Overnight Chai Steel-Cut Oats
Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor Aisha Bahrami created this delicious no-cook oatmeal by accident: “I put all my ingredients into a pot for breakfast, got a phone call, and totally forgot about it,” she says.
Pistachios
Pistachios add satisfying crunch to whole-grain salads, baked goods, oatmeal, and ice cream. Try roasting them with Chinese five-spice powder, or whirl up a smoothie with pistachios, yogurt, soymilk, and ginger. Limit yourself to a handful, or 1 ounce, to avoid calorie overload, says Nussinow. And buy pistachios in the shell—the extra work of shelling may help control intake.
Moroccan-Spiced Millet-and-Lentil Salad
You might think of this salad as a versatile winter tabbouleh. Feel free to use any fruits and vegetables you have on hand.
Honey-and-Spice-Roasted Eggplant
Serve the roasted eggplant halves straight from the oven, when they’ll be meltingly tender, or cool to room temperature for a chewier base for the bean salad.
Curried Carrot Soup with Roasted Pistachios
Vadouvan spice, a French-style curry blend, lends a subtle heat to this soup.
Cherry Tomato Focaccia
This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.
