Vindaloo is one of my favorite dishes in the world! This spicy Indian curry can be made vegetarian or with meat and is packed with spices. For those new to Indian cooking, I simplified the spice list, choosing five you might already have on hand.

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Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

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An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

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Sweet and sour pork takes a trip to the islands! Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

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This is the easiest recipe I know, and it's quite tasty, too. Grill or saute chicken, cook rice and top with salsa!

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This easy dish requires little cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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Quick and easy chicken dish that looks and tastes like you went to a lot of work.

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Nestle eggs into a spicy tomato sauce and bake them for a light and easy supper. Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-wheat bread for dipping.

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Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too.

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Caponata is a Mediterranean vegetable stew. Eat it as is, or atop toasted whole-wheat bread or pasta.

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

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A fresh take on a Mexican favorite. From "Party Like a Culinista: Fresh Recipes, Bold Flavors, and Good Friends."

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This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

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You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burgers.

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Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

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Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

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With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

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Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

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There is room for red meat in a healthy lifestyle. The key is choosing lean cuts and healthful cooking methods.

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Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

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This is my take on a vegan pizza I had at the Crooked Rooster Pub in New York. Who said you need cheese on pizza?

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This simple summer recipe is good hot or cold. The creamy avocado pairs so well with fresh summer tomatoes.

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This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

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Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal.

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These calzones can be made from start to finish on the backyard grill. You'll love the rich and creamy filling!

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Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

I love rich, cheesy lasagna, but in the summer when vegetables are at their peak, cheese overwhelms the dish. Adding plenty of fresh vegetables to your regular lasagna for a healthy, light summer supper. Omit any vegetables you don't like, and swap for what you've got in your fridge. (Add spinach or any other green, more fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped and steamed broccoli or asparagus... the possibilities are endless.)

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This hearty yet better-for-you dinner is perfect for a camping trip, a cookout with friends, or just dinner on a Wednesday night.

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While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal.

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We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of Pizza Margherita, the traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

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Enjoy this simple yet tasty Pumpkin & Lentil Curry from 4 Ingredients.

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A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

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Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

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The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

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This recipe is better (and better-for-you) than takeout!

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This is one of my family's very favorite dinners. One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to adjust to your own tastes. I entered it in with my true ingredients, which are SPICY! If you don't like it super spicy, adjust your ratio of Sweet Thai chili sauce (found in the grocery store asian food section) and the spicy Sambal Oelek (found in the same section). Try 1/4 cup of sambal oelek and 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce. Also very good with skinless chicken thighs, trimmed. I just ordered PB2 and am looking forward to trying it with this recipe, to cut the fat back even further!

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Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

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Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

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From "Slice: Health Inspired Food" by Barb Davies and Jennifer Rallison

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Tostadas, basically open-faced tacos or tortilla pizzas, are perfect for weeknight meals.

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A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

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Serve this creamy rice dish as a side with roast chicken or pork, or increase the serving size for a vegetarian entree.

This is a family favorite!

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Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

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Spice up an Italian classic, and have it on the table in half the time!

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Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead.

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Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

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If you don't like beets, give the golden variety a try. Not only will they not stain everything they touch, but they are sweeter. Combined with chewy farro, a tangy vinaigrette and salty Parmesan, this makes for a light supper or substantial side.

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Not only is this dish pretty on the plate, it's quick and easy to make.

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This easy-to-assemble casserole is a tasty twist on enchiladas.

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This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

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Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

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A tasty twist on a classic favorite--the ultimate no-noodle-boiling lasagna!

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This spicy Thai-inspired recipe will give your guests the freedom to enjoy these wraps anyway they want!

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Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

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Serve this comforting Hungarian classic with steamed brown rice and spinach or over whole-wheat egg noodles.

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