high-fiber

Recipe

• Curried Barley Pilaf

  Make a healthy side dish exotic by swapping plain rice for barley and spicing it with curry.

• 3-grain Waffles With Fresh Strawberries

  One taste of this triple whole-grain goodness and you'll never go back to frozen waffles again.

• Red Banana and Blood Orange Smoothie

  If you like a good smoothie, you'll love this exotic twist made with ripe red bananas, luscious blood oranges, kefir and Greek yogurt.

• Honey-glazed Carrots and Edamame

  These sweet-and-salty, protein-packed veggies make a satisfying heart-healthy snack or side dish.

• Turkey, Apple and Cranberry Panini

  Lighten your turkey leftovers with this sweet-and-salty sandwich that's packed with protein, fiber and potassium.

• Crunchy Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

  Instead of the usual small cup of yogurt for breakfast, start your day with a more filling and nutrient-rich meal...and one that contains nearly two-thirds of your daily calcium!

• Harvest Salad With Fall Fruits and Cranberry Vinaigrette

  Sweet seasonal fruits like apples, pears and cranberries make an ordinary green salad extraordinary.

• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

  Sweet potatoes and pineapple add an extra dose of antioxidants -- and flavor -- to this crowd-pleasing fall side dish.

• Maple Apple Baked Beans

  Sweet maple syrup and tart Granny Smith apples combine with smoked bacon for a savory, fiber-rich fall side dish.

• Grilled Whole Carrots With Fresh Nutmeg

  Give this naturally sweet side-dish a unique flavor kick with a dose of fresh parsley and ground nutmeg.

• Asian Sweet-and-sour Four-bean Salad

  Hot Chinese mustard and soybeans add an Asian flair to this fiber-rich bean salad -- perfect for picnics and potlucks.

• Green Pea and Mint Soup

  This refreshing, calorie-light dinner is also surprisingly filling, packed with healthy veggie fiber and protein.

• Spinach, Arugula and Walnut Pesto With Whole-wheat Linguine

  This reduced-fat pesto is high in antioxidants. Pair it with whole-wheat pasta for a fast, filling and nutrient-rich meal.

• Jicama, Mango and Black Bean Salsa

  Zesty mango salsa is great by itself or as a fresh accompaniment to fish, chicken and pork dishes.

• Mediterranean Herbed Bean Salad

  Make a light, fresh and high-fiber salad in minutes with a few classic Mediterranean ingredients.

• Zesty White Chicken Chili

  Get all of the comfort of hearty home-cooked chili -- for a fraction of the fat and calories.

• Fruit Compote With Cinnamon and Citrus

  Switch up your snack or breakfast routine with this simply sweet and fiber-full fruit compote.

• Gnocchi With Pumpkin Rosemary Sauce

  Pair a hearty seasonal fruit with whole-wheat gnocchi for this fast and nutrient-rich winter dinner.

• Root Beer Baked Beans

  Root beer gives these fiber-full baked beans a sweet twist.

• Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Grilled Squash

  Optimize seasonal summer vegetables with this protein-packed quinoa and squash salad.

• Zesty Guacamole

  This fresh take on a classic Mexican appetizer is so good -- and good for you -- you might want to double dip!

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Summer Vegetables

  Perfect for hot summer days, this delicious blend of sweet potatoes, sweet onions, zucchini and squash is great on the grill and can be served warm or at room temperature. So easy to make it's almost like not cooking!

• Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Asian Vegetables, Pineapple and Brown Rice

  This balanced meal in a bowl is high in protein, whole grains and taste -- but low in preparation effort.

• Whole-grain Macaroni and Cheese

  Say goodbye to boxed mac and cheese with this reduced-fat version that’s high in calcium and comfort value.

• Smoked Salmon Salad Over Mixed Greens With Fresh Grapefruit and Oranges

  Looking for an all-in-one, super-antioxidant main-dish salad? Look no further.

• Super Sloppy Joe's

  Sloppy Joe's are great for a crowd. Keep them super healthy (lower fat and lower sodium) by using lean turkey breast and no-salt-added tomato sauce.

• Hearty Cinnamon Oatmeal With Apricots

  This hearty oatmeal breakfast is all you need to get you started on a cold winter morning.

• Fiesta Bean and Corn Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

  For a refreshing finish, top this fiber-, protein- and nutrient-rich salad off with fresh lime juice dressing.

• Seafood Avocado Wraps

  Fish contains vital omega-3 fatty acids, and vegetables help maintain your healthy immunity. Wrap it all together in whole-wheat tortillas, and you'll have a light, fun and super-healthy meal.

• Spicy Beef and Three-bean Chili

  The right combination of ingredients yields the perfect party snack: A bold chili full of heart-healthy nutrients.

• Lentil and Vegetable Soup

  Lentils, a type of dried beans, are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can eat. Make a big batch, store in the refrigerator and enjoy at several meals -- what a timesaver!