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Sea vegetables add the taste of the sea to this vegetarian paella, as well as a wealth of nutrients. If desired, use brown arborio rice, keeping in mind that this may extend the cooking time by about 20 minutes.

With half the sodium of two bread slices and one-third the sodium of a large flour tortilla, lavash is a smart choice for this hearty wrap. Look for baba ghanoush in the refrigerator section next to the hummus, or in the deli department.

This clever and delicious mac and cheese rendition slips in cauliflower florets for extra nutrition. Prep tips: The key to making this dish shine is to cut the cauliflower into pieces about the same size as the noodles. For even more vitamins and fiber, stir in a cup of peas before baking.

You’ll love how you feel after downing this vitamin-C-rich drink. Ingredient tip: Look for wheatgrass juice in the freezer section of a natural food store; it’s generally sold in 12-packs of 1-ounce shots.

Fresh carrots mixed with cool mint are full of flavor, vitamins, and fiber, making this healthy salad a warm-day treat.

You may find yourself making a meal of these bite-sized morsels; luckily, the recipe makes enough to do just that. Steam the dumplings in three batches, rolling the next batch as the first is steaming. They can be wrapped in a damp towel and stored in a plastic bag in the fridge until ready to steam.