts and golden raisins lend a sweet, nutty touch to pan-sautéed Swiss chard served over protein-rich quinoa.

Portobello Paprikash over Wilted Spinach

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This Hungarian-inspired recipe uses meaty portobello mushrooms instead of chicken and smoked paprika in lieu of bacon for a light-but-rich-tasting dish.