21 quick and easy dinners for a healthy pregnancy (2023)

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You can find farro near the rice in most supermarkets. If you can't find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice; Cook according to package instructions.

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This easy Inside Out Ravioli Lasagna is the ultimate weeknight comfort food—no layers or mixing bowls required. Feel free to swap the ground turkey for beef. Look for fresh mozzarella balls (also known as "pearls") in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store.

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Swap out tortillas for this warm fajita salad, which features a hearty medley of chicken with grilled kale, bell peppers, and black beans. Chicken, beans, and vegetables all cook in the same pot, making this hearty dinner easy to prepare and clean up.

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This stuffing stew is ready in no time. The chickpea puree gives the broth body and the tomato paste adds a salty touch without adding sodium. For ease of preparation, look in the produce department for chopped fresh onions and shredded carrots or soup mix.

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Prepare this creamy mushroom and spinach pasta for an easy and healthy dinner. Be sure to save some of the pasta cooking water as it will help emulsify the sauce.

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This vegetable lentil soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a hearty and flavorful main dish. If you have it, the Parmesan rind adds nuts and gives the broth body.

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Fish plus two sides? It sounds fancy, but this healthy dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.

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Fresh vegetables with dip, juicy fruit, and even a sweet treat make up this easy-to-make picnic dinner that's great to pack or enjoy at home. Plus, this combination rules out the most common food allergens and intolerances (it's dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free), so almost anyone can enjoy it with confidence.

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To make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy pre-cut lettuce leaves at the grocery store. For a complete and hearty dinner, serve with cooked brown rice. When shopping for cooking sauce, look for one with 400 mg of sodium or less, and check the ingredients list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep it vegan. If you like a touch of heat, add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

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For a quick flavor to this pasta recipe, we used sun-dried tomato oil to create the base for the creamy sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat from the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Testaroli is a classic Italian pasta that is cooked in two steps: first it is baked in the oven, and then it is cooked until tender. Here we top it with a fresh basil and parsley pesto.Read more about Testeoli here.

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If you love spicy spinach artichoke dip, you'll love that we've turned this classic dip into a creamy chicken pasta dish. And almost as good as the taste of this comforting dish is the fact that this hearty dinner only takes 20 minutes to prepare.

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This healthy dinner recipe is prepared in record time thanks to the quick preparation shrimp. The lemon juice brightens the sauce while the yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe has been adapted from our popularCreamy lemon pasta with prawnsserve two instead of four.

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This Mediterranean-inspired vegan picnic dinner features traditional dishes like tabbouleh, hummus, olives, and fresh fruits and vegetables. It's perfect to pack and go or even serve as an easy and healthy meal at home.

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Canned pumpkin adds a mild flavor to the bottom and works to thicken this Turkey Pumpkin Chili. Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice. This chili is thicker, if you want it thinner add a little more water.

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Inspired by the flavors of fajitas, this hearty chicken noodle is bursting with color and flavor. We use a blend of chili powder, cumin, and chipotle powder to add warmth and flavor.

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This easy quesadilla recipe uses canned cooked chicken to save time. You can also use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you have it. Dice vegetables up to 1 day ahead for even faster prep.

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This healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining half of the boiled egg for a snack.

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This perfect picnic lunch for two is ideal for a night out or even a quick romantic dinner at home. Fresh fruit, vegetables and cheese can be perfectly combined with Prosecco to drink. Chocolate covered strawberries for dessert make the meal even more special.

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This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic swaps the beans for part of the meat to increase the fiber by 7 grams. We also reduced the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe revision to remove 12 grams of added sugar.

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Flavor a can of soup by adding chickpea protein and seasoning with curry powder. Mix in some Greek yogurt to make it creamy.

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