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10 Superfoods That Love You Back

"Superfoods" create healthy dishes that taste great as in favorite-weeknight-supper great.
<p>These amazing little salmon cakes start with canned Alaskan salmon and canola mayonnaise, both superior sources of omega-3s, include leeks and metabolism-boosting pepper, and are rolled in cholesterol-lowering sesame seeds before sautéing. Mild, aromatic, and healthful leeks vinaigrette — a classic French dish — are served alongside.</p><br /><br /><p><b>Recipes:<br /><a href="/recipefinder/salmon-cakes-recipe" target="_blank">Salmon Cakes</a><br /><a href="/recipefinder/leeks-vinaigrette-recipe" target="_blank">Leeks Vinaigrette</a></b></p>
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Using "superfood" ingredients, Oprah.com created healthy dishes that taste great — as in snack-in-front-of-the-TV great, favorite-weeknight-supper great. Eating well is one of the nicest things you can do for yourself, and if you can recruit your taste buds to be your ally, you may just discover that it's fun to be good. Snacks, sandwiches, soups, sides, entrées, and desserts: It's all here. No excuses now!Check out how the rising stars of the social Web rally the country for education.
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Salmon Cakes with Leeks Vinaigrette

<p>These amazing little salmon cakes start with canned Alaskan salmon and canola mayonnaise, both superior sources of omega-3s, include leeks and metabolism-boosting pepper, and are rolled in cholesterol-lowering sesame seeds before sautéing. Mild, aromatic, and healthful leeks vinaigrette — a classic French dish — are served alongside.</p><br /><br /><p><b>Recipes:<br /><a href="/recipefinder/salmon-cakes-recipe" target="_blank">Salmon Cakes</a><br /><a href="/recipefinder/leeks-vinaigrette-recipe" target="_blank">Leeks Vinaigrette</a></b></p>
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These amazing little salmon cakes start with canned Alaskan salmon and canola mayonnaise, both superior sources of omega-3s, include leeks and metabolism-boosting pepper, and are rolled in cholesterol-lowering sesame seeds before sautéing. Mild, aromatic, and healthful leeks vinaigrette — a classic French dish — are served alongside. Recipes: Salmon Cakes Leeks Vinaigrette
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Miso Noodle Soup

Miso, chard, and buckwheat noodles stand in for bouillon, peas, and pasta in this twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Leeks and scallions add cancer-fighting phytochemicals to the magnesium- and folate-rich brew. Since miso and edamame have a lot of protein, the chicken can be omitted and this will be a nutritious vegetarian soup. The saltiness of miso varies per brand; choose a high-quality product to keep salt to a minimum.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/miso-noodle-soup-recipe" target="_blank">Miso Noodle Soup</a></b>
Sang An
Miso, chard, and buckwheat noodles stand in for bouillon, peas, and pasta in this twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Leeks and scallions add cancer-fighting phytochemicals to the magnesium- and folate-rich brew. Since miso and edamame have a lot of protein, the chicken can be omitted and this will be a nutritious vegetarian soup. The saltiness of miso varies per brand; choose a high-quality product to keep salt to a minimum. Recipe: Miso Noodle Soup
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Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe

Rigatoni and sausage get a nutritious boost from walnut pesto and broccoli rabe.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/pasta-walnut-pesto-sausage-broccoli-rabe-recipe" target="_blank">Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe</a></b>
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Rigatoni and sausage get a nutritious boost from walnut pesto and broccoli rabe. Recipe: Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe
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Sardine Salad Sandwich

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Rich, delicious sardines not only contain more of the good stuff (omega-3s, calcium) and less of the bad (mercury) but are a sustainable choice. Mashed with canola mayonnaise in a sardine salad, they are the foundation of a formidable tower of nutrients, including sliced avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, and arugula. For an alternate take on the sardine sandwich, pair the fish with ripe tomato and savoy cabbage or Swiss chard. Recipe: Sardine Salad Sandwich
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Beet Dip with Sour Cream and Horseradish

An excellent (and cancer-fighting!) dip for potato chips, this also makes a nice side dish for <a href="/search/fast_search_recipes/?search_term=steak" target="_blank">steak</a>.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/beet-dip-sour-cream-horseradish-recipe" target="_blank">Beet Dip with Sour Cream and Horseradish</a></b>
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An excellent (and cancer-fighting!) dip for potato chips, this also makes a nice side dish for steak. Recipe: Beet Dip with Sour Cream and Horseradish
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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Puree

<p>Try this vitamin- and phytochemical-rich sweet potato puree as a dip with crackers.</p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/sweet-potato-chickpea-puree-recipe" target="_blank">Sweet Potato and Chickpea Puree</a></b>
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Try this vitamin- and phytochemical-rich sweet potato puree as a dip with crackers. Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chickpea Puree
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Grilled Figs with Burrata and Romesco Toast

Crusty, romesco-smeared toast pairs well with grilled figs — a nutritional powerhouse — and ultra-creamy burrata cheese.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/grilled-figs-burrata-romesco-toast-recipe" target="_blank">Grilled Figs with Burrata and Romesco Toast</a></b> (pictured top left)
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Crusty, romesco-smeared toast pairs well with grilled figs — a nutritional powerhouse — and ultra-creamy burrata cheese. Recipe: Grilled Figs with Burrata and Romesco Toast (pictured top left)
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Popcorn with Dried Oregano and Lemon

Olive oil replaces melted butter in this healthful, <a href="/recipes/cooking-recipes/mediterranean-diet" target="_blank">Mediterranean-inspired</a> snack.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/popcorn-dried-oregano-lemon-recipe" target="_blank">Popcorn with Dried Oregano and Lemon</a></b>
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Olive oil replaces melted butter in this healthful, Mediterranean-inspired snack. Recipe: Popcorn with Dried Oregano and Lemon
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Frozen Yogurt Sundae with Spiced Nuts

Dump a container of your favorite, probiotic-rich sweetened yogurt into your ice cream maker and churn up a frozen dessert that's full of calcium, phosphorus, and the bacteria your digestive system thrives on. Top a scoop with antioxidant-filled frozen blueberries and sprinkle with spiced nuts — walnuts lead nuts in omega-3s, and turmeric's a natural anti-inflammatory — for a thoroughly guilt-free indulgence. If you do not have an ice cream maker, substitute store-bought frozen yogurt.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/frozen-yogurt-sundae-spiced-nuts-recipe" target="_blank">Frozen Yogurt Sundae with Spiced Nuts</a></b>
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Dump a container of your favorite, probiotic-rich sweetened yogurt into your ice cream maker and churn up a frozen dessert that's full of calcium, phosphorus, and the bacteria your digestive system thrives on. Top a scoop with antioxidant-filled frozen blueberries and sprinkle with spiced nuts — walnuts lead nuts in omega-3s, and turmeric's a natural anti-inflammatory — for a thoroughly guilt-free indulgence. If you do not have an ice cream maker, substitute store-bought frozen yogurt. Recipe: Frozen Yogurt Sundae with Spiced Nuts
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