20 Anti-Inflammatory Dinners in 25 Minutes

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Photo: Ali Redmond These dinners are so quick, you can make them on any night of the week. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up one of these tasty anti-inflammatory dinners, from a veggie-packed salad to a plate of creamy pasta. Whatever you choose will include plenty of […]

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a photo of the Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus
Photo: Ali Redmond

These dinners are so quick, you can make them on any night of the week. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up one of these tasty anti-inflammatory dinners, from a veggie-packed salad to a plate of creamy pasta. Whatever you choose will include plenty of nutrient-dense ingredients like salmon, broccoli and beans that can help you reduce chronic inflammation. Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help with digestive distress, healthy weight management and even mental clarity. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus and our Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet are perfect last-minute options to help you feel your best.

Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus

Ali Redmond

Chicken cutlets are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, roasting right alongside tender asparagus for an easy, well-balanced dinner.

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Cacio e Pepe Kale Salad

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This easy kale salad draws flavor inspiration from the classic Italian pasta dish. The signature flavors of sharp Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper transform kale into a delicious, anti-inflammatory salad.

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Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet

an image of the Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet
an image of the Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet

By swapping in fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we’ve given Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian spin. You’ll want to sop up every last bit of sauce, so serve this with a nice hunk of crusty whole-grain bread.

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04 of 20

One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli

an image of the One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon and Broccoli
an image of the One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon and Broccoli

This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat!

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05 of 20

No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

This easy salad features the classic caprese combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix.

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06 of 20

Bhel Puri-Inspired Salad

Ali Redmond

This flavorful salad was inspired by bhel puri, a type of chaat (savory snack) served across India, and features puffed quinoa and lentils for extra protein and fiber.

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07 of 20

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

Photographer: Jen Causey

This one-pan chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal that’s garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.

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08 of 20

Old Bay Salmon with Lemony Mashed Peas

Cooking butter until it browns adds a toasty, nutty flavor to this easy skillet salmon recipe. Here it gives Old Bay-rubbed salmon a chef-worthy finish—not bad for 20 minutes!

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09 of 20

Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Whip up a batch of these flavorful grain bowls and store them in lidded containers to stash in the fridge for easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches all week long.

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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

Ali Redmond

Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!

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Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch.

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Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

This salad is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, marrying the earthy sweetness of beets with the creamy richness of feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing.

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Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli

Jacob Fox

This healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious. You add broccoli right into the pot along with the pasta during its last minute of cooking to save time here. One less thing to wash, too!

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Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.

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Chicken Hummus Bowls

The spiced chicken atop these bowls is ready fast with the help of the broiler. Serve with warm whole-wheat pita for scooping up extra hummus at the bottom of the bowl.

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Salmon Caesar Salad

This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

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Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad

This easy salad recipe allows for a wonderful use of leftover cooked chicken. Look for escarole in the produce section near the leafy greens; if you can’t find it, you can use romaine instead.

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Roasted Vegetable & Black Bean Tacos

These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

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Chhole (Chickpea Curry)

Andrew Scrivani

This healthy Indian recipe is a flavorful chickpea curry that you can make in just 20 minutes. Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.

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