Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

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Bird is the word. Versatile and quick-cooking, chicken and turkey are staples of a healthy weeknight pantry.

Greek Chicken Bread Salad
Photo: Johnny Autry & Randy Mayor

Greek Chicken Bread Salad

Time: 40 minutes

Shopping Tip: Look for jarred pepperoncini in the olive section.

Serve with Olive-Almond Green Beans: Cook 1 pound trimmed green beans in boiling water in a large saucepan 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add green beans, ¼ cup sliced toasted almonds, 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives, 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook bean mixture 2 minutes, tossing well. CALORIES 129; FAT 9.2g (sat 1.1g); SODIUM 254mg

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