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Fresh tomatoes and herbs are as important to summer Mediterranean menus as they are to American ones. This light, piquant French soup is a wonderful first course to pair with grilled or roasted chicken. It also tastes great with sandwiches and can be served chilled. Try packing it in a thermos and serving it in cups at a picnic.

This dish can be turned into a one-pot medley by adding some carrots and potatoes.

A lower-calorie version of traditional broccoli cheddar soup, this recipe is still packed with flavor and a great way to fit in some more veggies.

This Asian-inspired sheet pan dinner features roasted baby bok choy, a small type of Chinese cabbage, and flavorful salmon marinated with miso. If you can’t find bok choy, Brussels sprouts or broccoli would work well instead. Finish off you plate with a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice for a very low carb meal.

This sauté of fresh vegetables adds flavor and nutrition to breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Not sure what to do with left over veggies? Substitute leftovers for the vegetables in this recipe and enjoy.

Serve this vegetarian dish with sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella salad.

Cooking chicken breasts in a slow cooker tenderizes the chicken breast making it easy to pull apart and shredded. This chicken is infused with a spicy lime flavor and is delicious on lettuce leaves or in a tortilla with a side of guacamole and salsa.

Instant soups are a convenient and inexpensive meal, but they are loaded with sodium. This homemade version is easy to prepare ahead of time (make a few at a time for easy meal prepping) so you can enjoy the same convenience, but a much healthier version! This recipe calls for coconut aminos, which is a lower sodium (only 90 mg per tsp!), gluten-free substitute for soy sauce. If you're trying to cut back on sodium, coconut aminos are a great alternative to soy sauce to keep in your pantry. To make the hard-boiled egg for this recipe, try our favorite method here.

This frittata is a great way to get more veggies into your day and can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner. By using a combination of egg whites and whole eggs, you cut back on some of the saturated fat and cholesterol.

The salad tastes not only super nourishing, but is also bursting with flavor. Boost the flavor even more by adding 4 Tsp. dried cranberries, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or a diced orange. Or choose baby arugula for the greens. Serve with roasted chicken or pork for a full meal.