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Pasta with ricotta and mushrooms
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Everyone loves a good pasta dish. You can enjoy this nutrient-rich meal knowing it’s healthy, filling and gives comfort.

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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Cook noodles and drain.
  2. In the same pot, add drained noodles, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and parsley.
  3. Heat through.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 340 Calories
  • 6g Total Fat
  • 3g Saturated Fat
  • 70mg Sodium
  • 15mg Cholesterol
  • 49g Total Carbs
  • 7g Fiber
  • 5g Sugars
  • 16g Protein
  • 447mg Potassium
Baked white fish served with collard greens
Zesty grilled chicken with thyme
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

This grilled chicken is full of flavor and gluten-free. Pair with steamed fresh vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients except chicken in a bowl or container large enough to accommodate the chicken breasts.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and let stand for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Grill (or broil) about 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. Try substituting fresh oregano for the thyme.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 221 Calories
  • 9g Total Fat
  • 2g Saturated Fat
  • 225mg Sodium
  • 102mg Cholesterol
  • 1g Total Carbs
  • 1g Fiber
  • 0g Sugars
  • 37g Protein
  • 319mg Potassium
Baked white fish served with collard greens
Baked Cajun fish and easy collard greens

Enjoy a savory Southern classic with nutritious greens and fish. It cooks fast and tastes great.

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients for fish

  • Ingredients for collard greens

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Preparation

 

Preparation for fish

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine oil, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne, paprika and thyme.
  2. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  3. Coat fish fillets in seasoning mixture and place in a baking dish.
  4. Pour any remaining seasoning mixture over the fish.
  5. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, until fish flakes with a fork.

 

Preparation for collard greens

  1. Wash the greens and blot lightly with a paper towel.
  2. Remove stems from larger leaves by stripping the leaf off from either side of the stem (it is OK to leave the stems on the tender inner leaves).
  3. Stack 8 leaves together, roll up and slice into 1-inch sections.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat.
  5. Add onion and cook until translucent (3 minutes, stirring occasionally).
  6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  7. Add sugar, red pepper flakes, greens, vinegar, water and Canadian bacon. Cover and cook until tender (20 minutes).
  8. Serve it warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 285 Calories
  • 17g Total Fat
  • 2g Saturated Fat
  • 216mg Sodium
  • 93mg Cholesterol
  • 5g Total Carbs
  • 2g Fiber
  • 1g Sugars
  • 26g Protein
  • 640mg Potassium
    • American Heart Association. Baked Cajun catfish and easy collard greens. American Heart Association Recipes. Accessed June 11, 2026. [recipes.heart.org]
    • American Heart Association. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. American Heart Association. Reviewed August 23, 2024. Accessed June 11, 2026. [heart.org]
    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. Published January 2026. Accessed June 11, 2026. [odphp.health.gov]
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Advice about eating fish. Accessed June 11, 2026. [fda.gov]
    • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA-FDA advice about eating fish and shellfish. Published November 6, 2025. Accessed June 11, 2026. [epa.gov]
    • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. All about collard greens. Reviewed October 16, 2024. Accessed June 11, 2026. [eatright.org]

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