Chicken with Kale stuffing
Getty ImagesJust because it's cold outside doesn't mean you should to skip fruits and vegetables. Try the following recipes for a nutritionally packed, ready-in-no time weeknight winter meal.







Winter Superfoods Menu

Main: Chicken with Kale stuffing -- Get your greens and protein all at once with this recipe. For added fiber, we recommend using whole wheat bread crumbs.

Side dish: Quinoa Pilaf with cranberries and almonds -- to cut down on time, prepare the quinoa while the chicken is baking.

Health Benefits

Although commonly substituted for grains, quinoa is actually a relative of green leafy vegetables. According to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition published in 2005, quinoa is more filling than traditional grains. With nearly double the protein, more fiber, and less carbohydrate than other grains, quinoa may just be the perfect food.

A diet rich in almonds and other nuts helps to lower cholesterol and keep blood vessels strong. Research shows that cranberries and cranberry juice contain antioxidants that may protect against certain types of cancer, heart disease and other chronic illness.

Kale freezes well and tastes sweeter after frost exposure. It's praised for its anti-inflammatory properties and high levels of vitamins A and C, lutein, zeaxanthin, iron, and calcium.

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• See our heart-healthy dinner in under 30 minutes.

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