23 MINUTES: Spicy Seitan Stir-Fry

Serves 4 / Ingredient tips: Seitan is a meat substitute made from wheat gluten. If you can't find Asian-marinated seitan, make your own by marinating plain seitan in teriyaki sauce overnight. Look for black bean-garlic sauce in the Asian food aisle; it's wonderful added to any stir-fry or soup. For less spice, use fewer serrano chiles.

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27 MINUTES: Carrot-Chickpea Tagine

Serves 4 / Prep tip: For quickest, most even cooking, use a wide-bottom pot. Serving tip: The tagine is delicious alone but is even better spooned over whole-wheat couscous.

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25 MINUTES: Indian-Seasoned Tofu with Tomatoes

Serves 4 / Prep tip: Stir in baby spinach leaves at the end of cooking for extra nutrition. Serving tip: Balance the spice with a scoop of plain yogurt on top.

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