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Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. It’s an American favorite and this recipe puts a nice twist of flavor into it. Remember, corn is a starchy vegetable, so serve it with some lean protein and a low-carb vegetable like green beans, zucchini or a salad.

Author Jackie Newgent loves flexitarian recipes—dishes that can be made with meat or without. "This scrumptious whole-grain side is inspired by classic 'dirty' rice," she says. "Thank you, Louisiana! My version is made with a well-seasoned ground turkey mixture and beans. You can make a vegan version of this, too. Replace the ground turkey with 8 ounces finely chopped mushrooms of choice along with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper—and use the vegetable broth, of course. If you wish, serve a larger portion as an entrée."

Do you need a quick and easy dinner? Then this recipe is a great choice – and it’s easy on the budget! Pairing the quesadilla with a simple, zesty salad makes this a complete vegetarian meal. You could use regular whole-wheat tortillas if you do not need this to be gluten-free.

If you’re getting tired of the same old dressings, you must try this sweet and smoky chipotle vinaigrette! It gets its sweetness from zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and its kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Enjoy on a southwest salad or roasted vegetables, as a dip for quesadillas, or in a burrito bowl filled with black beans, avocado, corn, and cilantro.

In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce. This recipe from The Diabetes & Heart Healthy Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd edition, co-published with the American Heart Association. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

This chili makes a great one-pot meal. The beans provide healthy carbs, the turkey provides lean protein, and the carrots, zucchini, onion and tomatoes supply the veggies. Quick, easy, healthy and perfect on a cold winter day!

Takeout pizza is usually high in calories and carbohydrate. Here’s a healthier pizza that you can make at home using thincrust flatbreads. By skipping the high-fat meats such as pepperoni or sausage, you’ll cut back on the unhealthy fats as well. Paired with a simple salad, this is a complete meal for 2 that can be ready in the time it takes to order pizza out!

Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You'll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens (whatever you have) and a lean protein of choice (leftover chicken or shrimp or canned tuna work well, or use tofu or beans for a plant-based meal). You can additional vegetables and toppings if you want—try grape tomatoes, avocado, or shredded carrot. For crunch, top with peanuts or another roasted nut.

The classic combination of green beans and hazelnuts is as healthful as it is tasty. Variations of this dish can be found throughout Italy during the appropriate season. Hazelnuts are one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe; records of them being traded from the ports of Genoa go back to the 11th century. Currently, Turkey and Italy produce the majority of the world’s hazelnuts.

In this twist to classic grits, corn is swapped out for cauliflower and white beans for a creamy alternative that pairs perfectly with the spice in the shrimp. You can swap out the chicken stock with a quick homemade stock using the shrimp shells. Consider buying Cajun seasoning (typically a mix of chili pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and herbs) to cut down on prep time—and it works as a great seasoning for vegetables. If purchasing, a salt-free Cajun seasoning is recommended. Watch how to make shrimp creole and cauliflower grits