741 sprig recipes

Confetti chicken and pepper rice with tri-color bell peppers, honey Dijon chicken, and green onions. A colorful one-pot dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Eggplant kimchi (gaji kimchi): small slashed eggplants brined, then stuffed with a punchy soy-vinegar-garlic-ginger-scallion dressing and fermented overnight. A quick Korean-style eggplant kimchi with bright, savory flavor.

Chinese vegetable soup with shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, soba noodles, and a ginger-tamari broth. A low-fat, brothy noodle bowl with savory mushroom depth.

Crustless crab quiche with zucchini, mushrooms, reduced-fat cheddar, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter take on quiche with both microwave and oven instructions.

Sai Grog: Thai spicy pork sausage with red curry paste, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and coriander. Grilled until juicy and served with sticky rice.

Consumer Reports vegetarian burger: a grain-and-bean veggie patty of cooked barley, chickpeas, and oatmeal bound with finely chopped vegetables and soy sauce. Versatile enough for patties, sausages, or meatballs.

Vegan split pea soup: green split peas simmered with celery, carrot, onion, potato, and herbs into a thick, hearty bowl finished with frozen sweet peas and a splash of tamari. No ham needed.

Tender crepes filled with crab, mushrooms, and scallions in a white wine cream sauce, baked until heated through and broiled golden. French-inspired elegance in 45 minutes.

Chinese-style vegetarian broth made with dried shiitake mushrooms, Sichuan preserved vegetables, scallions, and both light and dark soy sauce. A rich, savory base for soups and stir-fries.

Grilled sweet and sour halibut with a brown sugar-ginger glaze, charred bell peppers, and scallions. A light, flavorful fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Mashed pinto beans and brown rice rolled up in warm flour tortillas with fresh veggies and salsa. Vegan, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes flat.

A low-fat dish that's succulent taste will have you scooping out a second helping.

I love this salad, simple and easy, a good accompaniment for a meat dish.

Boiled potatoes, juicy and sweet cherry tomatoes and crunchy bell peppers make this tasty, refreshing and light summer salad.

A cozy vegetarian pasta soup loaded with sliced meatless sausage, serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and sweet peas in a lemon pepper broth. Hearty, spicy, and ready in an hour.

Old-school cold redfish mold with boiled red snapper, bell pepper, celery, and a mustard-lemon kick, set in its own fish stock. A Gulf Coast classic served chilled with mayo and crackers.