Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of November 16th

November 13, 2015
Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe. 
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Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Veggi-fied Meat Sauce

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen

If you're trying to go from a refined-carb spaghetti dinner to a balanced-carb version, try whole-grain pasta instead of whole-wheat pasta.


Serve with:
Whole-Wheat Garlic Bread
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Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Rice and broth are added to sautéed chicken, onion, garlic, mushrooms and parmesan for a simple entrée that requires only one pan. Serve with steamed veggies.

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Peppery Shrimp with Grits and Greens

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen

We've created this version of a comfort food classic with far less (and healthier) fat than traditional recipes.

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Honey and Sesame-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Green Beans

Photo: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker

Sweet honey and toasty sesame team up for a flavor combo everyone at the table is sure to love. Serve with precooked brown rice for a quick and easy side to soak up sauce from the chicken.

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Beef and Bean Taco Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Get a 5-star taco salad on the table tonight in just 25 minutes. Be sure to load it up with all your favorite toppings! We prefer black beans, shredded cheese, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.

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Caramel Peanut Popcorn Snack Mix

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

All you need is 30 minutes to make this perfect fall treat. Pro tip: portion into individual plastic baggies for on-the-go snacking anytime! 

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