Udon with Tofu

Udon with Tofu

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces dried udon or whole wheat linguine 2 6- to 8-ounce packages smoked teriyaki-flavor or plain firm tofu (fresh bean curd), cut into 1⁄2 -inch pieces 11⁄2 cups chopped cucumber 1 large carrot, cut into bite-size...
Soba-Vegetable Toss

Soba-Vegetable Toss

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 6 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles) or multigrain spaghetti 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 5 cups broccoli florets 3 medium yellow and/or red sweet peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips 6 medium green onions,...
Pasta with Swiss Chard

Pasta with Swiss Chard

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 2 servings 4 ounces dried whole grain bow tie or mostaccioli pasta 6 ounces fresh Swiss chard or spinach 11⁄2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄3 cup light ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 2 tablespoons snipped...
Fresh-Herb Pasta Primavera

Fresh-Herb Pasta Primavera

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces dried multigrain or whole grain penne or mostaccioli 3 cups assorted fresh vegetables (such as red sweet pepper strips, trimmed sugar snap peas, 2-inch asparagus pieces, and/or quartered- lengthwise packaged peeled...
Garden-Special Primavera

Garden-Special Primavera

START TO FINISH: 45 minutes MAKES 6 servings 6 ounces fresh wax or green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1⁄2 cup bias-sliced carrot (1 medium) 6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (11⁄2 cups) 1 cup broccoli or cauliflower...